LifePrep@Naz
A television clip focusing on LifePrep@Naz, a program Dr. Contopidis developed in collaboration with school and community partners.
Dr. Ellen Contopidis
Assistant Professor
econtop4@naz.edu
585-389-2916
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Education: B.A., CUNY Lehman College; M.S., SUNY College at Brockport; Ph.D., SUNY at Albany.
Teaching and Research Interests: Diverse learners; Assessment; IEPs; Teacher learner research; Special Education; UDL; Disproportionality; Collaboration and co-teaching; Teacher preparation. Read bio.
Teaching and Research Interests: Diverse learners; Assessment; IEPs; Teacher learner research; Special Education; UDL; Disproportionality; Collaboration and co-teaching; Teacher preparation. Read bio.
Dr. Kathleen DaBoll-Lavoie
Chair/Professor/Director
Department of Inclusive Childhood Education
Graduate Inclusive Early Childhood Education
kdaboll9@naz.edu
585-389-2618
Learn More about Dr. Kathleen DaBoll-Lavoie
Education: B.A., SUNY College at Potsdam; M.S.Ed. SUNY at Binghamton; Ph.D., Syracuse University.
Teaching and Research Interests: Differentiated instruction; Social studies education; Inclusive education; Program development and evaluation; Student learning outcomes. Read bio.
Teaching and Research Interests: Differentiated instruction; Social studies education; Inclusive education; Program development and evaluation; Student learning outcomes. Read bio.
Ms. Deana Darling
Lecturer
ddarlin3@naz.edu
585-389-2962
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Education: B.A., University of Rochester; M.S.Ed., Nazareth College.
Teaching and Research Interests: Diverse learners; Differentiated instruction; Social Studies and Language Arts methods, social studies as a transformative content area; Urban education; Teacher education. Read bio.
Teaching and Research Interests: Diverse learners; Differentiated instruction; Social Studies and Language Arts methods, social studies as a transformative content area; Urban education; Teacher education. Read bio.
Dr. Kerry Dunn
Assistant Professor/Director
Graduate Inclusive Childhood Education
kdunn4@naz.edu
585-389-5138
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Education: B.A., Saint Michael's College; M.A., City College of New York; Ed.D., NOVA Southeastern University.
Teaching and Research Interests: Differentiated instruction; Literacy assessment; Supporting new teachers; Integrating UDL across all learning environments; Community relations: home/school connections; Self-reflection as a means to inform teaching and learning. Read bio.
Teaching and Research Interests: Differentiated instruction; Literacy assessment; Supporting new teachers; Integrating UDL across all learning environments; Community relations: home/school connections; Self-reflection as a means to inform teaching and learning. Read bio.
Dr. Gail S. Grigg
Assistant Professor
ggrigg7@naz.edu
585-389-2865
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Education: B.S., Western Kentucky University; M.S., SUNY College at Geneseo; Ph.D., SUNY College at Buffalo
Teaching and Research Interests: Inclusive educational practices; Science; Assessment; Collaboration/Co-teaching; International special education. Read bio.
Teaching and Research Interests: Inclusive educational practices; Science; Assessment; Collaboration/Co-teaching; International special education. Read bio.
Dr. Shanna M. Jamanis
Assistant Professor/Director
Undergraduate Inclusive Childhood/Middle Childhood Education
sjamani9@naz.edu
585-389-2622
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Education: B.A., SUNY College at Geneseo; M.S., SUNY at Albany; Ph.D., University of Oregon.
Teaching and Research Interests: Diverse learners; Inclusive practices in mathematics and science; Special Education; Instructional design; Behavior management; Inclusive education; Autism spectrum disorders; Preservice teacher education; Personnel preparation; Positive behavioral supports. Read bio.
Teaching and Research Interests: Diverse learners; Inclusive practices in mathematics and science; Special Education; Instructional design; Behavior management; Inclusive education; Autism spectrum disorders; Preservice teacher education; Personnel preparation; Positive behavioral supports. Read bio.
Dr. Molly D. Keogh
Assistant Professor
mkeogh4@naz.edu
585-389-5179
Learn More about Dr. Molly Keogh
Education: B.A., SUNY College at Buffalo; M.S., Florida Atlantic University; Ph.D., Syracuse University.
Teaching and Research Interests: Preservice teacher education; Curriculum; Teachers as reflective practitioners; Use of digital technology in education; Differentiated instruction. Read bio.
Teaching and Research Interests: Preservice teacher education; Curriculum; Teachers as reflective practitioners; Use of digital technology in education; Differentiated instruction. Read bio.
Ms. Lenora Thomas
Secretary
lthomas0@naz.edu
585-389-2947
Learn More about Ms. Lenora Thomas
Lenora has worked for the School of Education for six years, first in the Field Placement office before moving to her current position. Lenora thinks the best part of her job is developing relationships with the students. Every year she enjoys volunteering for commencement to celebrate their achievement. "The best thing about working at Nazareth," she notes, "is the sincere warmth and friendliness of the faculty and students."
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