Education Faculty & Staff


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Our faculty members are knowledgeable, passionate advocates for education and service. They have decades of experience as teachers, school administrators, advocates and leaders.

Donovan_Carole

Donovan, Carole

Carole serves as the contact between faculty and students, maintains faculty schedules, and coordinates use of the Curriculum Resource Room. She was an Administrative Assistant (UNH Manchester) for several years before becoming a stay at home mom and volunteer for her children’s school and extracurricular activities. She then worked for 6 years as a paraprofessional with preschoolers on the autism spectrum. She continues to support children with autism as a volunteer and respite care provider. More...

Fenton_Marilyn

Fenton, Marilyn

Dr. Fenton taught writing and English in high schools in NY and NH and was Director of Curriculum & Instruction in a local school district. Her dissertation examines strategies for improving literacy in college freshmen. Reading and writing success of students in high school and college is a special interest. She has taught courses as a Visiting Professor of English and joined the School of Education in 2008. She enjoys preparing teachers to meet the reading and writing needs of their students. More...

Haddad_Edmund

Haddad, Edmund

Ed teaches courses in Special Education. Ed has taught and consulted for 25 years in the northeast. His interests include the impact of individuals with disabilities on families and sibling relationships. He was the Director of Grants Management for Geraldo Rivera's Wall Street Charity Fund that facilitates the deinstitutionalization of individuals with disabilities. He helped JFK Jr. start Reaching Up, a foundation to provide workers in institutions access to education and more opportunities. More...

Harris_Marge

Harris, Margaret

Dr. Harris taught secondary history and social studies for 27 years and was a History Department Coordinator, Curriculum Director, and Asst. Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction. She was the Statewide Content Specialist for History/Social Science and member of the Assessment Development Committee for the MA Dept. of Education MCAS. She holds National Board Professional Teaching Certification and licensure in secondary history/social studies, supervisor, principal, and superintendent. More...

Heath_Mary

Heath, Mary Sullivan

Dean Mary Sullivan Heath has a commitment to students, teacher preparation and professional development, valuing the impact educators have as facilitators of learning. With over 39 years of experience in education, she served as an elementary teacher, learning disability specialist, federal projects manager, assistant superintendent, and grant writer as well as technical research consultant for the U.S. Dept. of Education and, most recently, Deputy Commissioner for the NH Dept. of Education. More...

Patusky_Lorraine

Patusky, Lorraine

Lorraine is Chair of Graduate Studies and serves on the university committees for Curriculum & Assessment. She was a fellow in the Project to Increase Mastery of Math & Science. She is project director for NH Dept. of Education's Mathematics & Science Partnership Grant, developing professional development models for increasing achievement in science through district partnerships supporting teachers. She teaches curriculum & instruction, assessment, and science & mathematics education courses. More...

Quiroga_Lara

Quiroga, Lara

Lara provides and coordinates professional development at local, state, and national levels. She served on task forces for Best Interest of the Child, NH Child Care Advisory Council 5 Year Plan, and NH Child Care Licensing Regulations Revisions. She has NH Credentials for Trainer/Mentor/Faculty Level 3 & Director Level 4, VT Master Instructor, and is a Henry Morgan Award recipient recognizing achievement in professional development and commitment to improving NH's quality of care and education. More...

Rogers_Audrey

Rogers, Audrey

Audrey is certified in grades 5-12 in social studies and has taught at the secondary level for 12 years and post-secondary level for 9 years. She is an expert in educational technology, secondary social studies education, and literacy. She has authored several curriculum kits. A member of the NH Staff Development Council and the NH Council for Social Studies, she also co-chairs the Advisory Board of the Freshman Experience course, SNHU 101, and is a member of the Teach 21 Team on ePortfolio. More...

Stavenger_Cathy

Stavenger, Catherine

With over 25 years of experience in elementary and over 14 years in higher education, Cathy is an expert in mathematics, differentiated instruction, and assessment.  She was a recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics Teaching at state (1998-2000) and national levels (2002) and of SNHU's Excellence in Teaching Award (2008). She facilitates field experiences including Family Math Nights, in which students use math games to teach parents how to help their children in math. More...

Thompson_Pat

Thompson, Patricia

Pat serves as administrative support to the Dean and Assistant Dean.  After almost 15 years working for the State of NH, she was excited to join SNHU.  In her undergraduate program, the support she received from the academic community was outstanding.  Being able to reciprocate this support in any way is paramount in her interactions with Education students. She is enrolled in the M.S. in Business Education program, hoping some day to translate her passion for academia into teaching. More...

Timney_Judy

Timney, Judy

Judy serves as Asst. Dean. She also served as Director of Advising & Assessment and Academic Coordinator and Assistant Manager (Audio Visual Studio). She serves on committees including past chair of the Student/Staff Disciplinary Review Board, Anti-Violence Committee, Women’s History Month Planning Committee, and Writing Enhancement Team. She serves as the adviser to the SNHU newspaper and writes for the SNHU magazine. She’s taught the freshman experience class, SNHU101, and English Composition. More...

Westwater_Mary

Westwater, Mary

Mary has over 20 years of experience as a reading and curriculum specialist, working many years as an educator and curriculum liaison, and most recently as a literacy coach in the Amherst, NH school district. Her early teaching years took place in private schools in NJ and NY. She is passionate about wanting to educate those who aspire to be teachers. Her experience gives her the confidence, understanding, and knowledge to encourage and lead students to successful fruition of their dreams. More...

Whitney_Susan

Whitney, Susan

Susan's experience includes 10 years as a travel consultant and 9 years working at a restaurant while completing a bachelor's degree. She works in the Office of Teacher Education & Certification. She holds a special place in her heart for children of all ages and has enjoyed years of volunteering in her children’s schools. She believes adults should enjoy the privilege of mentoring children. “To the world you might just be somebody, but to somebody you just might be the world.” - Unknown Author More...