Contact
(518) 861-2530
ctheimer@mariacollege.edu
Contact
wtrevor@mariacollege.edu
Peter helped with program and course development of the BS Psychology program at Maria College. His professional experience includes Urban Education at UAlbany; item writer & reviewer for ETS & Regents College; Multicultural Training at Moscow State University; and Board of Education member.
Education
PhD in Educational Psychology, Research & Methodology Education at University at Albany
Areas of Interest
Human Development, Personality, Psychometrics, Assessment
Contact
(518) 861-2564
PByrne@mariacollege.edu
Joseph's professional experience includes being the Senior Lab Coordinator for the Social Processes Lab at Syracuse University and course development in health psychology, psychology of terrorism, psychology of media, positive psychology, and psychology of food and eating.
Education
PhD in Social Psychology Education from Syracuse University
Areas of Interest
Perspective taking, Gender relations, Positive Psychology, Personality, Stress, Physiological psychology, Psychometrics, Applied Statistics, Media and Popular Culture, Heuristics and Biases
Contact
(518) 861-2555
jcastro@mariacollege.edu
Contact
(518) 861-2543
adevlin@mariacollege.edu
Meghan is an experienced COTA, vision rehabilitation therapist, and fieldwork educator. She teaches at Maria, coordinates all fieldwork, and works as a COTA in pediatrics.
Education
MPH in Public Health from Purdue University
BS in Liberal Studies and Psychology from Excelsior College
Certifications, Licenses, Affiliations
Certified Occupational Therapist, Licensed
Contact
(518) 861-2549
mdenitto@mariacollege.edu
Contact:
sferrero@mariacollege.edu
Dr. Sunny Ferrero is a full-time and fully-remote Professor of Biology for the College of Arts and Sciences. They enjoy teaching a wide variety of life science courses including Anatomy and Physiology I & II, Microbiology, and Kinesiology. Showing students how they can tie similar concepts across several of their courses, and also how to apply "textbook concepts" to their everyday lives, is one of Dr. Ferrero's favorite aspects of instruction. A primary area of interest is in the biochemical aspects of our bodies, metabolism, and the influence that nutrients may have.
Contact
(518) 861-2595
mgalletta@mariacollege.edu
Matt Galletta is an instructor of English and the director of the Writing Center and Academic Success at Maria College. His background is in creative writing and educational leadership. He believes people learn best when they feel respected and included, and he strives for classrooms that are active, engaging, and discussion-based. He lives outside of Albany with his wife, child, and a few too many pets.