School of Education
Graduate Student Society
Faculty Profiles
Mary Beth Scumaci, M.S. Ed. (mscumaci@medaille.edu)
Mary Beth Scumaci is a Clinical Assistant Professor who serves in the role of Academic Program Director for the Canadian Education Program and Technology Coordinator for the School of Education. One of her favorite roles on campus is acting as an advisor for the Education Graduate Student Society (EGSS). Scumaci holds a MS Ed. from the State University College at Geneseo. She holds New York State permanent certification to teach Nursery School – Grade 6, has an endorsement in Early Childhood Education, a minor in psychology and a specialization in advanced teaching. She designs, implements and teaches online courses for the School of Education. Her hobbies include spending time with her family, photography and coaching T-ball.
Susan Sprague (susan.m.sprague@medaille.edu)
(ssprague@medaille.edu) is a graduate of Buffalo State College with a B.S. in elementary education and a concentration in early childhood. She holds a permanent New York State certification in nursery, kindergarten, & grades 1 - 6. She obtained her master's degree from Canisius College in the Literacy Program. After graduating from Buffalo State, she taught fourth grade at Fourteen Holy Helpers School in West Seneca for ten years. She then moved on to teach at Medaille College, specializing in the areas of Literacy and Methods. Some of her hobbies include dancing (tap ,jazz, & ballet) exercising, & reading. She enjoys spending time with her daughter.
Student Profiles
Monday /Tuesday Organizational Team
Amanda Berman
ab565@medaille.edu
Cohort: F 16
Organizational Roles: Cohort representative/Floater
Days on Campus: Mon/Tues
Silvia Caravaggio
sc557@medaille.edu
Cohort: F17
Organizational Roles: Cohort Representative
Days on Campus: Mon/Tues
Hometown: Mississauga
Education: York University-BSC-Psyc.; Medaille Colllege-Education
Favorites: Music, Dancing, Reading, Having fun!
Ambition: To be the best teacher I can be in hopes that one day I will make a difference in someone’s life.
Martin Misener
mm882@medaille.edu
Cohort: F 18
Organizational Roles: Cohort Rep
Days on Campus: Mon/Tues
Hometown: Font Hill
Melissa Monardo
mm923@medaille.edu
Cohort: F 20
Days on Campus: Mon/Tues
Hometown: Vaughan
Education: Honours BA in Sociology @ York University
Favorites: Chocolate, baking, swimming
Ambition: To inspire the students of the future.
Courtney Mulcahy
cm542@medaille.edu
Cohort: F20
Days on Campus: Mon/Tues
Hometown: London, Ontario
Education: BA Childhood and Family Relations @ University of Western Ontario
Favorites: Traveling, reading, swimming, working with kids
Ambition: To lead a fulfilled life doing what I love and making a difference in as many children’s lives as I can.
Shelly Sookraj
sns43@medaille.edu
Cohort: F 21
Organizational Roles: Event Planning
Days on Campus: Mon/Tues
Hometown: Mississauga
Education: BA in Sociology
Favorites: Tennis, cooking, going out with the girls!
Ambition: To become the best teacher by providing encouragement and adequate resources for students
Tara Habes
th34@medaille.edu
Cohort: F 21
Organizational Roles: Event Planning
Days on Campus: Mon/Tues
Hometown: Williamsville, NY
Education: BA Communication
Favorites: Running, Camping, good food.
Ambition: To be a creative teacher and not boring and predictable one!
Tanya Asaro
tma39@medaille.edu
Cohort: F 22
Organizational Roles: Events/Floater
Days on Campus: Mon/Tues
Hometown: Woodbridge, ON
Education: BA in Psychology
Favorites: Yoga, Tennis, History, Muai, Thai, Eating, Traveling the globe.
Ambition: To encourage learning as a teacher and one day as a principal
Megan Beckett
mgb44@medaille.edu
Cohort: S7
Organizational Roles: Secretary /Webmaster
Days on Campus: Mon/Tues
Hometown: Hamilton, ON
Education: BA in Social Science from McMaster
Favorites: Soccer, my dogs Molly (Jack Russell) Tater & Hamlet, my parent’s house in Muskoka, Alicia keys
Ambition: I hope that in the future I am able to be a successful and helpful
Josh Jones
jj383@medaille.edu
Cohort: S8
Organizational Roles: Cohort Rep/Floater
Days on Campus: Mon/Tues
Hometown: London, ON
Education: Psych. U.W.O.
Favorites: Golf, hockey, travel
Ambition: To be the best husband and father I can be and to motivate and inspire tomorrow’s youth ….just to have some fun.
James Bastin
jmb398@medaille.edu
Cohort: S8
Days on Campus: Mon/Tues
Hometown: Cambridge
Education: MS, education
Favorites: Athletics ( hockey, volley ball, basketball, soccer) the beach, wakeboarding, surfing, travel to the world’s best beaches
Ambition: live long and prosper, to educate, encourage, and motivate students to reach great heights
Emily Major
Emily.m.mjaor@medaille.edu
Cohort: S 8
Organizational Roles: Public Relations
Days on Campus: Mon/Tues
Hometown: Meaford
Education: Honours in Criminal Justice and Public Policing
Favorites: Soccer, Pink, Reading, Camping
Ambition: Long and happy life and career
Lindsey Smelter
Medaille College Email Address; ls479@medaille.edu
Cohort: S 8
Organizational Roles: Public Relations
Days on Campus: Mon/Tues
Hometown: Fegus, ON
Education: MSED-Medaille College, English and Women’s Studies-Lakewood University
Favorites: Sports, Curling, Reading
Ambition: To be a Teacher –silly
Fatima Serra
frs25@medaille.edu
Cohort: S 11
Organizational Role: Historian
Days on Campus: Mon/Tues
Hometown: Mississauga, ON
Education: University of Toronto, BA English
Ambition: French teacher, elementary
Katherine Babb
kb444@medaille.edu
Cohort: S11
Organizational Roles: Certificate coordinator
Days on Campus: Mon/Tues
Hometown: Oakville, ON
Education: BA Commerce, working on MSED @ Medaille College
Favorites: Bon Joni, all food, eating out!
Ambition: To make a difference, successfully raise my own 3 kids
Nitika Bajaj
nb57@medaille.edu
Cohort: S11
Organizational Roles: Events Planner
Days on Campus: Mon/Tues
Jessica Rosa
jr528@medaille.edu
Cohort: U9
Organizational Role: Cohort Rep/Public Relations
Days on Campus: Mon/Tues
Hometown: Woodbridge
Education: BA Sociology @ York University
Favorites: Spending time with my friends and family, dancing, snowboarding, basketball
Ambition: To become a teacher. One that is motivating and memorable.
Teri Blair
teri-blair@medaille.edu
Cohort: U9
Organizational Roles: Events/Planning/Fundraising
Days on Campus: Mon/Tues
Hometown: Toronto, ON
Education: Wilfrid Laurier University, Honours Sociology BA
Favorites: Spending time with friends-laughing, reading, shopping, ( like all girls) writing, and I enjoy spending time with my family.
Ambition: To become a teacher in the primary grades. I want to be the teacher that when kids look back, they remember with great memories.
Karli Coulter
Karli.coulter@medaille.edu
Cohort: U9
Organizational Roles: Fundraising/events
Days on Campus: Mon/Tues
Hometown: Whitby
Education: BA Sociology and Communication Studies. Post grad certificates Bus. Mgmt. and HR Mgmt.
Favorites: Reading, watching sports, working with kids at Rona’s Little Hammer Club, playing with new puppy, Molson
Ambition: To be a positive role model in the education system and enjoy each day to its fullest.
Jessica Devlin
Jessica.devlin@medaille.edu
Cohort: U 10
Organizational Roles: Cohort Rep-fundraising
Days on Campus: Mon/Tues
Hometown: Tillsonburg, ON
Education: University of Waterloo-English Language and Literature, Sexuality, Marriage and the Family
Favorites: I thoroughly enjoy spending time with my family and friends. My little sister, Amelia, is one of my favorite people.
Ambition: To become a teacher that inspires students to achieve to their full ability. I can’t wait to be involved with students clubs and activities.
Lauren O’Hearn
lo46@medaille.edu
Cohort: U 10
Organizational Roles: Cohort Rep/Fundraising
Days on Campus: Mon/Tues
Hometown: Ancaster, Ontario
Education: BA in History & Politics from Brock University
Favorites: My kids Liam and Katie; music- playing the piano- jazz, ragtime; Movies- Gone with the Wind; Sports- baseball, soccer & basketball.
Ambition: To be the best teacher I can possibly be. To enjoy my work so that it becomes a passion, not an occupation.
Wednesday/Thursday Organizational Team
Victor H. DeLac
Medille College Email Address: vd45@medille.edu
Cohort: F 23
Organizational Roles: Cohort Rep/Events
Days on Campus: Wed/Thurs
Hometown: Toronto
Education: BA History/Pol. Science
Favorites: Cycling, photography, coaching, swimming, rock climbing
Ambition: To make a positive difference in children’s lives.
Alex Kleiner
axk23@medaille.edu
Cohort: F 25
Days on Campus: Wed/Thurs
Hometown: Barrie, ONT
Education: BSCF (Forestry) Forest Technician diploma
Favorites: Reading, Skiing, School, Biking, Hiking
Ambition: Make a difference
Kendra Blimkie
kb435@medaille.edu
Cohort: F 26
Organizational Roles: Cohort Rep
Days on Campus: Wed/Thurs
Hometown: Hamilton
Education: BA Anthropology, BA Health Studies, McMaster University
Favorites: I enjoy playing all types of sports and am really interested in the physical health and nutrition of children. I also enjoy traveling and experience in cultural differences around the world.
Ambition: To become either a guidance counselor and/or a principal within the elementary/junior level.
Sam Abbas
sa473@medaille.edu
Cohort: F26
Class Organizational Roles: Cohort Rep
Days on campus: Wed/Thur
Hometown: Brampton
Education: Bachelor of Business Finance
Favorites: I enjoy playing all types of sports and am really interested in the physical health and nutrition of children.
Ambition: To become a physical teacher and/or principal within the secondary level.
Stephanie Pimek
Medaille College Email Adress: sp526@medaille.edu
Cohort: S9
Organizational Role: Cohort Rep
Days on Campus: Wed/Thurs
Hometown: Aurora
Education: BA History, Brock University
Favorites: Wake boarding, snowboarding, singing, swimming
Ambition: To be a great teacher one day and to be a great role model.
Celeste Cavanaugh
cc32@medaille.edu
Cohort: S10
Organizational Roles: Cohort Rep/Fundraising
Days on Campus: Wed/Thur
Hometown: Williamsville, New York
Education: BA in History from UB
Favorites: Books: The Odyssey by Homer and the Harry Potter Series
Movies: The Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy and the Ghost
and the Darkness
Food: Pizza
Color: Green
Ambition: To influence children to become independent, constructive and critical thinkers.
Melissa Dennie
mmd73@medaille.edu
Cohort: U 11
Organizational Roles: Historian, Cohort Rep
Days on Campus: Wed/Thur
Hometown: Burlington, ON
Education: BA in Visual Arts
Favorites: Sports: Volleyball, Tennis, Golf. Art: Photography/Painting, driving my car
Ambition: To be a dynamic and forward thinking teacher who maintains a good sense of humor and creativity within the classroom.
Rob Summers
rss57@medaille.edu
Cohort: U 11
Organizational Roles: Co-Rep/Floater
Days on Campus: Wed/Thur
Hometown: Waterloo, ON
Education: Bth, BA
Favorites: Sports, reading, playing with my kids, “lost”, pizza, coaching, EGSS, Settlers of Catan, debates and current issues.
Ambition: To be a teacher who is grounded in reality but strives to the ideal.
Angela Andrews
aa535@medaille.edu
Cohort: U 11
Organizational Roles: Publicity/Certificates
Days on Campus: Wed/Thur
Hometown: Clinton, ON
Education: Honours BA from University of Guelph, major in Psychology, minor in History, minor in Geography
Favorites: Strawberry ice cream, scrapbooking, reading, “the Office”, music, arts and crafts, traveling/adventuring and mini-golf
Ambition: To be become a teacher who cares about students and works hard to help them celebrate their successes and overcome their trials. One of my life goals is to learn to embrace change.
Lucie Morra
lm458@medaille.edu
Cohort: U 11
Organizational Roles: Event Planning
Days on Campus: Wed/Thur
Hometown: Woodbridge, ON
Education: BA Honours in Political Science and Philosophy
Favorites: Sports: travel, crafts, cooking, reading, and all things chocolate
Ambition: To be an engaging, motivating educator and to continue to learn through my students. Life ambition: To enjoy the journey.
Catherine Ciarallo
Catherine. Ciarallo@medaille.edu
Cohort: U12
Organizational Role: Cohort Rep
Days on Campus: Wed/Thur
Hometown: Bolton, ON
Education: York University, BA English
Ambition: Become a great educator and reach my full potential.
Saturday/Sunday Organizational Team
Lucy Collalillo
lc385@medaille.edu
Cohort: UW2
Organizational Roles: Cohort Rep
Days on Campus: Saturday/Sunday
Stephanie Ringwood
sr462@medaille.edu
Cohort: SW
Organizational Roles: Cohort Rep
Days on Campus: Saturday/Sunday
Hometown: Waterloo, ON
Education: BA English Literature- University of Waterloo
Favorites: Weight lifting, rowing, running drawing, horseback riding and most importantly, spending time with my family.
Ambition: To inspire kids to be the best they can be, both mentally and physically.
Jessica Stock
js837@medaille.edu
Cohort: US3
Organizational Roles: Cohort Rep
Days on Campus: Saturday/Sunday
Hometown: Welland, ON
Education: BA in Geography- University of Western Ontario; Post Grad from Niagara College
Favorites: Spending time with family, reading and exercising.
Ambition: To enrich the lives of my students and to constantly be learning through experiences.
Stephanie Sferrazza
ss847@medaille.edu
Cohort: US3
Organizational Roles: Fundraising
Days on Campus: Saturday/Sunday
Hometown: Fort Erie, ON
Education: B. Comm- University of Guelph
Favorites: Kids, music, literature & art
Ambition: To be an elementary teacher in resource/special education.
Jennifer Fueller
Cohort: FW3
Organizational Roles: Cohort Rep
Days on Campus: Saturday/Sunday
Hometown: Fergus, ON
Education: BA in Psychology – University of Guelph; Management Development Conestoga College, Guelph
Favorites: Walking with the kids to park adventures, campfire with family & friends & swimming
Ambition: To teach with everlasting creativity and energy in a Catholic School Board.
Rowena Tumanguil
rt99@medaille.edu
Cohort: FW3
Organizational Roles: Cohort Rep
Days on Campus: Saturday/Sunday
Hometown: Brampton, ON
Education: Honors BS – University of Toronto
Favorites: Books, travel, sports, friends & family
Ambition: To help my students reach their full potential and to instill in them a passion for learning.
Jen Szczuki
js862@medaille.edu
Cohort: US4
Organizational Roles: Cohort Rep
Days on Campus: Saturday/Sunday
Hometown: Education:
Sarah Gleeson
slg58@medaille.edu
Cohort: UW4
Organizational Roles: Cohort Rep
Days on Campus: Saturday/Sunday
Hometown: Toronto
Education: Theraputic Recreation- Brock University
Favorites: Getting to know new people, organizing, sports, & lots of leisure activities.
Ambition: To become an elementary school teacher and to motivate students to learn.
Dawn Richardson
dr422@medaille.edu
Cohort: UW4
Organizational Roles: Cohort Rep
Days on Campus: Saturday/Sunday
Hometown: Mississauga, ON
Education: Honors BA in Urban & Regional Planning from Ryerson University
Favorites: Hiking, singing, reading, and mystery novels
Ambition: To impart a love of learning through literacy in grades 4-6.
Marianne Wesseling
mdw44@medaille.edu
Cohort: UW5
Organizational Roles: Cohort Rep
Days on Campus: Saturday/Sunday
Hometown: Delhi, ON
Education: BA in Mathematics- Wilfrid Laurier University
Favorites: Digital Scrapbooking &surfing the internet
Ambition: To become an effective and understanding classroom teacher.
Ashley Talmage
at432@medaille.edu
Cohort: UW5
Organizational Roles: Cohort Rep
Days on Campus: Saturday/Sunday
Hometown: Mississaugua, ON
Education: University of Guelph
Favorites: The color blue, skiing, scrapbooking and stir fry
Ambition: To become a great listener, a person who understands, and to be the best person that I can by learning skills while attending Medaille College.
