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Great teachers and guidance counselors learn from great teachers and guidance counselors...like those you'll find in the Alfred University Downstate degree program.

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Agresta, Jacqueline, Ph.D. - Dr. Agresta is an experienced school social worker who has worked for Long Beach School District and Bellmore-Merrick School District. She has professional affiliations with National Association of Social Workers and School Social Work Association of America.

Begley, Lydia A., Ed.D. - Dr. Begley is currently the Assistant Superintendent for Instruction in the Wantagh School District. Dr. Begley is a respected member of the Long Island Educational community, teaching for BOCES, Roosevelt School District and the New York State Middle School Association.

Bitting, Robert

Cerio, John, Ph.D. - Dr. Cerio is a professor of school psychology at Alfred University and director of the University’s Child and Family Services Center, a full service child guidance clinic. A licensed psychologist, certified school psychologist, and certified school counselor, Jay has over 30 years of experience working in school and clinical settings.

Celentano, Joe - Mr. Celentano is a certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor and has operated his own practice for 20 years. In addition, Joe has worked for several different counseling centers throughout his career.

Coyle, Effie - Ms. Coyle has worked as a guidance counselor in New York City for over 20 years. In addition, Effie has worked at the district level as the Guidance Coordinator for District 22 in Brooklyn.

Darkeh, Ama - Ms. Darkeh currently serves as a guidance counselor at Long Beach Middle School. In addition, she is a certified Mental Health Counselor and HIV/AIDS Counselor.

Feinberg, Teuta, Ph.D. - Dr. Feinberg is a Licensed Psychologist who has a private practice and also works as an Adjunct Professor for the College of Saint Rose and LaGuardia College. Dr. Feinberg has had a distinguished career as a School Psychologist with the New York City Department of Education and as a Personnel Director for a private company.

Fields, Eric - Mr. Fields is a School Psychologist with Smithtown Central School District and is currently pursuing his Doctorate with St. John’s University.

Findling, Shoshanah, Ph.D. - Dr. Findling is an experienced guidance counselor, professor and program developer. She specializes in career counseling and has worked with adolescents and adults at community training centers.

Green, Andrea - Ms. Green is a certified Guidance Counselor and Social Worker. She currently serves as the Assistant Principal in charge of Pupil Personnel Services at Beach Channel High School. In the past, she has served as the Regional Social Worker/Counselor for Region 5.

Grossman, Stuart, Ed.D. - Mr. Grossman is currently the District Director of Special Education/Special Services. He has a Master’s in School Counseling and a Doctorate in Educational Administration. He has worked in New York City and Long Island Schools in a number of building level positions including School Counselor, Assistant Principal, Summer School Principal and Chairman of PPS and Special Education.

Heim, Maria, Ph.D. - Dr. Heim is a School Psychologist for Nassau BOCES. She is a member of the American Psychological Association, New York State Psychological Association and the National Association of School Psychologists. Previous professional experience includes School Psychologist for the Department of Education in New York City and Consultant in Early Childhood Education for the Les Clochette School.

Knox, Tulsa, Psy.D. - Dr. Knox is a School Psychologist with the Department of Education. She also worked at the district level and has worked in an education capacity at a Mental Hospital.

Schlegal, Jean, Ph.D. - Dr. Schlegal is a certified school and clinical psychologist. She has served as school psychologist for several Long Island School Districts and performs evaluations for pre school students.

Straussner, Joel H, Ph.D. - Dr. Straussner works as a Supervisor of Psychological Services for District 30 in New York City. He has worked as an Adjunct Professor at Touro College and the College of Saint Rose.

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