Faculty

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Meet the School of EDUCATION Faculty

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Dr. Nydia Prishker Dean, School of Education and Assistant Professor of Childhood Education & TESOL
Phone: 845-398-4072
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Dr. Lisa Castaldo Director of Clinical Experiences
Phone: 845-398-4126
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Dr. Francesca Ciotoli Associate Professor of Teacher Education
Phone: 845-398-4079
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Melissa Collucci
Dr. Melissa Collucci Assistant Dean, School of Education and Associate Professor of Literacy Education
Phone: 845-398-4164
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Elizabeth Finnegan
Dr. Elizabeth Finnegan Professor of Education
Phone: 845-398-4169
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Dr. Meenakshi Gajria Emeritus Professor of Special Education
Phone: 845-398-4154
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Dr. Cassandra Lo Director of Graduate Education and Associate Professor of English Education and Literacy
Phone: 845-398-4193
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Prof. Christine Markham Adjunct Professor
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Dr. Diane Mitchell Coordinator, Master of Science in Teaching Programs
Phone: 845-398-4000
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Dr. Suzanne Reynolds Emeritus Professor of Education
Phone: 845-398-4161
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Professor Debra Rockwell Lecturer of Professional Practice in Physical Education
Phone: 845-398-4158
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Dr. Sarah Rosati Assistant Professor of Special Education
Phone: 845-398-4158
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Ms. Alexandra Sierer Office Coordinator
Phone: 845-398-4158
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School of Education Emeritus Faculty

Joan Beairsto, O.P. (deceased) Professor Emerita of Education and Psychology

Eileen M. Cunningham, O.P., Professor Emerita of Education

Anne Gross, Professor Emerita of Education

Helene Robbins, Professor Emerita of Education

Michael Shaw (deceased), Professor Emeritus of Education

Pearl G. Solomon (deceased), Professor Emerita of Education