The entire MCC professional community – its faculty, staff and support areas – is committed to preparing our students to succeed in the classroom, in the workplace and in society.
MCC is proud of its faculty members who bring both academic and “real world” credentials into the classroom. Our faculty’s first priority is to teach and it shows in their ongoing interest in and support of their students’ educational, career and life goals.
Working with the faculty, our staff members are a ready resource for questions and are available to help students understand all that’s needed to complete their academic requirements.
Why I Like What I Do
"Seeing the confidence level of students increase as a result of mastering a new technology is one of the most gratifying parts of my job. Overall, my passion for teaching technology stems from the belief that I am helping my students develop important practical skills which are required to be successful in our dynamic 21st century workplace."
Carla Adams
Professor
Co-chair, Information Management and Technology Department
Social Science, Business and Professional Careers
A-232
860-512-2652
CAdams@manchestercc.edu
Great Path, MS# 17, P.O. Box 1046
Manchester, CT 06045-1046
Expertise
Computer Applications: Office and Productivity
Speech Recognition
Business Etiquette
Office Communication and Management
Keyboarding
Web Conferencing
Education
MS, Suffolk University-Adult and Organizational Learning
BS, University of Massachusetts-Marketing
Experience
Manchester Community College - MCC Faculty Advisor, Administrative Professionals Club
Sapphire Technologies
Renaissance Worldwide, Inc.
Government Solutions Division CompUSA, Inc.
Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical High School, Massachusetts
Affiliations
Certified Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)
Connecticut Business Educators Association (CBEA)
Ricardo Aragon
Associate Professor
Social Science, Business and Professional Careers
A-250
860-512-2766
RAragon@manchestercc.edu
Great Path, MS# 4, P.O. Box 1046
Manchester, CT 06045-1046
Why I Like What I Do
"I enjoy my job immensely, mostly because I love to learn. Every semester brings new students to meet and new experiences and learning in the classroom. The field of IT/IS is constantly changing, and it is quite a challenge keeping up with it all, but I still find it fun and exciting."
Susan Barzottini
Professor
Co-chair, Information Management and Technology Department
Social Science, Business and Professional Careers
T-307, MS# 4, MS# 14
860-512-2639
SBarzottini@manchestercc.edu
Great Path, P.O. Box 1046
Manchester, CT 06045-1046
Expertise
Application Development
System Design
Business Requirements Analysis
IT/IS Operations and Management
Project Management
Financial Accounting
Business Communications
Education
MBA, University of Connecticut - Finance
BS, University of Connecticut - Accounting
Experience
Manchester Community College
Accenture - Management Consultant and Senior Project Manager
State of Connecticut, DMHAS - IT Project Manager
Affiliations
Epsilon Pi Tau (international honor society for professions in technology)
National Business Educators Association
Connecticut Business Educators Association
Why I Like What I Do
"Providing students with the skills and knowledge that will help prepare them to become successful in this ever-changing field of healthcare is truly rewarding."
Stacey Bottone
Assistant Professor
Social Science, Business and Professional Careers
A-256
860-512-2627
SBottone@manchestercc.edu
Great Path, MS# 17, P.O. Box 1046
Manchester, CT 06045-1046
Expertise
Electronic Health Records Management
Health Information Management
Medical Coding and Insurance Billing Processes
Encoder and Practice Management Systems
Education
MBA, Salve Regina University-Management
BS, Charter Oak State College-Business Administration
Experience
Manchester Community College
Quinebaug Valley Community College
Charter Oak State College
Kaplan University
Affiliations
Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist, National Health Career Association
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), National Center for Competency Testing
Certified Medical Reimbursement Specialist (CMRS), American Medical Association
Certified Professional Coder (CPC), American Academy of Professional Coders
Member of American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Deborah Boyle
Assistant Professor
Social Science, Business and Professional Careers
L-218b
860-512-2642
DBoyle@manchestercc.edu
Great Path, MS# 17, P.O. Box 1046
Manchester, CT 06045-1046
Nancy Bray
Associate Professor
Social Science, Business and Professional Careers
D-222
860-512-2790
NBray@manchestercc.edu
Great Path, MS# 4, P.O. Box 1046
Manchester, CT 06045-1046
Expertise
Clinical & School Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Research Methods and Statistics
Assessment
Cognitive Behavioral Therapies
Education
PhD, Clinical and School Psychology, Hofstra University
MA, School Psychology, Hofstra University
MA, Psychology, Wesleyan University
BA, Psychology, Vassar College
Experience
Manchester Community College
Asnuntuck Community College
University of Hartford
SUNY, Old Westbury
Nassau County Community College
Molloy College
Massachusetts General Hospital
Affiliations
American Psychological Association
Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies
Society for the Teaching of Psychology
Burcin Calafiore
Instructor
Social Science, Business and Professional Careers
L-218b
860-512-2634
BCalafiore@manchestercc.edu
Great Path, MS# 17, P.O. Box 1046
Manchester, CT 06045-1046
Why I Like What I Do
"I enjoy showing students that history is not just memorizing dates and facts, but is a process of understanding, interpreting, and analyzing past events and human experiences that has relevance to their own lives."
Sarah Cieglo
Associate Professor
Social Science, Business and Professional Careers
T-308
860-512-2767
SCieglo@manchestercc.edu
Great Path, MS# 4, P.O. Box 1046
Manchester, CT 06045-1046
Expertise
Western and World History, especially Ancient History
Early Modern History
British History
History of Religion
Education
MA and MPhil, Yale University - History
BA, Northwestern University - History with honors
BM, Northwestern University - Musicology
Experience
Manchester Community College
Naugatuck Valley Community College
University of Reading (UK)
Yale University
Affiliations
American Historical Association
North American Conference on British Studies
American Association of Community Colleges
Why I Like What I Do
"I love teaching early childhood education at the community college level, helping prepare new professionals to most effectively nurture and educate young children."
Richard Cohen
Instructor
Social Science, Business and Professional Careers
D-226
860-512-2624
RCohen@manchestercc.edu
Great Path, MS# 15, P.O. Box 1046
Manchester, CT 06045-1046
Expertise
Early Childhood Education
Child Development
Education
MA, Pacific Oaks College, Pasadena, California-Human Development
BA, Fontbonne College, Saint Louis, Missouri-Early Childhood Development
Experience
Manchester Community College
Saint Louis Community College
Turtle Island Children's Center
Council for Professional Recognition
Child Care Aware of America
Learning Care Group
Affiliations
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
Douglas Dorsey
Associate Professor
Accounting, Business and Paralegal Department
Social Science, Business and Professional Careers
T-502
860-512-2630
DDorsey@manchestercc.edu
Great Path, MS# 17, P.O. Box 1046
Manchester, CT 06045-1046
Education
MBA, Providence College
BS, University of Maine
Experience
Manchester Community College
Leonard Dupille
Professor
Anthropology/Psychology Department
Social Science, Business and Professional Careers
T-311
860-512-2779
LDupille@manchestercc.edu
Great Path, MS# 4, P.O. Box 1046
Manchester, CT 06045-1046
Education
PhD, Duquesne University
MA, Duquesne University
BA, University of Massachusetts
Experience
Manchester Community College
Malton Edwards
Assistant Professor
Accounting, Business and Marketing
Social Science, Business and Professional Careers
A-209
860-512-2631
MEdwards@manchestercc.edu
Great Path, , P.O. Box 1046
Manchester, CT 06045-1046
Meghan Finley
Assistant Professor
Social Science, Business and Professional Careers
L-278
860-512-2758
MFinley@manchestercc.edu
Great Path, MS# 4, P.O. Box 1046
Manchester, CT 06045-1046
Why I Like What I Do
"I teach because I want to change the world and I cannot do it alone. I cannot trust that the changes that I want are the changes that the world needs. I cannot trust that my approach is the best approach. Alone I am ignorant; in the community of committed learners at MCC, I have become wiser and my life has become richer from opening myself to diverse perspectives."
Stacy Giguere
Professor
Anthropology/Psychology Department
Social Science, Business and Professional Careers
D-221
860-512-2796
SGiguere@manchestercc.edu
Great Path, MS# 4, P.O. Box 1046
Manchester, CT 06045-1046
Expertise
Developmental and Clinical Psychology
Qualitative Research Methods
Existential-Phenomenological Psychology
Education
PhD, Duquesne University-Clinical Psychology
MA, Duquesne University-Psychology
BA, St. Joseph College-Psychology and Philosophy
Experience
Manchester Community College
Cove Center for Grieving Children
Duquesne University
Affiliations
American Psychological Association
Society for Teaching Psychology
American Association of Colleges and Universities
The New England Educational Assessment Network
Why I Like What I Do
"Accounting is the language of business. I enjoy working with students to enhance their understanding of accounting and business. I love to see the lights come on and witness their confidence grow."
Martin Hart
Professor
Accounting, Business and Marketing
Social Science, Business and Professional Careers
T-508
860-512-2625
MHart@manchestercc.edu
Great Path, MS# 4, P.O. Box 1046
Manchester, CT 06045-1046
Expertise
Financial Accounting
Managerial Accounting
Managerial Communication
General Business
Education
MBA, Nichols College-Business Administration
BS, Gonzaga University-Accounting
AA, Wenatchee Valley College-Transfer Degree
Experience
Manchester Community College
Quinebaug Valley Community College
Nichols College
Skyhawks Sports Academy
Affiliations
Council for Resource Development (CRD)
Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)
Teachers of Accounting at Two-Year Colleges (TATYC)
National Association of Realtors
Mary Holland
Associate Professor
Paralegal Program
Social Science, Business and Professional Careers
A-208
860-512-2632
MHolland@manchestercc.edu
Great Path, MS# 17, P.O. Box 1046
Manchester, CT 06045-1046
Why I Like What I Do
"I am most pleased at bringing students to a state of social awareness and civic responsibility. By helping students to develop their sociological imagination, they become activists for social justice and then realize how much power they hold over their futures."
Lucy Hurston
Professor
Sociology and Sign Language
Social Science, Business and Professional Careers
T-312
860-512-2791
LHurston@manchestercc.edu
Great Path, MS# 4, P.O. Box 1046
Manchester, CT 06045-1046
Expertise
Inequality, Race and Ethnicity
Education
MA, Ohio State University
BA, Central Connecticut State University
AS, Manchester Community College
Experience
Manchester Community College
Naugatuck Valley Community College
Charter Oak State College
Saint Joseph College
Holyoke Community College
Trinity College
Affiliations
American Sociological Association
Connecticut Authors and Publishers Association
Greater New Haven African American Historical Society - lifetime member
Hartford Area Habitat of Humanity - Board of Directors
Hurston Wright Foundation - Board of Directors
National Council of Black Studies
Sociologists for Women in Society
Theresa Janeczek
Professor
Accounting, Business and Paralegal Department
Social Science, Business and Professional Careers
T-506
860-512-2626
TJaneczek@manchestercc.edu
Great Path, MS# 17, P.O. Box 1046
Manchester, CT 06045-1046
Education
MBA, University of Hartford
BA, Springfield College
Experience
Mancheser Community College
Katherine Kern
Assistant Professor
Social Science, Business and Professional Careers
A250
860-512-2794
KKern@manchestercc.edu
Great Path, P.O. Box 1046
Manchester, CT 06045-1046
Valerie Kier
Professor
Social Science, Business and Professional Careers
T-414
860-512-2760
VKier@manchestercc.edu
Great Path, MS# 4, P.O. Box 1046
Manchester, CT 06045-1046
Kathryn Kleis
Assistant Professor
Social Science, Business and Professional Careers
L-218d
860-512-2795
KKleis@manchestercc.edu
Great Path, MS# 4, P.O. Box 1046
Manchester, CT 06045-1046
Claudia LaRocque
Assistant Professor
Social Science, Business and Professional Careers
L-218f
860-512-2628
CLaRocque@manchestercc.edu
Great Path, MS# 17, P.O. Box 1046
Manchester, CT 06045-1046
Luz Londono Diaz
Instructor
Social Science, Business and Professional Careers
L-218f
860-512-2754
LLondonoDiaz@manchestercc.edu
Great Path, MS# 4, P.O. Box 1046
Manchester, CT 06045-1046
Why I Like What I Do
"I enojy teaching because I am committed to helping students attain a critical understanding of the political and economic systems that shape the world in which we live. For better or worse, our governments (local, state and federal) will make decisions that significantly influence the nature and quality of our lives. As citizens, individuals must understand how these decisions are made and their consequences for our society."
Angelo Messore
Professor
Political Science, Social Science and Sociology Department
Social Science, Business and Professional Careers
L-219e
860-512-2755
AMessore@manchestercc.edu
Great Path, MS# 4, P.O. Box 1046
Manchester, CT 06045-1046
Expertise
American Government
Political Economy
Political Theory
Education
MPhil, Yale University
MA, Yale University
BA, Princeton University
Experience
Manchester Community College
Robert Bosch Foundation Fellow
Graduate Teaching Assistant - Yale University
Legislative Aide, Office of US Senator Lowell P. Weicker, Jr. (R-CT)
Affiliations
American Economic Association
American Political Science Association
Why I Like What I Do
"This is one of the only occupations where an individual can truly impact hundreds, if not thousands, of lives during your career. What other occupation allows you to nurture and mold a student's intellectual opinion on areas of interest."
Donna Nicholson
Professor
Coordinator, Criminal Justice Program
Social Science, Business and Professional Careers
A-244
860-512-2756
DNicholson@manchestercc.edu
Great Path, MS# 4, P.O. Box 1046
Manchester, CT 06045-1046
Expertise
Fourth Amendment Search and Seizure
Serial Offender Psychological Profiles
Education
ABD, Capella University
JD, Western New England College School of Law
MA, Central Connecticut State University
BA, Central Connecticut State University
Experience
Manchester Community College
Northwestern Community College
Connecticut Department of Justice, Community Policing Program
Affiliations
Federal Bar Association
Connecticut Bar Association
Board of Directors, Community Partners in Action (CPA)
American Mock Trial Association
Connecticut Emergency Medical Technicians
Urban Search and Rescue Technicians
Christopher Paulin
Professor
Social Science and Hospitality Division
Social Science, Business and Professional Careers
T-403
860-512-2770
CPaulin@manchestercc.edu
Great Path, MS# 4, P.O. Box 1046
Manchester, CT 06045-1046
Expertise
British Empire
British Imperialsm in Sub-Saharan Africa
Western Civilization
Education
PhD, University of Connecticut
MA, University of Massachusetts
BA, University of Massachusetts
Experience
Manchester Community College
Eastern Connecticut State University
University of Connecticut
Elms College
Affiliations
Manchester Historical Society
Why I Like What I Do
"Working in a field that is constantly changing is both exciting and fulfilling to me. And having the opportunity to share what I learn along the way with my students makes it even better."
Sandra Rimetz
Professor
Information Management and Technology Department
Social Science, Business and Professional Careers
A-246
860-512-2636
SRimetz@manchestercc.edu
Great Path, MS# 17, P.O. Box 1046
Manchester, CT 06045-1046
Expertise
Digital Technology (PC and Mac)
Web Design and Development
Education
MA, Teachers College, Columbia University - Educational Technology
BS, SUNY, Plattsburgh - Speech and Hearing Sciences
Experience
Manchester Community College
Website Developer
T. J. Watson IBM Research Center, UX/Human Factors Group
Cadkey, Inc., Technology Specialist
Affiliations
Women in Technology (WIT)
CT User Experience Professional Group
Francine Rosselli-Navarra
Professor
Anthropology/Psychology Department
Social Science, Business and Professional Careers
T-415
860-512-2711
FRosselli-Navarra@manchestercc.edu
Great Path, MS# 4, P.O. Box 1046
Manchester, CT 06045-1046
Expertise
Social psychology: social cognition, persuasion and social influence, prejudice and discrimination
Psychological statistics and quantitative methodology
Cognitive-behavioral treatments for binge eating disorders
Education
PhD, University of California, Santa Barbara - Social and Personality Psychology
MA, University of California, Santa Barbara - Social and Personality Psychology
BA, Williams College - Psychology
Experience
Manchester Community College
Wesleyan University
Williams College
State University of New York, Buffalo
Central Michigan University
Affiliations
Association for Psychological Science
Eastern Psychological Association
Psychology Teachers at Community Colleges
Society of Personality and Social Psychology
Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues
Society for the Teaching of Psychology
Why I Like What I Do
"I get to teach people a skill that I am totally passionate about."
Carl Stafford
Professor
Hospitality Department
Social Science, Business and Professional Careers
A-258
860-512-2786
CStafford@manchestercc.edu
Great Path, MS# 4, P.O. Box 1046
Manchester, CT 06045-1046
Expertise
Food preparation
Cost controls in the food industry
Tourism development
Education
MS, Central Connecticut State University
BS, University of New Haven
AS, Manchester Community College
Experience
Manchester Community College
Affiliations
American Culinary Federation
Amercan Hotel Lodging Association
Why I Like What I Do
"I have spent over twenty years teaching children (infants through sixth grade) and now love teaching what I have learned through those experiences to others at the college level. I am in early childhood settings working with student teachers and so still get to be with young children. I also get to see the student teachers critically think about and reflect on all they have learned at MCC about early childhood and put it into real practice with children. It is the best of both worlds for me! Nothing is more fulfilling than watching and being a part of children and teachers learning and growing together."
Susan VanNess
Associate Professor
Education Department
Social Science, Business and Professional Careers
T-505
860-512-2683
SVanNess@manchestercc.edu
Great Path, MS# 4, P.O. Box 1046
Manchester, CT 06045-1046
Expertise
Early childhood education
Education
MS, Southern Connecticut State University
BS, Southern Connecticut State University
Experience
Manchester Community College
Capital Community College
Tunxis Community College
Naugatuck Community College
Public Elementary School
Affiliations
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
Why I Like What I Do
"I love working with students and inspiring them to dream big while working collaboratively to set goals that assist them in getting there. Every student has a unique story and I enjoy developing relationships with students and encouraging them as they navigate the twists and turns of life. So many people have supported me on my journey and it is a privilege to do the same with our students here at MCC!"
Joanna White
Assistant Professor, Program Coordinator
Social Science, Business and Professional Careers
A-204
860-512-2609
JWhite1@manchestercc.edu
Great Path, MS# 15, P.O. Box 1046
Manchester, CT 06045-1046
Expertise
Individual and Group Counseling
College and Career Readiness
Academic Advising
Education
MS, New York Institute of Technology-Educational Counseling
BS, Eastern Connecticut State University-Sport and Leisure Management
Experience
Manchester Community College
Eastern Connecticut State University
New York Institute of Technology
Affiliations
Council for the Study of Community Colleges (CSCC)
National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA)
American School Counseling Association (ASCA)
Connecticut School Counseling Association (CSCA)
William Williams
Assistant Professor
Social Science, Business and Professional Careers
A-255
860-512-2777
WWilliams@manchestercc.edu
Great Path, MS# 19, P.O. Box 1046
Manchester, CT 06045-1046
Lolita Wynter
Academic Associate
Social Science, Business and Professional Careers
A-242
860-512-2753
LWynter@manchestercc.edu
Great Path, MS# 4, P.O. Box 1046
Manchester, CT 06045-1046
Why I Like What I Do
"History is knowledge. 'Knowledge is power,' says Bacon. To acquire and disseminate knowledge is an exhilirating experience."
Guocun Yang
Professor
Chair, Social Sciences Department
Social Science, Business and Professional Careers
T-402
860-512-2782
GYang@manchestercc.edu
Great Path, MS# 4, P.O. Box 1046
Manchester, CT 06045-1046
Expertise
United States History
African American History
Modern China
Education
PhD, University of Connecticut
MA, University of Connecticut
BA, Lawrence University
Experience
Manchester Community College
Affiliations
Association for the Study of Connecticut History (ASCH)
Chinese Historians in the United States (CHUS)
New England Historical Association (NEHA)
Heidi Zavatone-Veth
Instructor
Social Science, Business and Professional Careers
L-218a
860-512-2784
HZavatone-Veth@manchestercc.edu
Great Path, MS# 4, P.O. Box 1046
Manchester, CT 06045-1046