Full-Time Faculty

Christine L. Fryer, Ed.D.

Chairperson of the Education Department, Clinical Assistant Professor
csfryer@marywood.edu

Interests:

Reflection of Student Teachers, Quality Early Childhood Programs & Curriculum, & Inquiry-Based Science Instruction

Patricia S. Arter, Ed.D.

Associate Professor
Director of Students On-Campus Achieving Results (SOAR) program
psarter@marywood.edu

Interests:

Universal design for learning, curriculum adaptation for the special needs learner, transition for young adults with autism

Tammy B.H. Brown, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Graduate Reading Department and ESL Program
Part-time lecturer
tammybrown@marywood.edu

Interests:

Sociocultural factors affecting literacy learning; beginning readers

Joseph A. Polizzi, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Education and Educational Leadership
japolizzi@marywood.edu

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

Associate Professor of Education
russell@marywood.edu

Interests:

Literacy/reading, teacher education, mentoring, supervision of student teachers.

Part-time Adjunct Faculty

 

  • Denise Bolcavage
  • Paul Blaum
  • Tanya Carrell
  • Emily Coleman
  • Ellen Cummings
  • Hollie D'Agata
  • Dr. Candis M. Finan
  • Jane Helman
  • Bernice Lukus
  • Janice Joyce
  • Dr. Mark P.  Murphy
  • Lisa Owens
  • John Risboskin
  • Donna Salva
  • Candice Shiffer
  • R. Jay Starnes
  • Jessica Trescavage

 Staff

  • Amy Brostoski - Administrative Assistant   
  • Rebecca Sesky - Certificaton Officer/Coordinator of Assessment
  • Linda Skierski - Director of Field Experience