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  • 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

    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
    James J. Canning, Associate 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
    Assistant Director of Field Education Dr. Cathy DeCou 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
    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
    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
    Assistant Professor John Habif 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
    Walter J. Mullin, Associate Professor
    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
    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
    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
    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
    kwalshbu@spfldcol.edu (413) 748-3066
    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.S.W.
    Central Connecticut Dialysis Center
    Sbogatz@aol.com (203) 639-2880

    Theresa Cain, M.S.W.
    terricainlicsw@yahoo.com (413) 213-0026

    Jean Carosella, M.S.W.
    CT Gambro Healthcare - Dialysis
    Jean.carosella@davita.com (860) 242-0735

    Mary Ann Franco, M.S.W.
    Saint Vincents Hospital, Crisis Assessment
    mafranco@charter.net (508) 272-5943

    Glen Gemma, L.C.S.W.
    Cromwell Public Schools
    ggg504@sbcglobal.net

    Margie Gilberti, M.S.W.
    MA Department of Social Services
    margie.gilberti@state.ma.us (413) 775-5057

    Susan Hauschild, M.S.W., U.C.S.W., A.C.S.W., C.A.D.A.C.
    MA Sisters of Providence Behavoiral Health System
    hauschi8@aol.com (413) 594-3433

    Terri Haven, M.S.W.
    MA Private Practice
    tjhaven@comcast.net (413)739-9311

    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) 827-8959

    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., MBA
    CT Hill Health Center
    sjoyner@hillhealthcenter (203) 503-3059

    Lorna Little, M.S.W.
    Saint Agnes Home Inc. - Family Center, West Hartford, CT
    lornal@stagneshome.org (860) 521-7516

    Jennifer Markens, M.S.W., LICSW
    ServiceNet, Inc., Northampton, MA
    (413) 584-6855

    Anita Minkin, Ph.D., M.S.W.
    RI Insight
    rminkin@cox.net (413) 748-3060

    Karen Poisson, M.S.W., L.I.C.S.W
    Clinical Support Options
    kpoisson@csoinc.org (413) 774-1000

    Edwina Ranganathan, M.S.W.
    CT Rushford Center Inc.
    eranganathan@rushford (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.
    Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center
    drobinson@mlkcc@verizon.net (413) 746-4254

    Karen Scherping, M.P.A., M.S.W.
    MA Newington Children's Hospital
    erolg@worldnet.att.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) 374-3514

    Margaret Wynne, M.S.W.
    MA John F. Kennedy Middle School
    wynnem1022@yahoo.com (413) 750-2681

    Charlotte Zeller, M.Ed., M.S.W., L.I.C.S.W.
    Private Practice
    Czeller7@aol.com (413) 567-6200


    ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

    Chris Hinely
    Admissions Coordinator
    MSCHE, 1997, University of Arkansas
    Areas: Community Health Education
    413.748.3060
    chinely@spfldcol.edu
    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 IglesiasAnn 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

    Updated: 04/16/2008



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