Faculty & Staff Listing

Faculty Listing

Dr. Daniel P. Anderson
Assistant Professor of English
B.A., Kent State University
M.A., Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University

Dr. Merrilee G. Anderson
Professor of Science and Mathematics/Acting Chairperson of Health Sciences
B.A., Washington and Jefferson College
M.S., Clemson University
Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University

Dr. Matthew P. Arsenault
Assistant Professor of Political Science
B.A., M.D.A., M.A., Ph.D., Western Michigan University

Captain Daniel Beckers
Assistant Professor of Miliatary Science
B.S., Franciscan University of Steubenville

Desiree Beppler, R.N.
Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
M.S.N., Graceland University

Dr. Jodi Blubaugh
Assistant Professor of Business Administration and Information Technology
B.A., M.S., Robert Morris University
Ed.D., Capella University

Dr. Joseph A. Bobak, IV
Associate Professor and Department Chairperson for Criminology
B.A., Mount Aloysius College
M.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Ph.D., Capella University

Sue Clark, R.N.
Assistant Professor of Nursing/Coordinator of Baccaularete Nursing Education
A.S., Mount Aloysius College
B.S., The Pennsylvania State University
M.S.N., Walden University

Samuel Clinger, RN
Instructor of Nursing
Nursing Diploma, Conemaugh School of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., Grand Canyon University

Dr. Nicole Custer, RN, CCRN-K
Assistant Professor and Chairperson of the School of Nursing/Interim Dean of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences
A.D.N., B.S.N., Mount Aloysius College
M.S., Ph.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Dr. Juan F. Diaz, Jr.
Associate Professor of Science and Mathematics
B.S., University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras
M.S., University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez
M.S., University of Iowa
Ph.D., University of Iowa

Dr. Anthony T. Dragani
Professor of Religious Studies
B.A., University of Pittsburgh
M.A., Franciscan University
Ph.D., Duquesne University

Dr. J. Michael Engle
Associate Professor and Department Chairperson for Science and Mathematics
B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
M.S., Bowling Green State University
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh

Dr. Cathleen Golden
Associate Professor/Business Department Chairperson/MBA Coordinator
B.S., Bloomsburg University
M.Ed., Ohio University
Ph.D., University of Missouri

Dr. Crystal M. Goldyn
Associate Professor of Science and Mathematics
B.S., University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Ph.D., West Virginia University

Dr. Virginia L. Gonsman
Professor of Psychology/Department Chairperson for Psychology and Religious Studies
B.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
M.A., Ph.D., Ohio State University

Alrene Gorsuch, RNC-OB, CSN
Associate Professor of Nursing
A.S., Mount Aloysius College
B.S., M.S.N, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Dr. Jessica Gregg, DNP, RN
Instructor of Nursing
A.S., B.S., Mount Aloysius College
M.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
D.N.P., Carlow University

Andrea D. Gutmann, RT (R), RDMS (ABD) (OBGYN), RVT (VT), RDCS (AE)
Instructor/Coordinator of Ultrasound
A.S., B.S., Mount Aloysius College

Dr. David M. Haschak, N.C.C., L.P.C.
Dean of the School of Business, Arts and Sciences/Assistant Professor and Coordinator of Masters in Community Counseling
B.S., University of Pittsburgh
M.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Ed.D., Duquesne University

Rebecca A. Hickman, M.Ed., R.T. (R)
Instructor, Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences
A.S. Mount Aloysius College
B.S., Adventist College
M.Ed., Capella University

Dr. Felicia A. Holliday, R.T. (R) (CT)
Associate Professor of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences
Diploma, Altoona Hospital School of Radiologic
Technology
B.S., The Pennsylvania State University
M.Ed., Gannon University 
Ed.D., Capella University

Dr. Emily Houseknecht, PT, DPT, CEEAA,GCS​
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy Assistant
B.S., D.P.T., Lebanon Valley College

Kathleen P. Hoyne, MT(AMT)
Assistant Professor of Medical Laboratory Technician Clinical Coordinator Health Studies Division/Coordinator Medical Laboratory Technician Program
A.S., Mount Aloysius Junior College
B.S., M.S., Mount Aloysius College

Dr. Jessica Jost-Costanzo
Associate Professor of English/Department Chairperson for English and Fine Arts
B.A., Catholic University of America
M.A., Ph.D., Duquesne University

Cheryl D. Kowalczyk, RN, CMA (AAMA)
Assistant Professor of Medical Assistant/Clinical Coordinator, Chairperson of Medical Assistant
A.S., Mount Aloysius Junior College
B.S.N., Mount Aloysius College
M.S.N., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Dr. Laura L. Lansing
Professor of Psychology
B.A., B.A.,  Rockford College
M.S., M.S., The College of William and Mary in Virginia
M.S., Ph.D., Lehigh University

Dr. Penelope J. Lescher
Associate Professor of Physical Therapist Assistant/Program Director/ Chairperson Physical Therapist Assistant
MCSP (B.S. equivalent), Leeds School of Physiotheraphy,
Leeds, England
M.A., College of Notre Dame of Maryland
Ph.D., Walden University

Nathan C. Magee
Associate Professor of Fine Arts/Theatre Director
B.F.A., Emporia State University
M.F.A., Wayne State University

Dr. Elizabeth A. Mansley
Professor of Criminology
B.S., St. Joseph’s University
M.A., Ph.D., University of Delaware

Dr. Laura T. Michaels
Associate Professor of Science and Mathematics
A.A., Cuyahoga Community College
D.P.M., Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine

Sharon A. Miller, MS, R.T. (R) (MR) (M) (CT)
Associate Professor of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences
Altoona Hospital School of Radiology
B.S., M.S., Mount Aloysius College

Christopher D. Mingyar
Assistant Professor of Business Administration/Coordinator of Assessment and Accreditation of Business Programs
B.S., M.B.A., West Virginia University

Amanda S. Minor
Instructor of Surgical Technology/Program Director
A.S., B.S., University of Pittsburgh

Kierstin A. Muroski
Associate Professor of American Sign Language and English Interpreting/Coordinator American Sign Language
B.A., Mercyhurst College
M.A., Gallaudet University

Dr. Bernard Glenn Neff
Associate Professor of English/Honors Program Director/Liberal Arts-Associate of Arts Program Coordinator​
Diploma, Mount Aloysius College
A.S., B.A., Mount Aloysius College
M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Sandra J. Nypaver
Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Ohio Northern University
M.S., University of South Carolina

Dr. Penny M. O’Connor
Professor of Science and Mathematics
Ph.D., Montana State University

Robert J. Rabatin
Instructor of Physical Therapist Assistant
B.S., M.P.T., Saint Francis University

Helen R. Ritchey, BS RT (R) (M) (QM), PMAC
Clinical Instructor, Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences
Diploma, Mercy Hospital School of Radiologic Technology
A.S., B.S., Mount Aloysius College

Marianne Roberts, RN
Assistant Professor of Nursing
A.S., Mount Aloysius Junior College
B.S.N., Gwynedd Mercy College
M.A., M.S.N., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Dr. Francis H. Rohlf
Assistant Professor of Religious Studies/Coordinator of Religious Studies
B.A., St. Pius X Seminary
M.A., M.Div., St. Vincent Seminary
Ph.D., Duquesne University

Dr. Marilyn J. Roseman
Professor of Early Childhood Education/Department Chairperson for Education and American Sign Language/English Interpreting
B.S., University of Pittsburgh
M.Ed., Ed.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Dr. Sara A. Rutledge
Professor of Education
B.A., Seton Hill College
M.A., D. Ed., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Frank Sankey
Assistant Professor of American Sign Language/English Interpreting
A.A.S,, B.S. and MS.Ed., Rochester Institute of Technology/National Institute for the Deaf, Rochester, NY

Dr. Paula K. Scaramozzino, R.T.(R)(MR)
Assistant Professor and Department Chairperson for Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences
R.T., Mercy Hospital School of Radiology
B.S., University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
M.B.A., Saint Francis University
Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University

Christina M. Schilling, MS, RN, CCRN
Instructor of Nursing
Diploma of Practical Nursing, Greater Johnstown CTC
A.S., B.S.N., Mount Aloysius College
MSN, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Samantha Smeltzer, R.N.
Instructor of Nursing/Simulation Coordinator
Diploma, Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital
B.S.N., University of Pittsburgh
M.S.N., Robert Morris University

Brian K. Smith, R.N.
Assistant Professor of Nursing
A.S., Harrisburg Area Community College
B.S.N., M.S.N., University of Phoenix

Dr. Julie L. Smith
Professor of History and Political Science/Coordinator of Secondary Education
B.A., Thiel College
M.P.A., Akron University
M.A., Ph.D., Carnegie Mellon University

Kristi J. Smith
Assistant Professor and Department Chairperson for Information Technology
MBA, B.S., Frostburg State University
A.S., Allegany College of Maryland
Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security, Colorado State University

Brittany M. Smithmyer, R.D.M.S.
Assistant Clinical Coordinator/Clinical Instructor
Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences
A.S., B.S., Mount Aloysius College

Jeff R. Sunseri
Assistant Professor of Business/Information Technology
A.S., B.S., Mount Aloysius College
M.S., Norwich University

Leslie Syrett, MSN, RN-BC
Instructor of Nursing
Diploma, Practical Nursing, Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology
A,S,N., The Pennsylvania State University
B.S., The Pennsylvania State University
M.S.N., Wilkes University

Dr. Donald G. Talbot
Professor of English and Fine Arts
A.A.S., Haywood Community College
B.A., St. Mary’s Seminary College
M.A., Catholic University of America
M.F.A., University of Cincinnati
C.A.G.S. in Expressive and Crative Arts, Salve Regina University
Ed.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Terese Triol, RN
Instructor of Nursing/Coordinator of Associate Degree Nursing Education
B.S.N., University of Pittsburgh
M.S.N., Carlow University

Nancy Rosensteel Way
Assistant Professor of Music/Vox Nova Director
B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
M.M., Hartt School of Music

Dr. John A. Whitlock
Associate Professor of Science and Mathematics
B.S., Michigan State University
M.S., Ph.D., University of Michigan

Dr. Antoinette (Petrazzi) Woods, LPC
Associate Professor of Counseling
B.S., Saint Vincent College
M.A., Ph.D., Duquesne University

Emeritus Faculty

Dr. Thomas P. Coakley
B.A., Villanova University
M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University

Dr. Paul S. Farcus
B.S., M.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh

Dr. Michael J. Kress
B.S., University of Pittsburgh
Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University

Office of the President

John W. Mills, Ph.D.
President
B.S., University of Rhode Island
Ph.D., Brown University

Carla Nelen
Executive Assistant to the President
A.S., South Hills School of Business and Technology

Administrative Departments

Shelley Campbell
Director of Administrative Support
A.S., B.S., Mount Aloysius College

Curt Chernicky
Database Support Analyst
B.S., Mount Aloysius College
 

Christine Clinton
Bookstore Manager
B.A., University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown

Donna Garzarelli
Secretary - Physical Plant

Douglas Gawel
Network Administrator
B.S., Saint Francis University

Tonia Gordon
Director of Human Resources
B.A., University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
M.H.R.M., Saint Francis University

Linda Leahey
Office Specialist/Receptionist
A.S., Cambria Rowe Business College

Charlene Minor
Support Center and Buyer
A.S., Central Pennsylvania Business School
B.S., Mount Aloysius College

Heather Noble
Support Center Staff
B.S., Mount Aloysius College

Ruth Olszweski
Database Support Analyst
B.S., Mount Aloysius College

Gerald Rubritz
Director, Physical Plant
A.S., Williamsport Area Community College

Rich Shea
Director of Information Technology
B.S., St. Vincent College

Michael Schenk
Network Operations Manager

Jared Snowberger
IT Support Specialist
B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Cheryl Skelly
Human Resources Specialist
A.S., B.S., Mount Aloysius College

William Trexler
Director of Campus Police & Safety
A.S., Mount Aloysius College

Andrew Wantiez
Helpdesk Manager
B.S., Mount Aloysius College

Business Office

Michael D. Baker
Vice President for Finance
B.S., The Pennsylvania State University

Sherrie L. Jackson
Accounting & Customer Experience Coordinator
B.S., Lock Haven University
B.S., Saint Francis University

Ann Booterbaugh
Assistant Controller
B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Theresa Eger
Finance & Payroll Manager
A.S., B.S., Mount Aloysius College

Claudia Faust
Accountant II
B.A., University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
M.B.A., Liberty University

Amanda Wess-Gates
Accountant II
B.S., Saint Francis University
M.B.A., Hood College

Diane Mazur
Senior Accountant
A.S., Mount Aloysius College
B.S., Saint Francis University

Alicia Strittmatter
Staff Accountant
B.S., M.B.A., Mount Aloysius College

Mary Rogal
Business Office Administrative Assistant
A.S., B.S., Mount Aloysius College

Office of Academic Affairs

Dr. Patricia Ireland
Provost/Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
B.A., M.A., Boston College
M.Div., Andover Newton Theological School
M.Phil., Ph.D., Drew University

Carol Eberhart
Executive Assistant for Academic Affairs

School of Nursing and Health Sciences Administrative Support

Jeanine Farabaugh
Administrative Coordinator for Health Sciences and Educational Partnerships
A.S., B.S., Mount Aloysius College

Danette L. Teeter
Administrative Coordinator for the School of Nursing
B.S., The Pennsylvania State University

Lisa M. Miller
BSN Academic Advisor
B.A, M.S., Mount Aloysius College

School of Business, Arts and Sciences Administrative Support

Alison G. McElheny
Administrative Assistant for the School of Business, Arts and Sciences
A.S., Mount Aloysius College

Office of Institutional Research

Bryan Pearson
Diretor of Institutional Research
B.S., M.Ed., The Pennsylvania State University

Library and Learning Commons

Christopher J. Burlingame
Writing Consultant and Study Skills Specialist
B.A., Juniata College
M.F.A., Chatham University

Lauren Coakley
Education Technologies Coordinator
B.A., The Pennsylvania State University
M.S., Wilkes University

Shamim H. Rajpar
Information Literacy Librarian
B.A., The Pennsylvania State University
M.L.S., University of Pittsburgh

Darlene Slinkosky
Library Secretary

Dr. Theresa Spanella
Learning Commons Coordinator
B.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
M.A.Ed., University of Phoenix
Ed.D., Bethel University

Robert H. Stere
Collection Management Librarian
B.A., M.A., The Pennsylvania State University
M.L.S., University of Pittsburgh

Cara Tomallo
Professional Tutor - Nursing & Allied Health Professions
B.S.N. - West Virginia University

Anne Volk
Math Consultant and Learning Specialist
B.S., Saint Francis University
M.Div., University of Notre Dame

Center for Student Success (Registrar’s Office, Academic Advising, Career Development)

Dr. Christopher Lovett
Registrar/Director of the Center for Student Success/Coordinator for Institutional Effectiveness
B.S., The Pennsylvania State University
M.S., Ph.D., Capella University

Sally Weber
Associate Registrar
A.S., Saint Francis College
B.S., Saint Francis University

Nancy Appley
Records and Registration Specialist
A.S., Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

Deanna Hamiliton
Records and Registration Specialist
Diploma, Computer Learning Network

Jenna Weyandt
Associate Director of the Center for Student Success
B.A., Mount Aloysius College
M.S., Chatham University

Andrew Wislock
Academic Advisor
B.S., M.Ed., Bloomsburg University
Master’s Certificate, University of Connecticut
Master’s Certificate, Cornell University

Division of Enrollment Management

Dr. Frank C. Crouse, Jr.
Vice President for Enrollment Management/Dean of Admissions
A.S., Mount Aloysius College
B.A., B.A., M.Ed./L., Saint Francis College
Ph.D., Benedictine University

Connie Klinehans
Administrative Assistant to the Vice President for Enrollment Management

Susan Hoberney
Coordinator for Visits & Events
A.S., Miami Jacobs College

Debra Lantz
Secretary
A.S., Mount Aloysius College

Office of Freshmen Admissions

Andrew Clouse
Director of Freshmen Admissions
B.S., The Pennsylvania State University
M.S., California University of Pennsylvania

Brittany Noon
Admissions Counselor
B.A., M.S., Mount Aloysius College

Stacey Owens
Admissions Counselor

Meghin Pettenati
Assistant Direcot of Admissions
B.A., The Pennsylvania State University

Office of Transfer and Adult Freshmen Admissions

Richard Mishler
Director of Transfer Admissions and Adult Admissions
B.S., M.B.A., Mount Aloysius College

Alli E. Bennett
Admissions Counselor/Transfer Admissions
B.S., Mount Aloysius College

Office of Graduate and Continuing Education Admissions

Matthew Bodenschatz
Director of Graduate and Continuing Education Admissions
B.A., University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown

Kelley Sable
GCE Admissions Coordinator
A.S., DuBois Business College
B.S., Mount Aloysius College

Jules Dill
Dual Enrollment Coordinator
B.S., M.Ed., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Education Administration Certification,
West Virginia University

Office of Financial Aid

Stacy Schenk
Director of Financial Aid
A.S., Mount Aloysius Junior College
B.S., Mount Aloysius College
M.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Linda Gaston
Associate Director of Financial Aid
A.S., Mount Aloysius Junior College
B.S., Mount Aloysius College

Michelle Elliott
Assistant Director of Financial Aid, Processing Specialist
B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Tina M. Tanzi
Assistant Director of Financial Aid, Student Counseling
B.S., The Pennsylvania State University

Danielle Vandenbergh
Financial Aid Secretary

Communications Department

Samuel J. Wagner
Director of Communications
B.A., The Pennsylvania State University

Rebecca D. Milliron
Communications Assistant
B.S., Syracuse University

Sean Steffy
Publications Coordinator
B.S., M.B.A., Mount Aloysius College

Office of Institutional Advancement

Thomas Sweeney
Interim Vice President for Instiutional Affairs
B.A., California University of Pennsylvania

Sally S. Gordon
Manager of Annual Giving
A.A., Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
B.S., Mount Aloysius College

Christina J. Koren
Director of Alumni, Events, and Governmental Relations
B.S., Saint Vincent College
M.B.A., Waynesburg University

Nancy McDougall
Development Database Specialist
B.S., Eastern Illinois University

Office of Mission Integration

Amy J. Kanich
Director of Campus Ministry
Diploma, Conemaugh School of Nursing
B.S., Univeristy of Pittsburgh

Brianna Baker
Coordinator for Mercy Center for Community Engagement/Head Women’s Volleyball Coach
B.S., Mount Aloysius College

Division of Student Affairs

Dr. Tracy McFarland
Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students
TBD

Jennifer Fritz
Administrative Assistant

Ann Harris Smith Little People’s Place

Lisa Segada
Director
B.S., Slippery Rock University

Athletics

Kevin Kime
Athletic Director
B.S., Walsh University
M.Ed., LaGrange College

Guillermo “Will” Cabrera
Head Coach Men’s Basketball/Varsity Athletics Recruiter
B.A., Messiah College

Matthew Davis
Compliance Coordinator/Head Coach for Men’s and Women’s Soccer
B.S., Albright College
M.B.A., Mount Aloysius College

Brian Giesler
Sports Information Director/Head Coach for Women’s Basketball
B.S., Grove City College
M.B.A., Mount Aloysius College

Patrick Gully
Athletic Faculties Coordinator
B.S., Mount Aloysius College

Danielle O’Leary
Senior Women’s Administrator/Head Lacrosse Coach
B.A., New England College
M.S., Ithaca College

Michelle Ross
Secretary
A.S., B.S., Mount Aloysius College

Counseling and Disability Services

Marisa Schuster, L.P.C., N.C.C.
Director
B.A., University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
M.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Brenda S. Mullen, L.P.C., C.A.A.D.C.
Licensed Professional Counselor
B.A., Saint Francis College
M. Ed., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Michele Leamer
Secretary
Diploma, YTI Career Institute

Residence Life

Matthew T. Lovell
Director of Residence Life/Resident Director
B.A. Juniata College

Dakota Bocan
Assistant Director of Residence Life/Resident Director
B.S., Edinboro University
M.A., Slippery Rock University

Student Activities

Sarah Klawinski
Director of Student Activities
B.A., M.Ed., Slippery Rock University

Student Health Services

Shannon Grove, RN, MSN
Director
A.S., B.S.N., Mount Aloysius College
M.S.N., Drexel University

Mount Aloysius College is a member of the Conference for Mercy Higher Education, a national organization of higher education institutions sponsored by the Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas.

Members of the Board of Trustees

Members of the President’s Advisory Council

Members of the President’s Executive Committee

• Dr. Patricia Ireland, Provost/Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs/ Dean of Faculty
• Dr. Francis C. Crouse Jr., Vice President for Enrollment Management/ Dean of Admissions
• Mr. Michael Baker, Vice President for Finance
• Dr. Tracy McFarland, Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students
• Mr. Thomas Sweeney, Interim Vice President for Institutional Advancement