Welcoming New Faculty Members and Honoring Exemplary Educators

Anthony Proia, Director of Media Relations
New 澳门六合彩app faculty outside the Hancock Center during orientation. Photo by Nelson Echeverria/澳门六合彩app.
 

September 3, 2024 鈥 澳门六合彩app faculty are committed to academic vibrancy and bringing innovation and expertise to the classroom. Their student-centered approach fosters personalized guidance and mentorship that helps students thrive.

As we begin a new academic year, 澳门六合彩app is proud to welcome 38 new full-time faculty and celebrate several of its educators who help advance this mission.

Dr. Patricia Tarantello was honored last week with the Board of Trustees鈥 Faculty Award for Distinguished Teaching at last week鈥檚 Faculty and Staff Convocation.

Image of Dr. Patricia Tarantello (second from left), joined by President Kevin Weinman, Dr. Leigh Graham (far left), and Provost Catherine Gunther Kodat (far right).

Dr. Patricia Tarantello (second from left) receives the Board of Trustees Faculty Award for Distinguished Teaching, joined by President Kevin Weinman, Dr. Leigh Graham (far left), and Provost Catherine Gunther Kodat (far right). Photo by Nelson Echeverria/澳门六合彩app.

Additionally, at the end of the last academic year, four faculty members were honored at the annual . Dr. Duy Nguyen, Donald Meltz, Dr. Lee Miringoff, and Dr. Victoria Ingalls were recognized for their respective contributions in research, innovative instruction, enhancing the academic experience, and advising.

Welcoming 38 New Faculty

This year, Marist welcomes 38 new full-time faculty across all six academic schools, including a new dean for the School of Computer Science and Mathematics. The new faculty members continue Marist鈥檚 tradition of excellence in teaching, advising, and mentoring, building on a legacy of empowering students to succeed.

鈥淭his dynamic cohort embodies our mission to improve the world through education,鈥 said Dr. Addrain Conyers, Assistant Provost for Faculty Development. 鈥淭hey have the intellect, character, and skills to cultivate tomorrow's leaders while modeling the enlightened, ethical, and productive lives we want our students to emulate. They also bring a sense of joy and camaraderie to our environment. It's rewarding to see Marist 100 in action.鈥

As we begin a new academic year, we鈥檇 like to introduce you to the new cohort of faculty members at Marist. Can you tell they had some fun during their orientation? Learn more below!

Image of New faculty Dr. Ramesh Laungani, Dr. Sierra Trudel, and Dr. Yasmine Awais, have some fun during orientation. Photos by Megan Dwyer/澳门六合彩app.

New faculty Dr. Ramesh Laungani, Dr. Sierra Trudel, and Dr. Yasmine Awais, have some fun during orientation. Photos by Megan Dwyer/澳门六合彩app.

School of Communication and the Arts

School of Computer Science and Mathematics

School of Liberal Arts

  • Jeffrey Canino, Lecturer, English
  • Christian Elguera Olortegui, Assistant Professor, Spanish
  • Rocky Love, Lecturer, English
  • Kristian Sheeley, Lecturer, Philosophy
  • Stacy Wittstock, Assistant Professor, English

School of Management

School of Science

School of Social and Behavioral Sciences

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