Alumni Profiles

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Learn more about the accomplishments of Graduate School of Education alumni and how our alumni are impacting their field, their community and the world.

"Working within university settings provides rich and valuable learning opportunities."
5/23/19

Tanya Christ, PhD ’07

Associate Professor, Oakland University

“The research component project was one of the highlights of my degree program.”
5/23/19

Nosisi Feza, PhD ’09

Professor, University of South Africa

"I had a tremendous opportunity to learn from some of the best faculty."
5/23/19

Paula Ganyard, MLS ’96

Library Director, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

"I had the opportunity to publish and present with professors and counseling center staff."
5/23/19

Merle Keitel, PhD ’87

Professor, Fordham University

"I have always wanted to give back to my community and serve through education."
5/23/19

Genelle Morris, EdD ’14

Chief Accountability Officer, Buffalo Public Schools

"The strong preparation in professional ethics has served me well in my own work."
5/23/19

Douglas Scheidt, PhD ’91

Provost, SUNY College of Technology at Canton

"Without the help and dedication of everybody, change would not be possible."
12/12/18

Stephen Uebbing, EdD '87

Professor, University of Rochester

"I like to think that we have a personal impact when someone takes a tour with us."
5/23/19

Michael Venturiello, EdM ’16

Founder, Christopher Street Tours

"My experiences lead me to become a teacher and work with kids and I love it."
5/23/19

Rebecca Vujnovic, PhD ’10

Clinical Assistant Professor, University at Buffalo

"I learned the aspects and nuances of effective teaching."
5/23/19

Jillian Wilsey, EdM ’10

Instructor, Niagara County Community College

"The LIFTS program helped me understand who I am as a leader."
5/23/19

Casandra Wright, EdM ’03

Associate Superintendent, Buffalo Public Schools

"Never stop aspiring and inspiring; that is the power of education."
5/23/19

Timothy Zgliczynski, PhD ’16

Teacher, Lancaster School District