School Directory
Administration
Laurie L. Grupp, PhD
Dean
Stephaney Morrison, EdD
Associate Dean
Stephanie Burrell Storms, EdD
Associate Dean
Department Chairs
Dilani Perera, PhD
Counselor Education
Ryan Colwell, PhD
Educational Studies and Teacher Preparation
Rona Preli, PhD
Family Therapy and Social Work
Faculty
Julie Berrett-Abebe
Assistant Professor of Social Work
BA, University of Notre Dame
MA, MSW, Boston College
PhD, Simmons University
Evelyn Bilias Lolis
Associate Professor of Psychology and Special Education
BA, Fordham University
MA, Fairfield University
PhD, University of Connecticut
Anne Campbell
Associate Professor of TESOL and Bilingual/Multicultural Education
BA, University of New Hampshire
MEd, University of Hartford
PhD, University of Florida
Ryan Colwell
Associate Professor of Educational Studies and Teacher Preparation
BA, MA, PhD, University of Connecticut
Bryan Ripley Crandall
Associate Professor of English Education
BA, Binghamton University (SUNY)
MAT, MS, University of Louisville
PhD, Syracuse University
Dawn DeBiase
Director, Social Work Program
Instructor of the Practice of Social Work
BA, College of the Holy Cross
MSW, Boston College
Joshua C. Elliott
Assistant Professor of the Practice of Educational Technology
BA, University of Connecticut
BS, Central Connecticut State University
MAT, Sacred Heart University
EdD, University of Phoenix
Nicole Fletcher
Assistant Professor of Educational Studies and Teacher Preparation
BA, University of Maryland, College Park
MA, EdM, Teachers College, Columbia University
PhD, Teachers College, Columbia University
Paula Gill Lopez
Associate Professor of School Psychology
BA, California State University, Fullerton
MA, PhD, University of California, Berkeley
Laurie L. Grupp
Dean
Associate Professor
BA, Boston College
MA, PhD, New Mexico State University
Robert Hannafin
Professor of Educational Studies and Teacher Preparation
BS, St. Francis College
MBA, Fordham University
PhD, Arizona State University
Erica Hartwell
Associate Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy
BS, Cornell University
MA, Antioch University New England
PhD, The Ohio State University
Maryann LaBella
Instructor of the Practice of Marriage and Family Therapy
BS, University of Bridgeport
MA, Fairfield University
Alyson Martin
Associate Professor of Special Education
BA, Fairfield University
MS, Southern Connecticut State University
EdD, Teachers College, Columbia University
Jule McCombes-Tolis
Associate Professor of the Practice of Reading and Language Development
BA, Syracuse University
PhD, University of Connecticut
Stephaney S. Morrison, LPC, NCC
Associate Dean
Associate Professor of Counselor Education
BA, Jamaica Theological Seminary
MS, University of Wisconsin-Platteville
PhD, Western Michigan University
Jocelyn Novella, LPC, NCC, ACS, BC-TMH
Assistant Professor of Counselor Education
BA, The Johns Hopkins University
MA, Fairfield University
PhD, Oregon State University
Nicole O’Brien
Associate Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy
BA, Wheaton College
MA, Fairfield University
PhD, University of Connecticut
Pierre Orelus
Associate Professor of Educational Studies and Teacher Preparation
BA, MA, University of Massachusetts, Boston
PhD, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Yeddi Park
Assistant Professor of Social Work
BA, University of Connecticut
MSW, University of Michigan
PhD, New York University
Dilani Perera, LPC (OH), LICDC (OH), NCC, MAC
Professor of Counselor Education
BA, Eastern Connecticut State University
MA, Bowling Green State University
PhD, The University of Toledo
Rona Preli
Associate Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy
BS, University of Connecticut
MS, University of Pennsylvania
PhD, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Michael Regan
Associate Professor of the Practice of Psychology
BA, Central Connecticut State University
SYC, MS, Southern Connecticut State University
PhD, M.Phil, Teachers College, Columbia University
Jay Rozgonyi
Associate Vice Provost for Innovation and Effectiveness
Instructor of Educational Technology
BS, Sacred Heart University
MLS, Southern Connecticut State University
MA, Trinity College
Emily Shamash
Assistant Professor of Educational Studies and Teacher Preparation
BA, Skidmore College
MA, EdD, Teachers College, Columbia University
Emily R. Smith
Professor of Educational Studies and Teacher Preparation
BA, Swarthmore College
PhD, Michigan State University
LaTasha Smith
Assistant Professor of Social Work
BGS, Roosevelt University
MSW, Loyola University
PhD, Smith College
Stephanie Burrell Storms
Associate Dean
Associate Professor of Educational Studies and Teacher Preparation
BA, Kent State University
MA, Kent State University
EdD, University of Massachusetts
Jay C. Taylor
Clinical Director, Social Work Program
Instructor of the Practice of Social Work
BA, Bluffton University
MSW, The Ohio State University
Faculty Emeriti
Patricia Calderwood
Professor of Educational Studies and Teacher Preparation, Emerita
Marguerite R. Carroll
Professor of Education, Emerita
Rosalie M. Colman
Associate Professor of Education, Emeritus
Anthony Costa
Assistant Professor of Education, Emeritus
Faith-Anne Dohm
Professor of Psychology, Emerita
Robert Dubroff
Assistant Professor of Education, Emeritus
Susan Franzosa
Professor of Education, Emerita
Daniel Geller
Professor of Psychology and Special Education, Emeritus
Ingeborg Haug
Associate Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy, Emerita
Ibrahim M. Hefzallah
Professor of Educational Technology, Emeritus
Diana Hulse
Professor of Counselor Education, Emerita
Virginia Kelly
Professor of Counselor Education, Emerita
Wendy Kohli
Professor of Educational Studies and Teacher Preparation, Emerita
Julianna Poole, S.S.N.D.
Assistant Professor of TESOL, Foreign Language, and Bilingual/Multicultural Education, Emerita
Tracey Robert
Professor of Counselor Education, Emerita
Jerome J. Schiller
Professor of Psychology and Special Education, Emeritus
John J. Schurdak
Associate Professor of Education, Emeritus
Martin A. Stader
Associate Professor of Education, Emeritus
Alexander Tolor
Professor of Psychology and Education, Emeritus
Barbara Welles
Associate Professor of Education, Emerita
David Aloyzy Zera
Associate Professor of Psychology and Educational Consultation, Emeritus
Advisory Boards
Advisory Board in Educational Studies and Teacher Preparation
John Bayers
Director of Human Resources and General Administration
Westport Public Schools
Esther Bobowick
Director for Professional Development Services
Cooperative Educational Services
Michael Brosnan
District Team Facilitator
Student Teacher Coordinator/New Teacher Training Evaluation Mediator
Bridgeport Public Schools
Catherine Carmona
Assistant Principal (Special Education)
Kings Highway Elementary School
Westport
Steve Cassidy
Principal
Black Rock School
Dr. Ryan Colwell
Associate Professor of Educational Studies and Teacher Preparation
Fairfield University
Dr. Bryan Ripley Crandall
Associate Professor of Educational Studies and Teacher Preparation
Connecticut Writing Project
Fairfield University
Nicole Fogliano
Science, West Rocks Middle School
Norwalk
Susan Foss
Assistant Principal
Bullard Haven
Ashley Furnari
Assistant Principal
West Elementary
New Canaan
Mindy Khamvongsa
2nd grade teacher
Savin Rock Community School
Brynn Mandel
Region 10
Scott McCarthy, PhD
Program Director of Special Education and Student Services K-12
Darien Public Schools
Mary Nelson
ELA Teacher
Spring Glen Elementary
Hamden
Kelly O'Leary
Principal
St. Martin de Porres Academy
Dr. Judy Primavera
Professor and Bridgeport Community Outreach
Psychology Department
Fairfield University
Allison Rivera
President
St. Martin de Porres Academy
Michael Rizzo
Assistant Superintendent, Pupil Personnel Services (Special Education)
Weston Public Schools
Laila Rudinas
Human Resources/Clinical Placements
Bethel Public Schools
Steven Santoli
Principal
Assumption Catholic School
Ken Seltzer
Assistant Principal
Fairfield Woods Middle School
Dr. Emily Smith
Professor of Educational Studies and Teacher Preparation
Fairfield University
Alexandra Sparzo
Math teacher
Fairfield Woods Middle School
Dr. Stephanie Storms
Associate Professor of Educational Studies and Teacher Preparation
Fairfield University
Dr. Joan Weiss
Professor and Secondary Education Liaison
College of Arts and Sciences, Math Department
Fairfield University
Advisory Board in Counselor Education
Nancy DeKraker
Professional Counselor
Sacred Heart University Wellness Center
James Geisler
Program Manager and Clinician
Interim Director of Counseling, Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT
Joseph Graziano
Professional Counselor in private practice
Fairfield University, Adjunct faculty
Clinesha D. Johnson, PsyD
Associate Director for Student Support
Office of the Dean of Students
Pejay Lucky
Director
Student Diversity & Multicultural Affairs
Mindy Midy
Professional School Counselor
Westhill High School, Stamford, CT
Patricia A. Morrissey
Professional School Counselor
Stratford High School, Stratford, CT
Leah Mucciarone
School Counseling student
JoAnn O'Connell
Retired School Counseling Professional
Fairfield University, Adjunct faculty
Rebecca Ruff
CMCH student
Timothy Sather
Professional School Counselor
Helen Keller Middle School, Easton, CT
Susan Schnitzer
President & CEO
Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants
Lapde So
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Westport Counseling & Therapy
Susan Unger
Retired School Counseling Professional
Fairfield University, Adjunct faculty
Advisory Board in School Psychology
Tom Brant
School Psychologist
Coordinator of Support Services
Stratford Public Schools
Melissa Cohen
School Psychologist
West Haven Public Schools
Advisory Board in Special Education
Catherine Carmona
Assistant Principal (Special Education)
Kings Highway Elementary School, Westport
Alyson Martin
Associate Professor and Co-director of Special Education
Fairfield University
Michael Rizzo
Assistant Superintendent, Pupil Personnel Services (Special Education)
Weston Public Schools
Emily Shamash
Assistant Professor and Co-director of Special Education
Danbury Public Schools
Advisory Board in TESOL and Bilingual Education
Helene Becker
Instructional Specialist-Bilingual/ESOL, Retired
Norwalk Public Schools
Anne Campbell
Associate Professor and Director of TESOL and Bilingual Education
Fairfield University
Michael Camporiale
Adjunct Faculty
Fairfield University School of Education and Human Development
Linda Chehy
ESOL Teacher
Stratford High School
Augosto Gomes
District Coordinator, ESL/Bilingual Education Program
Danbury Public Schools
Dr. Kristina Lawson
Department Head World Language and TESOL
Stamford High School
Mike Meyer
Director Student Support Services
Stamford Public Schools
Dr. Antonio Simoes
Dean Emeritus
Fairfield University School of Education and Human Development
Ana Sousa-Martins
Director of Bilingual Education and World Languages
Bridgeport Public Schools