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Faculty and Staff
The School of Social Work is fortunate to have distinguished and dedicated faculty members who are experienced professionals, accomplished in their fields. Drawing from experience and current practice, they are committed to learning that addresses the needs and goals of today’s social work students.| Francine J. Vecchiolla, Dean and Professor Management Institute Certificate, 2001, Harvard University. Ph.D., 1987, Brandeis University, Florence Heller School of Social Welfare. M.S.W., 1974, University of Connecticut School of Social Work. Areas: Child Welfare, Program Development, Public/Private Collaboration, Administration, Management and Leadership Francine_Vecchiolla@spfldcol.edu (413) 748-3057 |
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Miguel L. Arce, Assistant Professor M.S.W., 1976, San Jose State University School for Social Work Areas: Program Design and Technical Assistance; Community and Organizational Practice marce@spfldcol.edu (413) 748-3488 |
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James J. Canning, Professor Ph.D., 1997, Smith College School for Social Work M.S.W., 1982, Smith College School for Social Work Areas: Clinical Research; Clinical Practice with Infants, Children Adolescents, and Families; Social Justice; Social Work Practice jcanning@spfldcol.edu (413) 748-3055 |
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Kate H. DeCou, Assistant Director of Field Education Ph.D., 2005, SUNY Albany School for Social Work M.S.W., 1972, University of Chicago, School of Social Service Administration Areas: Corrections; Empowerment of Women;Women’s Issues: Domestic Violence, Trauma, Mental Health, Policy cdecou@spfldcol.edu (413) 748-3027 |
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William T. Fisher, Professor and Director of Field Education Ed. D., 1989, Columbia University Teachers College. M.S.W., 1997, University of Connecticut School of Social Work. M.Ed., 1983, University of Massachusetts. Areas: Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counseling, Community Organizing, Community Mental Health Program Evaluation wfisher@spfldcol.edu (413) 748-3058 |
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Joseph R. Gianesin, Professor Ph.D., 1995, University of Denver. M.S.W., 1978, University of California Los Angeles. Areas: School Administration, Group Work, School Social Work, Male Adolescent Development, Therapeutic Applications of Adventure jgianesi@spfldcol.edu (413) 748-3061 |
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John Habif, Assistant Professor M.S.W., 1974, University of Connecticut School of Social Work Areas: Quantitative and Qualitative Research, Mental Health and Addiction, Quality Management, Program Design and Evaluation, Administration, Strategic Planning jhabif@spfldcol.edu (413) 748-3059 |
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Walter J. Mullin, Associate Professor (Sabbatical Leave, Spring Semester, 2010) Ph.D., 1999, Boston College Graduate School of Social Work. Certificate in Intensive Individual Treatment, 1988, Smith College School for Social Work. M.S.W., 1978, University of Connecticut School of Social Work. Areas: Children and Families, Adult Mental Health, Couples Treatment, Ethnicity in Clinical Practice wmullin@spfldcol.edu (413) 748-3062 |
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Ann W. Roy, Professor Ph.D., 1985, Mandel School of Applied Sciences, Case Western Reserve University. M.S.W., 1980, Louisiana State University. Areas: Quantitative Research, Gerontology, Policy Advocacy, Social Work aroy@spfldcol.edu (413) 748-3063 |
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Linda Anderson Smith, Professor D.S.W., 1989 Hunter College School of Social Work. Master of Science in Social Service, 1973, Boston University School of Social Work. Areas: Community Mental Health Practice, Program Development and Evaluation, Clinical Practice with Overwhelmed Families and Individuals Across the Life Span, Diversity lsmith@spfldcol.edu (413) 748-3045 |
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Katherine Walsh Professor Ph.D., 1990, Boston College Graduate School of Social Work. M.S.W., 1977, Columbia University, School of Social Work. Areas: Oncology Social Work, Therapeutic Applications of Adventure, Family Treatment, Women’s Issues, End of Life, Loss and Bereavement kwalsh2@spfldcol.edu (413) 748-3066 |
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Joseph M. Wronka, Professor Ph.D., 1992, Brandeis University, Florence Heller School of Social Welfare. M.A., 1972, Existential/Phenomenological Psychology, Duquesne University. Areas: Qualitative Research, Social Welfare Policy, Global Human Rights jwronka@spfldcol.edu (413) 748-3067 |
Adjunct Faculty
Steven Bogatz, M.B.A., M.S.W.
Central Connecticut Dialysis Center
Sbogatz@aol.com (203) 639-2880 ex.24
Cora Butler-Jones, M.A., M.B.A., M.S.W., C.A.G.S., L.I.C.S.W.
cbutler-jones@spfldcol.edu (508) 756-5400
Theresa Cain, M.S.W.
terricainlicsw@yahoo.com (413) 213-0026
Jean Carosella, M.S.W., L.C.S.W.
Davita Dialysis - Hartford
Jean.carosella@davita.com (860) 242-0735
Mary Ann Franco, M.S.W., L.I.C.S.W.
Saint Vincents Hospital, Crisis Assessment
mafranco@charter.net (508) 272-5943
Geraldine French, M.S.W., L.I.C.S.W.
Chicopee Public Schools
gfrench@spfldcol.edu (413) 594-3431
Joseph Futschik, M.S.W., L.C.S.W., L.A.D.C.
Family Intervention Center - CT
jfutschik.fic@sbcglobal.net (203) 753-2153
Glen Gemma, L.C.S.W.
Cromwell Public Schools
ggg504@sbcglobal.net
Margie Gilberti, M.Ed., M.S.W.
MA Department of Social Services
margie.gilberti@state.ma.us (413) 775-5057
Dorothy Goulart,M.S.W.
Catholic Charities - CT
dgoulart@ccaoh.org (860) 225-3561
Susan Hauschild, M.S.W., L.I.C.S.W., S.A.C., C.A.D.A.C.-II.
Chicopee Public Schools, Private Practice
shauske@comcast.net (413) 594-3433
Terri Haven, M.S.W.
MA Private Practice
tjhaven@gmail.com (413)739-9311
George Hayes, M.S.W.
Family Services of Greater Waterbury -CT
georgehayesjr@yahoo.com (203) 756-8317
Aura L. Irizarry, M.Ed., M.S.W., L.C.S.W., S.A.C.
Springfield School System
irizarrya@sps.springfield.ma.us (413) 750-2887
Constance Johnson, M.S.W., L.I.C.S.W.
MA Valley Psychiatric Services Inc.
constan498@myway.com (413) 519-5745
Elizabeth Johnson-Tyson, M.S.W.
CT - Department of Children and Families
ejtyson@cox.net (860) 823-1399
Winston Barrington Johnston, M.S.W., L.C.S.W., A.C.S.W.
CT Social Work and Psychological Services for Hartford Public Schools
wjohnson@hartfordschools.org (860) 695-8725
Sandra Joyner, M.S.W., M.S.
Hill Health Center - CT
sjoyner@hillhealthcenter.com (203) 503-3059
Sara Kendall-Ruest, M.S.W., LICSW
BHN Crisis Services - MA
sarakr@vzw.blackberry.net (413) 301-9322
Edythann Knight, M.S.W., L.I.C.S.W.
St. Vincent's Hospital - MA
Eknight@townisp.com (413) 748-3065
Effrosini Kokaliari, Ph.D.
Elms College
kokaliarie@elms.edu (413) 265-2305
Freda Malone, M.S.W.
Department of Children and Families
coybrie5@comcast.net (413) 425-3441
Jennifer Markens, M.S.W., LICSW
ServiceNet, Inc., Northampton, MA
jen@markens.com (413) 592-5414
Kerri McAvay-Redner, M.S.W., LICSW
CT - Behavioral Health Associates
kerrimcavay2@aol.com (860) 823-1399
Kathleen Miller, M.S.W., LCSW
University of Connecticut - SSW
kam@berkshire.rr.com (413) 281-0992
Anita Minkin, Ph.D., M.S.W.
Private Practice
rminkin@cox.net
Karen Poisson, M.S.W., L.I.C.S.W
Clinical Support Options
kpoisson@csoinc.org (413) 737-9544
Edwina Ranganathan, M.S.W.
CT Rushford Center Inc.
eranganathan@rushford.org (860) 346-0300
Karen Reiniger, M.S.W., L.I.C.S.W.
MA Valley Psychiatric Services
karenreiniger@aol.com (413) 827-8959
Frank Robinson, Ph.D.
MA Partners for a Healthier Community Inc.
Frank.Robinson@bhs.org (413) 794-7740
Dora Robinson, M.S.W.
United Way of Pioneer Valley
drobinson@uwpv.org (413) 693-0221
Karen Scherping, M.P.A., M.S.W.
Ryerson School
gulcicek@sbcglobal.net (203) 421-7910
Karen Seltzer, M.S.W., L.I.C.S.W., L.A.D.C.I
MA Valley Psychiatric Service Inc.
kseltzer@vpsi-ma.com (413) 827-8959
Douglas B. Stephens,Th.M., Ed.D., M.S.W.
NY Samaritan Counseling Center of the Capital Region
dbstephens25@yahoo.com (518) 747-2994
Joyce Taylor, A.B.D.
Assistant to Rose D. Court Monitor
joyceleetaylor@yahoo.com (508) 404-0321
Charlotte Zeller, Ph.D, M.Ed., M.S.W., L.I.C.S.W.
Private Practice
czeller7@aol.com (413) 567-6200
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
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Chris Hinely Admissions Coordinator MSCHE, 1997, University of Arkansas Areas: Community Health Education 413.748.3060 chinely@spfldcol.edu |
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Lorraine Fortes, Staff Assistant/Information Technology Liaison BA, IT Certificate, 2003, Bay Path College Areas: Business Administration, Information Technology (413) 748-3047 lfortes@spfldcol.edu |
![]() | Ann Iglesias, Administrative Secretary AS Secretarial Arts, 1992, Berkshire College Areas: Administration (413) 748-3064 aiglesias@spfldcol.edu |
![]() | Verna Ledoux, Administrative Assistant Secretarial Certificate 1966, The Robie School Areas: Administration (413) 748-3065 vledoux@spfldcol.edu |
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