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Faculty

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Albats, Dr. Paul
BS, University of Chicago
PhD, Cornell University
Faculty, Case Western Reserve University
Schlumberger Oil Field Services - Research Scientist & Technical Leader (18 years)
Amendalara, Jo
Former exercise rider and horse trainer
American Cancer Society,
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Baillie, Jaye
President/CEO of Ocala/Marion County Chamber of Commerce
Balchunas, Ted
AARP Certified Instructor
Belz, Richard
BA,Marist College, NY
Juris Doctor, University of Florida College of Law
Vice President, OTOW Genealogical Society
Blair (Ret), Major Chris
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice, UCF
Graduated from Southern Police Institute, University of Louisville, KY
Chairman of the North Florida Violent Crime Council
Blinkhorn, Dean
Publisher/Editor – Ocala’s Goodlife
Bonaventure, Blaise
Boyer III, Dr. Willet
BA, MA, PhD, University of Florida
Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA)
President and founding member of Ancient Ones Archaeological Society of North Central Florida
Bravo, Diego
BA, Zoological Studies, Universidad Nacional De Colombia, Medellin, Colombia
Manager or Technical Assistant, 37 Paso Horse farms in Colombia
Founder, Director, or Instructor at Paso horse riding schools in Colombia and Ocala
Judge, Coach, Equine Clinician at various venues in Colombia and USA
Author of books and articles on Paso Fino and other horse subjects
Breu, Mary
BA, Michigan Sate University
MA, Furman University
Brown, Cindy
BS, Mathematics, Glassboro State College in NJ
BA, English, Rowan University in NJ
MA, Student Personnel Services, Rowan University
MA, Psychology, Rowan University
Buskirk, David Van
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Campagna, Shizuka
BS in Mathematics, Tokyo, Japan
Teacher of exceptional students
Carchia, Tina
Member of T.E.A.M. (Teachers & Educators of Art Materials)
Self-taught in oils, watercolor, acrylics, and pen & ink
Teaches Painting for Pleasure with Tony Carchia
Carchia, Tony
Certified Instructor for Alexander Art, Koh-I-Noor/Grumbacher
Certified Instructor for Winsor Newton/ColArt companies
Member of T.E.A.M. (Teachers & Educators of Art Materials)
Carey, Sharon
BS in Elementary Education, Concord College in Athens, WV
Computer Operations Manager for IBM Southeast for 25 years
Cech, Ray
BS, Pace University NY
MBA, U of San Francisco
President, Dunhill Executive Search
Senior Manager, Xerox Corporation
Writer and photographer, Triathlon Today, California Yacht Club, The Wall Street Journal, The Dunhill News
Vice President, OTOW Shutterbugs
Chard, Ronald
President OTOW Genealogical Society
10 years genealogy experience
Arbitrator for Indexing of Indiana Marriage Records, a joint project with Indiana Genealogical
Society and LDS Family Search for 2 years
Beta tester for Generations Network Family Tree software
Chase, Nessia
Certificate in Elementary Education
Worked for 30 years in Banking
Several classes in Finance, Banking, and Management at the University of Chicago
Clemons, Matthew
AS, Environmental Marine Science, Florida Keys CC
BS, Forest Resources & Conservation, University of Florida
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
Colen, Robert
B.A. American University
M.B.A. University of Florida
Director, Sholom Park
Park Board of Directors, Horticultural Arts and Parks Institute.
Cox, Beth
Teaches glass working classes in several states
Faculty of Bay de Noc Community College in Escanaba, MI
Glass blowing demonstrations and workshops
Demonstration Artist at Bristol and Ft. Lauderdale Renaissance Fairs
Owner/instructor of Perronville Art Studio
Studied various glass techniques over 20 years
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Davison, Terry
Owner/Trainer of Rowing School
Certified Personal Trainer Certified
Retired British Police Detective
Ex Officer in the Merchant Navy
DeCurtis, Maria Luisa
MSC Pharmacology, Universidad Central de Venezuela
Three years of High School in Italy
Member of the Nature Coast Decorative Artist
Member of Color Pencil Society of America
DiPiero, Frank
BS, Biology, Youngstown State University
MS, Education, Youngstown State University
Col USAF (retired)
Dobronyi, Kathy
BA, University of Arizona
Folgers Scholar at Folgers Institute, Washington, DC
Dodd, Bill
BA, Boston University
Dream analysis and public presentations for over 20 Years
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Elyaman, Dr. Yousef
MD, UTESA (Dominican Republic)
Board Certified, Internal Medicine
Board Eligible, Pediatrics
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Fertic, Allen
BA, University of Tampa
Using Apple Macs and Microsoft Windows based PC's
Building and upgrading computers as a hobby for the past 20 years
Co-teaching computers at MTP for 3 + years
Fertic, Sheri
AA, Computer Programming, Augusta Technical College
E-mail and Network Administrator for 10 years
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
Microsoft Certified Email Administrator
Novell Certified Network Analyst
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Gal, Nancy
BS, Food and Nutrition, University of Georgia
MA, Agriculture, University of Florida
On faculty of University of Florida Extension Service for 21 years
Gaufillet, Patti
Teaching Accreditation from Pearl K. McGown Southeastern Rug Hooking School
Served on the Board and is currently President of Southeastern Teachers Workshop
Received several awards from NY State Fair
Work shown in Rug Hooking Magazine
Teaching for the last 10 years; have rug hooked for 30 plus years
Gore, Allie
A.A.S. Nursing, Northern Virginia College
Oncology Nurse, Administrator Home Health Agency, Charlotte NC
Patient and Family Care Coordinator for Hospice of York County, SC and Hospice of Avery County, NC
Griffin, Coleen
Certified Level 4 Human Design Specialist in 2009
Certified Advance Level Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Practitioner
Creator of the True Radiance Beauty Profiling System.
Grim, Ruth
BA, University of Minnesota, MN
MA, Art History, New York University/Institute of Fine Arts
Six years as Curator in Charge at Baas Museum of Art in Miami Beach before joining the Appleton Museum in 2009 as Curator of Exhibitions.
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Hill, Lyn
BS, Occupational Therapy, Wayne State University
MS, Syracuse University
Emeritus Professor, Utica College of Syracuse University
20 years teaching experience
Hobbs, Ed
AARP Certified Instructor
Huckabee, David
BA, University of Florida
Masters of Health Administration, University of Florida
Program Coordinator, Alzheimer’s Association
Hurst, Sergeant
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Idziak, Tom
BA, University of Hartford
Automotive Seminars:
-The Behring Auto Museum, Danville, CA (Blackhawk)
-Mazda North American Design Studio, Irvine, CA
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Jaudon, Jim
Johnson, Judy
Attorney
Former Marion County Commissioner
Johnson, Sergeant Robert
Johnson, Sheryl
Jones, Cherry
BA Colorado College geology
Pre-school/parent education teacher
Children’s Bookstore Owner
Storyteller and historical character portrayer Author, "More Than Petticoats; Remarkable Alaska Women"
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Kelly, Dr. Evelyn B.
BA, University of Tennessee
MA, Southern Baptist Seminary
PhD, University of Florida
Taught 37.5 years in Marion County
Adjunct professor St. Leo University
Numerous articles and published 9 books
Kloman, Allen
Assistant Store Manager, Publix
Knight, Doris
BA, MA + 30 hours, University of Massachusetts
Retired Professor, 30 years of teaching
Kruszewski, Danielle
BS, University of Florida
President/Instructor - Creative Cents, Inc.
Kuester, Sharon
College for Creative Studies, Detroit’s Culture Center (courses included: Drawing Principles;
Illustration; Fundamentals of Design; Publication Design)
Schoolcraft College, Livonia, Michigan (Printmaking; Keylining)
Certified Mary Owens Teacher (CMOT) of Pen and Ink with Oil Rouging
Computer graphic designer and artist for EDS - 30+ years
Member of The Society for Decorative Painters, Color Pencil Society, Ocala Decorative Artist
Kuhn, Dan
Marion County Sheriff’s Office
Undersheriff
Chief Counsel
BA and JD, University of Florida
FBI National Academy
Law Enforcement Police Academy
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Lane, Dr. Thomas
BS, DVM, Cornell University
Emeritus Professor, University of Florida School of Veterinary Medicine
Founder, International School of Equine Sciences
Lantz, Norman
BA, Widener University
Competed courses in birding biology, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Teacher of birding classes and seminars for last 20 years
Former antiques dealer specializing in repair and restoration of antique furniture
League, of Women Voters
Ledzian, Kevin
BS, Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Tech
BS, Forestry, Virginia Tech
Registered Professional Engineer
Chartered Financial Engineer
Certified Senior Advisor
Registered Securities Principal
Levin, Robert
Industrial Engineering, Long Island University
Owner/Operator of Data Image - Digital Imaging Computer Solutions for Business
Currently the Advice Desk for the National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP)
Linhoss, John
BS, Birmingham – Southern College
MS, University of Florida
Community Sustainability Extension Agent – University of Florida
Lopez, Carole Drost
Placed 1st for pastels in Spring 2008 Ocala Arts Group Contest
41 years teaching pastel, oil, acrylic, and watercolor arts
Member Citrus Art League, Ocala Art Group, and Ocala Plein Air Painters
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Mawhiney, Dr. Bob
DC, Logan College of Chiropractic
Private practice chiropractor for over 50 years
Extensive publishing
Has lectured throughout the U. S., CANADA AND EUROPE
Postgraduate faculty member of five colleges
Meredith, Dennis
BA, Washington and Lee University
BS, University of Wisconsin
Graduate work at Perdue University
High school foreign language teacher for 14 years
Miller, Rita
BS, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Certification in Education, Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Miller, Tom
BS, Indiana University of PA
MS, Clarion University of PA
32 years teaching experience, Warren County School District, PA
Morgan, George
President of Aha! Seminars, Inc.
Author, Columnist & Speaker concerning Genealogy throughout the United States
MTP, Staff will Facilitate
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Nasser, Dr. 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 Certified, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Comprehensive Adult Echo, Nuclear Medicine
Noll, Dr. Steven
Senior Lecturer in American History, University of Florida
BA, William and Mary
PhD, University of Florida
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O'Connor, Jud
Odeh, Sami
BA, St. Mary’s University
Fifteen years working with stained glass (self taught)
Ohler, Cheryl
Certified Donna Dewberry One Stroke™ Instructor since 2001
Oliver, Lee Ann
Involved in Ceramic Technology for 25 years and in Fiber Arts for 30 years
Has taught pottery, glass painting, book binding, and other classes to adults, children, and
special-needs groups
Overmyer, Luann
Undergraduate studies in Pre-Med
BA, Psychology from UCLA with minor in Education
Trained in massage therapy and therapeutic bodywork
Trained in Ortho-Bionomy
Trained in “The Process of Psychotherapy”
Trained in Function Anatomy
Trained in Eutony
Training in Cranial work
Training in Body Mind Centering
Training in Esoteric Healing
O’Neal, Dr. Robert G.
BGS, University of Nebraska, Omaha
MA, Long Beach State University
EdD, Indiana University, Bloomington
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Parins, Pamela
Artist working in Metals, Fibers, Glass, and Naturals
Over 15 years experience in teaching basketry and fiber arts
BA & MS from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Sievers School of Arts, Washington Island, Wisconsin
Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Terry McCarthy MetalSmith Studios, Grafton, Wisconsin
Patterson, Kathleen
Florida Certified Horticulture Professional
Private Pesticide Applicator, 2002
Master Gardener for 12 years
Senior Instructor Green Industries Best Management Practices
Peebles, Betty
Pinkowski, Jessica
AFAA certified in group fitness and personal training
National Posture Specialist
Pippin, Debi
Stamping UP! independent demonstrator for 5 years
Teach card classes at The Citrus Springs Community Center since 2008
Cub Master since 2003
Cub Master Day Camp District Director since 2007
Pope, Diane
RN, La Salle School of Nursing
Hiking/Biking for 8 years
Primeau, Sue
MBA, Human Resources, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul MN
BS, Industrial Technology, Cheyney University, Cheyney PA
Owner, Teaming Pond, Inc.
Full time artist, exhibitor, and watercolor instructor
Member Florida Watercolor Society and Ocala Art Group
Puta, Janice M.
SRA Certified Teacher and Consultant in Spiritual Response Therapy
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Rauderson, Crystal
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Riberdy, Dick
Two years of intensive French instruction with Les Pères de LaSalette
BA French, University of Connecticut
MS English, University of Maine
Taught French in Brunswick, Maine 17 years
Taught High School in Fort Meyers, FL 24 years
Rourke, Larry
BS, University of Rochester/Syracuse University
MBA, University of Rochester
Advanced Graduate studies at:
UCLA Computer Science
University of Rochester Aerospace Engineering
University of Detroit
State University of NY Albany
University of Arizona
University of Wisconsin
University of Dayton
Sadtler Research Laboratories
Past technical advisor to the Marion County Sheriff's Office of Emergency Management
Retired R/E Product and Business Manager at Xerox Corporation
Snowsports Industry Consultant and Nationally Certified PSIA alpine instructor
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Sabawi, Dr. Zafer
AP, Florida
MBBCh, Cairo, Egypt
Diplomat, Tuberculosis and Chest Disease, UK
Graduate, Institute of Classical Acupuncture, University of Florida
Instructor, Anatomy and Physiology, Santa Fe Community College
and Webster University
Sanchirico, Bill
BA, Electrical Engineering
Certified in Comptia's A Plus and Microsoft and Novell's 20 computer networking MCP
Owner/Instructor, InfoBytes Computer School
Has taught computer classes at CTAE and Marion County schools for 8 years
Scott, Norm
Certified CPR/AED Instructor
Has taught for law enforcement, medical and private organizations
Scott, Rebeca
Certified Montessori Teacher
Creative Activity director for local Mops Organization
Creative Memories Consultant, 3 yrs
Shaw, Dr. Bryant
BS (Philosophy), St. John's Seminary College, Boston MA
Master of Arts (African Affairs), Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA
Ph.D. (African history), University of Wisconsin-Madison
Professor of History/Department Chair, Troy University, 10 years
Professor of History, USAF Academy, 6 years
Director of Academic Affairs, National Defense University, 2 + years
USAF career included extensive work in sub-Saharan Africa
Peace Corps volunteer in Botswana (southern Africa), 2 + years
Siegel, Estelle
Graduate of Hunter College
Studied Calligraphy at the Parsons School of Design
Owned The Calligraphy, clients included Nordstroms, Macys, Dun & Bradstreet, Delta, and Epsilon
Specht, Steve
BA, Communications, California State University, Fullerton
25 years Marketing and PR experience
Appleton Museum Events / Marketing Coordinator since 2009
Staff, On Top of the World
Students, UF Pharmacology
Sweeney, Thomas
Licensed Owner, Trainer, Blood Stock Agent in Florida, California, Arizona and Ireland since 1979
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Tallon, Patricia
TEAM, GREEN
Tegeder, Dr. David
Professor of History, Santa Fe College
BA, University of Central Florida
PhD, University of Florida
Tenhor, Dr. Ed
BA, Drew University
MA, Wagner College
BD, (Mdiv) New Brunswick Theological
DMin, New York Theological
Toeppen-Sprigg, Dr. Barbara
MPH, Medical College of Wisconsin
MD, Case Western Reserve University
Board Certified Preventive Medicine
Hiking/Biking since 1971
Turner, Lieutenant Jon
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Varner, Lisa
Veres, Joe
AA, Henry Ford Community College
Retired USN
Retired, Detroit Edison
Volunteer, Florida State Park Services
Volunteer, Marion County School Board Silver River Museum
Vos, Karen De
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Wallett, William
BA, Park College Missouri
Numerous Military Schools and Certifications
United Nations Military Observer
Lt. Col. USAF (Ret.)
Wardell, Matthew
Conductor, Ocala Symphony Orchestra
PhD Candidate, University of Florida
Wellington, Dr. Pat
BA, MA, University of Maryland
PhD, Florida State
Taught at University of Miami for 30 years
Wills, Sue
Actor and writer, teamed with husband William Wills
Portrays historical characters, such as Eleanor Roosevelt and Mamie Eisenhower
Has performed at eight of the nation’s presidential museums and historical sites, such as the Clinton, Bush, and Ford museums
Wills, William
Actor and writer, teamed with wife Sue Wills
Portrays historical characters, such as Franklin Roosevelt and Dwight Eisenhower
Has performed at eight of the nation’s presidential museums and historical sites, such as the Clinton, Bush, and Ford museums
Wood, Peter
BS, Northrop University
MBA, University of New Haven
Involved in the art of Bonsai for 11 years
Member, Bonsai Society of Florida, Central Florida Bonsai Club, and Marion County Bonsai Society
Chaired EPCOT/Disney International Flower and Garden Festival Bonsai exhibit for 6 years
Woods, Bob

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