Education Department: Faculty & Staff
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Full-Time Faculty
Patricia S. Arter, Ed.D.
psarter@marywood.edu570-348-6211 ext 2511 , McGowan 2017
Chairperson of Education Department , 2011. Associate Professor, Director of Special Education Program, and Director of Students On-Campus Achieving Results (SOAR) program 2005;
Ed.D., John Hopkins University, 2005.
Interests:
Universal design for learning, curriculum adaptation for the special needs learner, transition for young adults with autism
Tammy B.H. Brown, Ph.D.
tammybrown@marywood.edu570-348-6211 ext 2407 , McGowan 2020
Assistant Professor, Graduate Reading Department and ESL Program , 1998. Part-time lecturer 1998;
Ph.D., Rutgers University.
Interests:
Sociocultural factors affecting literacy learning; beginning readers
Ellen Burkhouse
eburkhouse@marywood.edu570-348-6211 ext 2137 , McGowan 2007
Assistant Professor (pro rata)
M.S. Marywood University; University of Birmingham, Birmingham, England; Lehigh University.
Interests:
Mathematics curriculum and instruction
Kathryn Clauss, IHM, Ph.D.
kclauss@marywood.edu570-348-6211 ext 2258 , McGowan 2008
Assistant Professor of Education , 2010.
Ph.D., Seton Hall University, 1995.
Interests:
Organizational dynamics, teacher as leader and reflective practitioner, cognitive and affective preparation of new teachers, emergence of Islamic schools
Christine L. Fryer
csfryer@marywood.edu570-348-6211 ext 2138 , McGowan 2013
Instructor, Education Department , 2007.
M.S. Ed., Wilkes University, 1999.
Interests:
Reflection of Student Teachers, Quality Early Childhood Programs & Curriculum, & Inquiry-Based Science Instruction
Michelle R. Gonzalez, Ph.D.
mgonzalez@maryu.marywood.edu570-348-6211
Assistant Professor of Special Education , 2011.
Ph.D., Walden University, 2010.
Interests:
Universal design for learning, assistive and instructional technology, eBooks, inclusive practices, struggling readers
Bernice P. Lukus
bernicelukus@marywood.edu570-348-6211 ext. 2140 , McGowan 2016
Clinical Instructor Special Education Program
M.S. Marywood College.
Interests:
Special education leadership and supervision, student teacher dispositions
Joseph A. Polizzi, Ph.D.
japolizzi@marywood.edu570-348-6211 ext 2497 , McGowan 2018
Assistant Professor of Education and Educational Leadership
PhD, Pennsylvania State University, 2007.
Interests:
Experiential and transformational learning, school leadership, small schools, preparation and professional development of new teachers.
Frances E. Russell, I.H.M., Ph.D, C.M.F.C
russell@marywood.edu570-348-6211 ext 2353 , McGowan 2005
Associate Professor of Education
Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University, 1980.
Interests:
Literacy/reading, teacher education, mentoring, supervision of student teachers.
Kathleen O. Ruthkosky, Ph.D.
ruthkosky@marywood.edu570-348-6211 ext 2492 , McGowan 2022
Associate Professor of Education , 1997.
Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University, 1993.
Interests:
Early childhood education, instructional design, teacher education
Tonya Saddler, Ph.D.
saddlert@marywood.edu570-348-6211 ext 2318 , McGowan 2021
Assistant Professor of Education, 2009
Ph.D., Virginia Tech, 2008.
Interests:
Interests:Socialization of individuals in postsecondary education: doctoral students in Education and Engineering to faculty careers, graduate students to Higher Education Administration, undergraduates to research; Faculty work-life issues of underrepresented female, African American, and faculty in STEM fields
Sister Mary Salvaterra, Ph.D., C.S.J.
salvaterra@marywood.edu570-348-6211 ext 2338 , McGowan 2023
Professor of Education , 1999.
Ph.D., Syracuse University, 1990.
Interests:
Leadership skills and multicultural issues
Kerri J. Tobin, Ph.D.
ktobin@maryu.marywood.edu570-348-6211
Assistant Professor of Education , 2011.
Leadership and Policy Studies, Vanderbilt University, 2011.
Interests:
Poverty and education, social policy, teacher preparation
Part-time Adjunct Faculty
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Staff
- Annette Babcanec - Administrative Assistant
- Amy Brostoski - Education Department Secretary
- Barbara Castanzo - Field Office Secretary
- Rebecca Sesky - Certificaton Officer/Coordinator of Assessment
- Linda Skierski - Director of Field Experience