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Our faculty members are dedicated educators and practitioners with a genuine commitment to teaching at the graduate level. Our belief is that students will more readily acquire meaningful skills and knowledge when they're actively involved in the learning process- through research projects, discussions, simulations, and practice teaching sessions.
Tom Collins earned his B.A. in Political Science from Kenyon College and his Ph.D. in Education from Claremont Graduate University. As a research scientist at Research Triangle Institute, Tom carried out research studies for the U.S. A.I.D., the National Center for Education Statistics, and the National Institute on Drug Abuse. He co-developed a program monitoring system while Director of Institutional Research at Mercer County Community College (NJ) and coordinated basic skills test development at the New Jersey Department of Higher Education. As Coordinator of Evaluation at the New Jersey Department of Education, Tom analyzes student services data and is the Principal Investigator of a federally-funded project to improve the management of K-12 drug and violence prevention programs in the state. He has taught courses in research design at Rider University and organizational theory at Villanova University.
Connie DiMedio earned her B.A. in Elementary Education and Psychology from Eastern College and her M.A. in Guidance and Counseling from Villanova University. Ms. DiMedio's Pennsylvania state credentials include certification in elementary education, elementary and secondary administration, guidance and counseling and a superintendent letter of eligibility. She has held numerous professional positions with the Lower Merion School District, including teacher, guidance counselor, assistant principal and principal; she currently serves as principal of the Cynwyd Elementary School. In 1993, the PA Science Teachers Association awarded Ms. DiMedio the "Elementary Principal Award for Outstanding Leadership in Science Education"; in 1999, the PA Association for Elementary Principals honored her as first runner-up for the "National Distinguished Principals Award."
Ann Hartsock is the Director of Graduate Studies in Curriculum & Instruction at Rosemont College. She earned her B.A. in Communications (Public Relations, major) at The American University, Washington, D.C., and a M.A.T. in Elementary Education from George Washington University. Professor Hartsock taught elementary education in Maryland and California, and was a consultant to Colorado Department of Education's Special Education on-site team. She continued her professional development with post-graduate studies at the University of Colorado, Miami University (Oxford, OH) and Xavier University (Cincinnati, OH) where she earned her Elementary Principal and Assistant Superintendent certificates. While residing in Ohio, Ann served as an elementary school assistant principal and principal as well as student teacher supervisor and instructor for Miami and Xavier Universities. Currently Ms. Hartsock is working on her Doctor of Education at Immaculata University outside of Philadelphia.
Priscilla S. Kinney earned a B.A. from Allegheny College and a M. Ed. from Temple University. She is a career special education teacher in the Abington School District where she also serves on numerous committees and provides professional development for new teachers. She is a consultant for the Everyday Math Program and has presented at numerous state and local math conferences. Ms. Kinney was the recipient of the 1997 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. She was a 2005 Philadelphia Phillies Teacher honoree. She serves on the Board of Summerbridge of Greater Philadelphia and does volunteer work with the Abington Police Department.
Barbara Lohre holds a B.S. from Temple University and completed a M.A. in Educational Administration with principal certification from Villanova University. She taught for sixteen years with United States Department of Education Abroad (USDESEA). She created and developed an American school in Delmenhorst, Germany receiving a commendation from the US government for the success of the school. She also served as Vice Principal of the American School in Kassel, Germany. Upon her return to the US she taught for ten years in private schools and sixteen years in public schools where she taught grades one through six. Her interest in technology led her to become the building Technology Coordinator. Currently she is supervising student teachers in the graduate program of Curriculum and Instruction at Rosemont College.
Mark Marinello earned his B.S. in Health and Physical Education from Temple University, including a minor in coaching and his M.Ed. in Elementary Education from Cabrini College. Professor Marinello earned national certification in coaching from the American Sport Education Program. He has been an Adjunct Professor at Montgomery County Community College since 1999 teaching Physical Education major courses. Professor Marinello began teaching Health and Physical Education at Abington Junior High School in 1997. In 2006, he was reassigned to teach Physical Education at Copper Beech Elementary School. At Copper Beech, Professor Marinello annually facilitates: Shape-up recess, all school Halloween Parade, Turkey Bowl football tournament, Jump Rope and Hoops for Heart events, Fitness assessments and Field Day.
Janice Merendino earned her B.F.A. in Fine Arts and B. S. in Art Education from Moore College of Art and Design. She has been part of the faculty of Rosemont College since 1980. As creator of The Branch Out Project, Janice conducts workshops in which participants, by learning how to draw can use the thinking process used in drawing to help them become more creative in their problem-solving. She has given her workshops for major corporations and government agencies (including the US Navy, Wyeth-Ayerst, and TIAA-CREF), numerous community non-profit groups and in schools (both for students and as professional development for teachers). She co-authored two articles on using the arts to stimulate creative thinking in law practices. In 2002 and 2003 The Branch Out Project received a Philadelphia Arts in Education Partnership Grant to work with the Roosevelt Alternative School in Norristown, PA. In addition, Janice is a practicing artist and has exhibited her paintings on paper and ceramic work in several group and solo shows, including a one-woman exhibition in Japan.
Steven Portman earned his Ed.D. from Widener University, his M.S. in Education from St. Joseph's University, and his B.A. in English from Rutgers University. He holds certification in Elementary Education in both PA and NJ, as well as PA certification as a Reading Specialist. Dr. Portman was honored as a finalist for the New Jersey Commissioner's Certificate of Teaching Excellence and citied by the House of Representatives for integrating technology and instruction in relation to problem-solving projects linked to real-world contexts. Dr. Portman has also been listed in Who's Who Among American Teachers. He was one of 12 finalists for the PA State Teacher of the Year and is currently a STAR nominee for teaching excellence. Professor Portman is an instructor in the Governor's School of Teaching Excellence and a national award winner for his creative use of filmmaking in the classroom.
Sheila Royal-Moses earned a B.A. from Temple University and her M.Ed. from Eastern University. She currently serves as Chief of Staff at West Oak Lane Charter School in Philadelphia, PA. Most recently, she served as Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of University Partnerships for the School District of Philadelphia, Vice President for Victory Schools Inc., Educational Consultant to Pennsylvania State Senator Anthony Williams, and National Director of Business Development for Advantaged Schools, Inc. She has worked to support change and growth in the education reform movement at the community, city, state, and federal level and has stayed committed to increasing awareness of the need to improve the options for quality, educational experiences in urban environments. Professor Royal-Moses has also made significant contributions to the growth and development of charter schools both locally and nationally.
Louis A. Tenaglia is completing his Doctor of Spiritual Science and Psychology degree from Peace Theological Seminary in Santa Monica California in June of 2007. He completed his Masters in Spiritual Psychology from the same seminary in June of 2001. He has his Superintendent's Letter of Eligibility in PA from Arcadia University. He completed his Principal's Certification from Rider College. He has an M.Ed. in Elementary Education and his B.S. in Elementary Education from Penn State University. Lou served an elementary teacher and principal for 31 years in the public schools of Bucks County, PA. Lou also serves as a Chief Reader and Scoring Trainer for Educational Testing Services Principals Certification Assessment in Princeton, NJ. Lou developed an extensive workshop and training program for teachers and parents on the topic of Cooperative Discipline Strategies which has been offered throughout the state of PA. He also maintains a private practice of counseling and coaching individuals and couples.
Norma Luisi Vogel holds a BA from Rosemont College and a MS from the University of Pennsylvania where she majored in Science Education. While teaching math and science in public schools, Ms.Vogel completed 30 additional credits in statistics and administration at the University of Pennsylvania. She spent the next twenty-three years as Head of School, first at Greene Street Friends and later at Lansdowne Friends School. Currently Ms.Vogel works as an educational consultant with Foundations Inc.
Joanna Wexler earned a B.S. in Psychology from Ursinus College and M.Ed. and Ph.D. in School Psychology from Temple University. She has worked as a public school psychologist for six years and is currently employed by the Lower Merion School District. Her experience includes evaluation of students with diverse learning skills and educational program development for students with disabilities. In her professional role as a school psychologist, she provides ongoing support to regular and special education teachers in addressing students' academic, social, and behavioral needs. Outside of her work in the public school system and teaching graduate school, Joanna enjoys running, cooking, and spending time with her family.
Susan P. Woron currently serves as the Education Department Instructor at Delaware County Community College. In this capacity, Dr. Woron teaches courses which are accepted at numerous teaching institutions for the college's teacher training program. Dr. Woron was an elementary principal at the Greenwood Elementary School in Kennett Square, PA for twenty-five years. She earned her Ed. D. in Educational Leadership from Widener University, and her M.Ed. degree from Temple University. As a certified Reading Specialist, Dr. Woron worked actively with her staff on reading issues for many years; she also coordinated her district's Title I and ESL programs for two decades. Dr. Woron also made contributions in values education, school culture, and Teacher Induction. Her school has been honored as a recipient of the PA State Blue Ribbon Schools Award on two occasions, in 1990 and in 2001.
Megan C. Zandi earned her M.Ed. in Technology in Education at Rosemont College. As faculty in the Phoenixville Area School District, Ms. Zandi serves as a building level technology coordinator, member of the district technology committee, staff and program development consultant and Instructor. Her primary interests include technology integration assessment theories, curriculum development, and methods of teaching and learning.
Graduate Program Staff
Dr. Judith Renyi, Dean of Graduate Studies
610/527-0200, Ext. 2381; jrenyi@rosemont.edu
Ann Hartsock, Director of Curriculum & Instruction
610/527-0200, Ext. 3108; ahartsock@rosemont.edu
Norma Vogel, Student Teacher Coordinator
610/527-0200, Ext. 3108; nvogel@rosemont.edu
Jackie Paxson, Admissions Counselor
610/527-0200, Ext. 2598; jpaxson@rosemont.edu
Katie Shannon, Admissions Counselor
610/527-0200, Ext. 2596; kshannon@rosemont.edu
Marcia Galick, Admissions Counselor
610/527-0200, Ext. 2213; mgalick@rosemont.edu
Karen Scales, Director of Graduate Student Services
610/527-0200, Ext. 2187; kscales@rosemont.edu