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INSTRUCTOR BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES Jay Abramowitch, J.D., has been a Pennsylvania trial attorney for over 40 years. Dennis Adams is the founder of Samada Life Philosophy and the Association of Holistic Counselors. Cheryl Admire is a financial advisor with Edward Jones. Bernard Alpert, M.S., Oxford Univ., Classical Archaeology; Chief Archaeologist at Tel Marisha for the Dept. of Antiquities, Israel. Fran Alpert, M.S., Oxford Univ., Classical Archeology; has thirty years’ experience working in Jerusalem Archaeology. Sal Anastasio, Ph.D., is a Professor Emeritus of Mathematics at SUNY-New Paltz. Sharon Ardrey has been a technology instructor for 15 years and is an avid couponer. John Bailey, Ph.D., taught history at Carthage College, where he served as department and division chair. Roger Weatherburn Baker is the founder of The Weatherburn Gallery and President of the Naples Fine Art Dealers Association. Bill Beckwith, Ph.D., is the author of papers and books on learning and memory. Jeanne Berger, MSSW, Columbia University, is a licensed clinical social worker with over 35 years’ experience. Frank Berna has nearly 25 years of experience in various aspects of photography. Kathy Bertone is the author of “The Art of the Visit: Being the Perfect Host; Becoming the Perfect Guest.” Martha R. Bireda, Ph.D., has been an equity consultant for twenty years in issues related to race, gender, and cultural diversity. Lynn Brand taught history to junior high students in Schaumburg, IL for 34 years. Lyle Bultman presents lectures based on decades of personal and professional experience of living and working in Asia. Daniel Bumstead is a retired 34-year veteran of the clandestine services of the Central Intelligence Agency. Jill Burzynski, J.D., is a Board Certified Elder Care Attorney. Sue Campanella, CTACC, is a certified Life Coach and owner of Transformations Life Coaching. Darlene Carswell, AP, is an Acupuncture Physician, Energy Healer, and Qigong Instructor and has been practicing for 21 years. Sal Catalfamo, M.B.A., has been an IT consultant for over 12 years. A.R. Colón, MD, Ph.D., MA is Professor Emeritus at Georgetown University. Michael Confusione, Ph.D., has had an independent psychology practice for 29 years in L.I.N.Y. Alex Crandall, M.D., is a retired psychiatrist with 35 years of experience in therapy, research, and teaching. Jim Crouse, Ph.D., is a psychologist and sociologist who taught for 32 years at the University of Delaware. Nancy Dauphinais is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Clinical Supervisor at the David Lawrence Center. Steven Derfler, Ph.D., is a Professor of Art History and Archaeology at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. William H. Dietzel, Ph.D., writes and speaks on relationship, business, political, and lifestyle issues. Viviana Dominguez is an international Art Conservator. Thomas Eastwood had careers with ATF and DoD where he conducted and led counterintelligence and criminal investigations. Ahmed Elrefai, Ph.D., graduated from Ohio State University with a Master of Science and a Ph.D. in Engineering. John Hazard Forbes is a Mayflower descendant. His art career gave him entrée into the houses and lives of America’s richest families. Garry Forrester began his professional career in 1976 when he enlisted in the U.S. Navy’s Music Program. Glenn Fraser is a retired college professor with a love of music and musicals. Harry Gaines is a retired educational publisher and author of Fitness Beyond 50: Turn back the Clock. Mimi Gallo is the co-founder of Art Friends at Chagrin Falls Schools and co-founder of Art Partners, Inc. Judith Gates, Ph.D., is a former educator and professor at the University of Durham, UK. David George, Ph.D., is a clinical toxicologist who teaches at FGCU. Jelena Gill, Ph.D., born in Yugoslavia, taught at the University of Belgrade and Michigan State University. L.C. Goldman is a retired advertising agency executive, author, and columnist for the Naples Daily News. John Goodlet has been a digital painter and photographer for a decade since he retired as a professor from the City University of NY. George Grasser is a retired attorney who created more than 200 condo and homeowner associations. Courtney Greene is a Criminal Justice graduate of FGCU. Kathleen Greene, M.Ed., is a published author and has taught courses in English and Journalism. Robert Grosz has a Masters in Nutrition from Clayton College of Natural Health and has owned a health food store for many years. Mimi Gregory was a member of the Leadership Delegation sent to Afghanistan. John Guerra, a Columbia University graduate and former Wall Street merchant banker, is the FGCU Director of Continuing Education. Thomas Hecker was recruited as the Founding Director of Horticulture at the Naples Botanical Garden. Charlotte Henschel is a psychotherapist. Suzanne Herrmann is a licensed Clinical Social Worker and has had a private practice for many years. Richard W. Hertzberg, Ph.D., has 50 years of experience with the fracture of various materials. He is a published author and award-winning educator. Braxton Hinchey, Ph.D., University of Missouri; Honors Fellow and Emeritus Prof. of Management, University of Massachusetts. Victoria Hingst is a doctor of audiology. She works with all types of hearing disabilities. Lynn Holley is the Executive Director of the Marco Island Center for the Arts. Jerome Jackson, Ph.D., Professor of Marine and Ecological Sciences at FGCU and host of Public Radio’s “With the Wild Things.” Margaret “Peg” Kaiser, M.A., did graduate studies in Art at Catholic University and Anglo-Irish Drama in Ireland. Walter Kania, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and former faculty member at Ohio State University. Ellen Katz currently lectures with the Osher Institute at Towson University and the Odyssey Program at Johns Hopkins University. Shelly Kaufman has a degree in communication and is a lifetime fan of movies from 1930 to the present. Martin Kawadler, CLU, ChFC, CLTC, CFPTM, has over 25 years’ experience as a financial advisor. Peter Kelly is a seventeen-year veteran T’ai Chi instructor. Robert Kenedi, M.Eng., is a retired telecommunications executive who now enjoys digital photography. Nancy Keny is a certified Professional and Personal Coach with over 25 years of experience. She is a professional speaker and writer.

Register online at http://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or call 239-425-3272 / 239-434-4737

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