School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Educational Experience
Jane Bean-Folkes
Amanda N. Bergold
Janine Buxton
Molly Buchanan
Addrain S. Conyers
Amity E. Currie
Susan J. Chambre
Peter del Rosario
Katharine Dill
Sherry Dingman
Kristen Dovgan
Linda Dunlap
Emma G. Fredrick
Martha Garcia
Deborah Gatins
Wendy Gladstone-Brown
Daria Hanssen
Marcos Ionescu
Kristin Jay
Thomas Killian
C. Ryan Kinlaw
Frank Merenda
Erik Moody
Kari Morrison
Justin Myers
Patrick O'Donnell
Jeffrey R. Osborne
Jen Powers
Julie Raines
Kimery Reed Levering
Carol R. Rinke
Michele Rivas
Isabel Rose
Adelaide K. Sandler
Jan Stivers
Mary Stone
Jocelyn Smith Lee
Edward Joseph Sullivan
Kathy Cary Trela
Jason Trent
William Van Ornum
Kathleen Vigil
Stacy Williams
Christina Wright Fields
Academic Schools and Programs/
School of Social and Behavioral Sciences/
Faculty/
School of Social and Behavioral Sciences Faculty
At the core of the educational experience at Marist is our distinguished faculty. Offering both sterling educational credentials and deep professional experience, these talented men and women are deeply dedicated to the education and development of our students. The members of Marist's faculty share their knowledge with our students, mentor and encourage them, challenge them to think in new ways, collaborate with them on high-level research, and help them become career-ready. We hear from countless alumni who reflect back on the significant impact their professors had and continue to have on their lives. Each and every day, Marist's faculty prove not only that outstanding teaching and outstanding research can go hand-in-hand, but that great teachers have a lasting impact on their students.
Dean, School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
BA, Vassar College
PhD in Clinical Psychology, University of Miami, Florida
Chair, Addrain Conyers
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
PhD in Sociology, Southern Illinois University Carbondale
MA in Sociology, Southern Illinois University Carbondale
BA in Psychology and Sociology, Boston College
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
PhD, Psychology, John Jay College and the Graduate Center, CUNY
BA, Psychology and History, Williams College
PhD in Criminology, Law and Society, University of Florida
MS in Criminal Justice, Northeastern University
BA in Psychology, Framingham State University
Internship Coordinator, Psychology and Criminal Justice
MS, Rehabilitation Counseling, University at Albany (SUNY)
BA, English Literature/Psychology minor, University at Albany (SUNY)
EdD in Leadership and Administration, St. John's University
MPA in Management and Policy, Harvard University
MA in Special Education, Counselor Education/School Counseling, and Guidance Services, Lehman College, City University of New York
PhD in Public Administration, North Carolina State University
JD, Catholic University of America
Susan Chambre
PhD, Fordham University
MS, Hunter College
BA, Stern College for Women
PhD in Higher Education Administration, Bowling Green State University
MS in Higher Education Administration with Enrollment Management, Drexel University
BS in Biology, Millersville University
EdD in Executive Leadership, St. John Fisher College
C.A.S. in Educational Administration, The College at Brockport, State University of New York
MS in Elementary Education, Nazareth College of Rochester
BA in Drama, State University of New York at Potsdam
PhD, University of Colorado, Boulder
MA, University of Phoenix
BA, Northern Arizona University
Coordinator of Clinical Teacher Preparation
EdD in Teacher Leadership, Walden University
MS in Teacher Leadership, University of Minnesota
BS in Elementary Education, University of Wisconsin – La Crosse
Jennifer Powers
Senior Professional Lecturer of Education; Director of Clinical Teacher Preparation and Certification
PhD in Curriculum and Instruction, Kent State University
MAT in Secondary Education, Kent State University
BA in Theatre Arts, Kent State University
Carol Rinke
Associate Professor of Science and Math Education; Assistant Dean for Social and Behavioral Sciences
PhD in Curriculum and Instruction, University of Maryland College Park
MAT in Science Education, Teachers College, Columbia University
BA in Human Biology, Stanford University
Edward Sullivan
Associate Dean for Teacher Education
EdD, New York University
CAS, Fairfield University
MS, New York University
BS, Southern Connecticut State University
Kathy Trela
Associate Professor of Special Education
PhD in Special Education, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
MS in Special Education, State University of New York at Geneseo
BS in Education, State University of New York at Geneseo
Assistant Professor of Educational Technology
EdD, Boston University
MEd, University of Massachusetts at Amherst
BA, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Assistant Professor of Special Education
PhD, Special Education, Vanderbilt University
MBA, University of Illinois at Chicago
MA, Modern Languages, University of Arizona
BA, Modern Languages, University of Illinois at Urbana
BS, Mathematics, University of Illinois at Urbana
Program Director, Daria Hanssen
Associate Professor of Social Work
PhD in Social Work, Hunter College School of Social Work, Graduate Center of the City University New York
MSW, Florida State University
BA in Social Welfare, Florida Atlantic University
Assistant Professor and Coordinator of Field Education
PhD in Social Work, University of Toronto
Diploma in Social Work Research, University of Toronto
MSW, University of Toronto, Canada
BSW, University of Western Ontario
Assistant Professor of Social Work
PhD in Social Welfare, Graduate Center of the City University of New York
MSW, Hunter College School of Social Work
PhD, Social Work, University of Connecticut
MSW, Social Work, University of Connecticut
MS, Community Counseling. Western Connecticut State University
BA, Sociology Washington University in St. Louis
Chair, C. Ryan Kinlaw
Associate Professor of Psychology
PhD in Developmental Psychology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
MEd in Human Development and Psychology, Harvard University
BS in Psychology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Peter M. del Rosario
Associate Professor, Psychology and Counselor Educator, MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program
PhD in Counseling Psychology, State University of New York at Buffalo
BS in Psychology, Union College
PhD in Biopsychology, University of Montana
MA in Learning, University of Montana
BA in Psychology, University of Montana
PhD, George Mason University
BA, Western Connecticut State University
PhD in Experimental Psychology, East Tennessee State University
BS, Middle Tennessee State University
PhD, City University of New York
PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience, University of California, Los Angeles
BA in Psychology, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision, University of Northern Colorado
MEd in Counseling, University of Mississippi
BA in Psychology, University of Mississippi
Kimery Levering
PhD in Cognitive Psychology, Binghamton University
MS in Psychology, Binghamton University
BA in Psychology, The College of New Jersey
PhD in Experimental Psychology, Kent State University
MA in Experimental Psychology, Kent State University
BA in Psychology, Manhattanville College
Patrick O'Donnell
Associate Professor and Director, School Psychology Graduate Program
PsyD in School Psychology, State University of New York at Albany
Advanced Certificate in School Psychology, Marist College
MS in Clinical Psychology, Loyola College in Maryland
BA in Psychology, Siena College
PhD in Clinical Psychology, Union Institute
MA in Psychology, Marist College
BA in Psychology, Marist College
PhD in Counseling and Counselor Education, Syracuse University
Certificate of Advanced Study in Disability Studies, Syracuse University
MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Long Island University
BS in Psychology, Universidad Central de Venezuela
PhD in School Psychology, Fordham University
EdM in School Psychology, Teachers College, Columbia University
BA in Psychology, New York University
PhD in Social/Personality Psychology, University of Missouri
MA in Psychology, University of Missouri
BA in Business Studies, Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
PhD in Clinical Psychology, Loyola University of Chicago
BA in Psychology and Theology, DePaul University
Stacy A. S. Williams
PhD in School Psychology, University of Massachusetts at Amherst
MA in Education, University of Massachusetts at Amherst
BA in Psychology, Amherst College
Faculty Publications & Scholarly Activities
Scholarly research, dialogue, and creative activity are critical to any academic community. Through consequential scholarship, Marist faculty members strengthen the learning environment in their classroom and share important knowledge with the larger scholarly community outside of Marist. Their substantive pursuits reflect a dedication to academic excellence and to their own development as scholars and artists.
View this year's Selected Faculty and Student Publications and Scholarly Activities