CDC Faculty & Staff

Education:
Associates Degree from Champlain College, Burlington, VT

Education:
High School graduate with various accounting and computer courses

Work Experience:
Nine years as a stay-at-home mom. I then worked in the offices of a local bank and a car dealership. The past 18 years have been at the SVSU Central Office in the finance department working with accounts payable, payroll and human resources.

Current: Assistant to the Business Manager

Why do you enjoy working at the CDC?
I believe in the mission statement of the CDC and the teachers and staff are great to work with. I love seeing the positive side of education.

Staff Biography will be Posted Soon!

Education:
MA, Industrial and Management Engineering - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY
BS, Mechanical Engineering - Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY
Graduate Certificate in Applied Technology Education - The College of Saint Rose, Albany, NY

Work Experience:
Engineer for GE in Schenectady, NY and
AlliedSignal/Honeywell Phoenix, AZ

Why do you like teaching at the CDC?
It’s both challenging and rewarding

Education:
A.S. in Forest Technology
A.S. in Urban Tree Management
International Society of Arboriculture, ISA Certified Arborist
Game of Logging Certified, levels 1,2,3,4

Work Experience:
Third year teaching at the CDC
Own and manage Greater Heights Tree and Land Management, INC
Have 10 years experience in all aspects of the logging/ forest management along with individual tree care and hazardous tree removal

Why do you like teaching at the CDC?
I teach at the CDC because as a graduate of the Forestry program, I realize the importance of hands on training for individuals that don’t excel in a traditional class room setting. CDC tech. programs allow non-traditional students to build on their interests and hidden talents while learning both vital job and life skills.
 

Education:
AA - Liberal Arts - Southern Vermont College
BA - English - Southern Vermont College
Post BA - Secondary Education

Work Experience:
6 years - Mt. Anthony Union High School
1 year - Horticulture Teacher - CDC
current - Outreach Coordinator - CDC

Why do you like teaching at the CDC?
I enjoy education at any facet. The CDC faculty, staff and students are excited and engaged in education, and so it is only appropriate that I work here.
 

Staff Biography will be Posted Soon!

Education:
Cosmetology degree and license - Nassau Tech Center
AS, Arts and Sciences - Nassau Community College
BS, School & Community Health Education - Hofstra University
MS, Physical Education w/Counseling minor - Hofstra University

Work Experience:
A licensed cosmetologist for 20 years, I worked full-time in the industry as a hair stylist for over 10 years. I then taught Health and Physical Education at the high school level for the last 12 years, most recently right here in Bennington, at Mt. Anthony Union High School, as a health teacher and health and wellness coordinator.

Why do you like teaching at the CDC?
I am so excited to have the opportunity to combine my two loves, teaching and Cosmetology. Developing a new program has been an incredible challenge, and I look forward to the rewards of passing on skills to the students that will send them into the world with unlimited possibilities!

Education:
BA Theatre and English - Western State College, Gunnison Colorado

Work Experience:
Five years at Heritage High School Littleton Colorado
16 years at the CDC (part-time for five years).

Why do you like teaching at the CDC?
It is wonderful to work with students who have a passion for their subject.

Education:
Bachelor of Arts - Southern Vermont College, Bennington Vermont


Why do you like teaching at the CDC?
“Teaching at the Career Development Center is a joy because of the variety of students I have worked with- they are inspiring, thought provoking and lots of fun!”
 

Education:
Advanced course work at Vermont State Colleges

Work Experience:
9 years - Tool & Die Maker - Stanley Tools
15 years - Manufacturing Supervisor/Engineering R&D/CNC Programmer - Flomatic Corp.
13 years Teaching – CDC

 

Education:
Bachelor of Science- Earth Science Education
Western CT. State College

Work Experience:
4th year at the Career Development Center
2 years – Teaching 9th grade Science, Connecticut
1 year - Air Pollution Source and Control
40+ years in construction, 2 years in sales, 4years as a Meteorological Technician/Weather forecaster, and 15 years in Public Health.

Why do you like teaching at the CDC?
I work with a group of people who are dedicated to building a better world by passing their knowledge on to future workers.

Education:
Undergraduate Degree - SUNY at Albany, Albany NY
Graduate Degree - SUNY at Albany, Albany NY

Why do you like teaching at the CDC?
Technical education is amazing because it allows students to build the connections between the academic learning they are doing and the real world they will soon enter. The students who participate in technical education truly understand that they are doing and the real world they will soon enter. The students who participate in technical education truly understand that they are preparing for their futures. It’s exciting to be part of that.

 

Education:
Springfield Technical Community College - Springfield, MA
Automotive Technology Management
Pennsylvania College of Technology - Williamsport, PA
Extended training in Repair of GM Vehicles
General Motors Training Center - Dedham, MA
Miscellaneous automotive, education and computer related training, classes and seminars

Work Experience:
16 years Teaching – CDC
10 Years, Morrison’s Sales and Service

 

Education:
Degree in Business Administration, Accounting and Marketing
University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont

Work Experience:
Have taught a variety of accounting classes at Southern Vermont College and Community College of Vermont including Office Accounting. Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Federal Taxation, Auditing and Advanced Accounting.

 

Education:
M.A., Personal Psychology,
New York University
B.A., Economics and Psychology,
Rutgers University

Work Experience:
I spent more than 18 years working in human resources and career counseling
prior to joining the CDC as a cooperative education teacher.

Why do you like teaching at the CDC?
I love connecting with employers in order to help students explore careers of interest and learn about the culture of work.

Education:
A.S. Criminal Justice/Policing - Adirondack Community College
B.S. Criminal Justice - Southern Vermont College
Part-time police officer certification
Vermont Criminal Justice Training Council

Teacher Certification:
Vermont Technical College

Why do you like teaching at the CDC?
I believe that the CDC offers an excellent chance for students to try out the field in which they believe will someday be their chosen profession. I also enjoy being part of a large team that is dedicated to providing opportunities and real-world experience to those that enroll in our programs.

Education:
Bachelor of Arts - Syracuse University, Syracuse New York
M. Dw. - Harvard University
JD - Syracuse University

Work Experience:
13 years at the CDC.
Prior to moving to Vermont to teach, Mr. Lee-Clark practiced law in central New York, and ran the AIDS Law Project of Central New York through the local Legal Services Agency. He has also taught at the college and graduate level, and has served several churches as an ordained United Methodist minister.

Why do you like teaching at the CDC?
I enjoy sharing my passion for the law and the legal system and individual rights.

Education:
BA - Business - Western Michigan University

Work Experience:
11 years - State of Vermont - Veterans Home, Associate Administrator
current - CDC Business Manager since 2000.

Why do you like working at the CDC?
I enjoy working with the diverse staff of the CDC, and making small contributions to program development.
 

Staff Biography will be Posted Soon!

Staff Biography will be Posted Soon!

Education:
M.ED. Admin. North Adams State College

Work Experience:
2 Years - Ulster BOCES 11 Years - Singer Career Systems, Glenmont and Northlands Job Corps Centers Current: CDC Adult Services Coordinator

Why do you enjoy working at the CDC?
Working with great teachers to make a difference in people’s careers.

Education:
Para in Forestry and Heavy Equipment and also in CAD Design

Why do you like working at the CDC?
I like showing the students what the world has taught me and hopefully some will realize how much further they can go with an education.

Education:
BS - Missouri Valley College
MS - MCLA

Work Experience:
34 years - Science Teaching / Administrator at MAUHS 26 years - Wm. E. Dailey Inc., in various jobs from laboratory R&D, laborer, technician, driver, and plant operator.
Current - Assistant Director of the CDC

Why do you like working at the CDC?
I like working with staff that collaborates for the success of our students.
 

Education:
BS - Business Education - University of Minnesota
MS - Education - University of Minnesota

Work Experience:
40 years in education
26 years teaching in high school and college
14 years in education administration
7 years experience in all areas of business
Current - Director of the CDC

Why do you like working at the CDC?
It became clear early in my education the need to educate young people not only in the core academic areas but to prepare students for or give them a good start in their career. This has been my passion throughout my years in education.

Education:
Dual BS in Criminal Justice and Human Services, minor in child development - Southern Vermont College, Bennington Vermont
MA, Counseling Psychology - Norwich University

Work Experience:
Currently in 9th year at CDC
Several years in other educational settings including social services, counseling, local colleges, preschools, and adult basic education

Why do you like teaching at the CDC?
Preparing students for life, and teaching them about a field for which I have much passion.

Staff Biography will be Posted Soon!

Staff Biography will be Posted Soon!

Education:
Education, Art and Design and Biology
Westminster College, Oxford

Work Experience:
During his 32 years in the United States he has worked primarily in Education and has taught at all levels from Kindergarten through College. He was made an honorary EMT by EMSCO (Berkshire County, Mass.) for programming services and in 1998 he received an Olmstead award for teaching excellence from Williams College in Massachusetts. He also spent 5 years programming as the head of research and development for Vholson Electronics in Connecticut. He holds both CCNA and CCAI networking certifications.

Staff Biography will be Posted Soon!

Education:
BSN - University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont
Advanced course work through UVM, SNHU, VTC and Johnson State College

Work Experience:
RN at SVMC for 15 years
8 years at CDC
SVAHEC MedQuest Director for past 6 years

Why do you like teaching at the CDC?
My favorite part of the job is the relationships I make with my students. It is wonderful to see my students working toward their professional goals, eventually becoming health care professionals.
 

Staff Biography will be Posted Soon!

Education:
BA - Psychology

Work Experience:
19 years in childcare field
6 years - VT Registered Home Childcare Center
current - Owner / Director Growing-Up Right at the CDC, Inc. SInce 2005

Why do you like working at the CDC?
The children at the center enjoy interacting with the students from the human services class. It is a great experience for them.
 

Staff Biography will be Posted Soon!