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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
	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, 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
	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
	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 (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
	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 kwalsh2@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.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

	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 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