Master the Possibilities - Adult Continuing Education in Ocala, Florida

Faculty

ANGARAN, David
BS, Drake University
MS, University of Wisconsin
27 years of college/university teaching at University of Wisconsin, University of Minnesota and University of Florida
Currently in Office of Experimental Programs at UF
2006 ASHP Award for Distinguished Leadership in Health Systems Pharmacy

Dr. BERDICHEVSKY, Norman
BA, City College of New York
M. S., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin
Extensive publications including four books
Taught in US and several foreign countries

BERRIO, Marlene
BBA, Pace University
Taught federal income tax preparation for the IRS for 7 years
17 years banking experience
15 years in international business experience

Chef BLAND, Dave
Southeastern Culinary Academy
Chef with over 20 years of experience in all facets of the restaurant business
Member of the American Culinary Federation


Computer Class

Dr. CHANDLER, James
BA, MA, Wayne State University
Ph.D., Holy Cross College
Retired Commander USN and
Chief Police Psychologist for Illinois State Police

CAMPBELL, Roberta
BA, Stanford University
AKC Judge, judging in US, Europe, Australia, New Zealand
Licensed professional dog handler, 25 years
Employed by the American Kennel Club as judge for three dog breeds

Dr. COHEN, Marty
BA, Hobart College
BS and OD, New England College of Optometry
40 years of practice as Optometrist
Authored four novels, lectured throughout the U.S.

COLEN, Jerry
BA, Ohio State University
JD, University of Texas School of Law
30 years of practice in Florida specializing in real estate, simple & complex estate and financial planning, wills, probate, trust administration and Elder Law

COX, Marguerite
BA, Concordia College, NY
Voice Classes, Julliard School of Music
40 years voice teaching experience

DOBRONYI, Kathleen
BA, University of Arizona
Folgers Scholar at Folgers Institute, Washington, DC
Teaches Shakespeare and history to home school students with Ocala Civic Theater

DUCZ, Kathy
SHINE Counselor
(Serving the Health Information Needs of Elders)
Florida State Department of Elder Affairs

DYER, Ruth
Interior Decorator for 15 years

Dr. ELYAMAN, Yousef
MD, UTESA (Dominical Republic)
Board Certified: Internal Medicine
Board Eligible: Pediatrics

HILL, Lynn
BSOT Wayne State University
MS Syracuse University
Emeritus Professor Utica College of Syracuse University —taught 20 years

KNIGHT, Doris
BA, MA + 30 University of Massachusetts
Retired Professor, 30 years of teaching

KUESTER, Sharon
Certified Mary Owens Teacher (CMOT) of Pen and Ink and Oil Rouging
Computer graphic designer and artist for over 30 years

Dr. LANE, Thomas
BS, DVM, Cornell University
Emeritus Professor: University of Florida School
of Veterinary Medicine
Founder: International School of Equine Sciences

LEDZIAN, Kevin R.
BS, Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Tech
Registered Professional Engineer
Chartered Financial Engineer
Certified Senior Advisor
Registered Securities Principal

Dr. MAWHINEY, Bob
DC, Logan College of Chiropractic
Private practice Chiropractor for over 50 years
Published extensively
Lecturer throughout the U.S.

MILLER, Tom
BS, Indiana University of PA
MS, Clarion University of PA
32 years teaching experience —
Warren County School District, PA

Dr. NADEL, M. Keith
AB, Amherst, English Literature
BS, University of Mass., Zoology
MD, McGill University
PhD, Kansas State University, Molecular Biology
MBA, Harvard University (executive course)
PhD, Harvard University, Political Science
Tenured Faculty – Harvard University
Tenured Faculty – Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne
NYC Health Commissioner
UN Physician-in-Chief
United States Surgeon General (interim)
Admiral, USNR - retired

Dr. NASSER, Ali
MD, Bangalore University, India
Residency: Schesterman Center University of Oklahoma
Fellowship: Cardiology University of South Florida
Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging
Mallinckrodt Institute Washington
University St. Louis
Board Certification: Internal Medicine, Cardiology,
Comprehensive Adult Echo and Nuclear Medicine

Dr. NOROOZI, Sheila
BS, Indiana University
MS, Barry University
DP, Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine

 

O’BRIEN, Cate
BA, MA, Elmira College
Instructor, Ocala Civic Theater

Dr. O’NEAL, Bob
B. Ed., University of Nebraska
MA, University of California
Ed. D., Indiana University
Taught at Iona College,
Indiana & Florida State Universities

OLIVER, Lee Ann
Involved in Ceramic Technology for 25 years and Fiber Arts
for 30 years
Taught pottery, glass painting, book binding, and other classes
to adults, children, and special needs groups

OSWALD, Jeanette
Certified Professional Astrologist (practicing 35+ years)
Taught at CFCC and Adult Education courses in Philadelphia
for 10 years

PATTERSON, Kathleen
Florida Certified Horticulture Professional
Private Pesticide Applicator 2002
Master Gardener for 8 years

PODKOMORSKI, John
BS in Electrical Engineering, Math, Physics
30 year managerial experience at Hewlett Packard

Chef PRUDHON, Paulette
BS, Ursinus College
Natural Gourmet Institute
Culinary Institute of America, California
Chef/Instructor for 10 years
Weekly Column — Star-Banner

Dr. ROBINSON, J. Daniel
BS, University of Georgia
Pharm. D., University of Cincinnati
Professor of Pharmacy and Medicine for
30 years at University of Florida

RIDENOUR, Michael
Admissions Director, Timber Ridge Medical Center, Ocala
BS, RN, Marian College, Indianapolis IN
Provides presentations on Medicaid/Medicare

ROHDE, Stephanie K
BS, Springfield College — Math & Education
M. Ed., University of Texas/Austin —
Computer Science Education
Taught computers for over 25 years; also taught
advanced mathematics at the USAF Academy

Geography Class

ROPPEL, Marie
BA, MA, Northeastern University
Taught secondary school & adult education classes for 18 years

SCOTT, Norm
Certified CPR/AED Instructor
Taught for law enforcement, medical and private organizations

SMITH, Elaine
BA, City College of New York
Certified Too Young to Retire Teacher
Director of Educational Technology AT&T and Lucent Technologies
Twenty years experience with adult and child education

STUBBS, Bill
BA, Duke University
MA, Emory University
Consultant on International Affairs
Retired, US Foreign Service
Has lectured extensively in US and abroad

SWEENEY, Thomas
Licensed Owner, Trainer, Blood Stock Agent in Florida, California, Arizona and Ireland since 1979

THOMAS, Ralph
BA, University of LaVerne
MPA, Golden Gate University
Taught at UCLA, Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Community College
Retired Chief Investigator from the Santa Barbara District Attorney’s office

TIFFANY, Neal
Attended Toledo and Indiana Universities
Certified Instructor of Mohr Development “Negotiating Skills”
Course on Negotiating at Harvard Business School
Guest Speaker, Indiana University, Tri-State University, Muskegon School System
Past President, Toy Wholesalers Association of America
Volunteer, Guardian Ad Litem, Fifth Judicial Circuit Court, Florida

VAN BUSKIRK, David
Involved in the art of Bonsai for 15 years
25 years of horticulture experience
Member of Bonsai Society of Florida & Marion Bonsai Society

VERHALEN, Brandon
10 years of electronics experience

VICARI, Ernestine
Oakland University
Art teacher over 20 years
Her work is available in Galleries throughout Florida and Michigan

Dr. WELLINGTON, Pat
BA, MA, University of Maryland
Ph.D., Florida State
Taught at University of Miami 30 years

WOOD, Peter
BSc, Northrop University
MBA, University of New Haven
Involved in the Art of Bonsai for 11 years
Member of the Bonsai Society of Florida
Central Florida Bonsai Club and Marion Bonsai Society
Chaired Epcot/Disney International Flower & Garden Festival Bonsai exhibit for 6 years

WOODS, Bob
Graduate, Naval Photojournalism program, Syracuse University
Taught photography and public relations courses
Retired U.S. Navy Photojournalist
Received a number of awards including Navy Photojournalist of the Year

 

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