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Edward Ballo, LCSW

Edward Ballo, LCSW

Clinical Assistant Professor of Social Work and Field Education Staff

B.A., Dickinson College; M.B.A. Seton Hall University; M.S.W., New York University, D.S.W. candidate, University of Pennsylvania

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Specializing in behavioral health including substance use disorders among young adults, Ballo’s research focuses on parentification and the use of evidence-based practices in clinical intervention.

Amanda Cooper-Calderon, LMSW

Amanda Cooper-Calderon, LMSW

Clinical Assistant Professor of Social Work and BASW Field Director

B.S.W., Buffalo State College; M.S.W., Daemen College

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Cooper-Calderon supervises students’ field placement experience and helps them integrate social work theory and practice. She specializes in care for persons with disabilities, youth, and young adults.

Susan Cozzi, PhD

Susan Cozzi, PhD

Visiting Assistant Professor of English

B.A., Daemen College; M.S., Buffalo State College; Ph.D., University at Buffalo

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Cozzi's research focuses on developmental writing and accelerated learning plan co-requisites. She teaches critical reading and writing, and composition courses.

Amie Gamble, EdD

Amie Gamble, EdD

Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory Instructor

B.S., University of Rochester; M.A., CUNY The City College; Ed.D.; St. John's University

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Gamble's research interests include science curriculum design, factors that impact student retention and achievement within STEM fields, and the institutional biases that may contribute to underrepresentation and underperformance within STEM.

Brandi Guerinot, MA

Brandi Guerinot, MA

Visiting Assistant Professor of Business Administration

B.S., George Washington University; M.A., Ohio State University

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Guerinot has over 15 years of experience working in the sports and recreation industry and will teach courses in the sport management specialization.

Tara Kaczorowski, PhD

Tara Kaczorowski, PhD

Associate Professor of Education & Department Chair

B.S.E.D., SUNY Geneseo; M.S.E.D., Walden University; Ph.D., University at Buffalo

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Kaczorowski's research and teaching areas include teacher preparation/faculty development, instructional technology, video-enhanced reflection, and math/STEM instruction for students with high-incidence disabilities.

Jennifer Luzuriagga, EdD

Jennifer Luzuriagga, EdD

Assistant Professor of Education

B.S., Florida Atlantic University; M.Ed., Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University

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Luzuriagga's research focuses on increasing reading levels with struggling readers. She teaches pre-service teacher courses in teaching reading and literacy.

Amanda Park, RN

Amanda Park, RN

Assistant Professor of Nursing

B.S.N., M.S.N.; Chamberlain College; EdD, A.T. Still University

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Park's research focuses on long-term math skills acquisition for nursing students, obstetrics, and perinatal mood disorders. She is a practicing childbirth educator.

Kathryn (Kat) Procknal, LCSW

Kathryn (Kat) Procknal, LCSW

Assistant Professor of Social Work

B.A., M.S.W., University of Albany; M.S. (Applied Behavior Analysis), Daemen College

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Procknal is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in dialectical behavioral therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. Her primary professional and research interests include the treatment of self-injury and suicidality.

Mike Seils, PT, DPT, EdD

Mike Seils, PT, DPT, EdD

Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy

B.S., D.P.T., Nazareth College; Ed.D., St. John Fisher College

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Seils is a board-certified geriatric clinical specialist and certified stroke rehabilitation specialist. His research focuses on interprofessional collaboration in the home healthcare setting. His professional interests include neuromuscular rehabilitation, interprofessional collaboration, and leadership.

Colleen Wilkinson, NP

Colleen Wilkinson, NP

Assistant Professor of Education

B.S.E.D., M.S.E.D., Buffalo State College; SBL cert., St. Bonaventure University; Ph.D., University at Buffalo

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Wilkinson’s research interests are teacher preparation and school collaboration.

Marcella Zynda, MSN, ANP-BC

Marcella Zynda, MSN, ANP-BC

Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing

B.S.N., Daemen College; M.S. and Adult Nurse Practitioner, University at Buffalo

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Zynda specializes in cardiothoracic and critical care, patient and family education, palliative care, and educational care courses. She is the former president of AACN of Western New York 2020 and founder of Western New York Healthcare Education LLC.

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