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Samuel J. Costa J.D., Delaware Law School M.A., Albany State College B.A., LeMoyne College Mr. Costa, appointed in 1986, teaches Business Law I. He has a law practice in Syracuse, NY.

James K. Duah-Agyeman Ph.D., Mathematics Education, Syracuse University M.S. Mathematics Education, SUNY Brockport B.S. Liberal Studies, SUNY Albany Dr. Duah-Agyeman, appointed in 1992, teaches Essentials of Mathematics. He is the Director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs and faculty member in the Mathematics Department at Syracuse University.

Claire T. Enkosky M.S., Library & Information Science, Syracuse University B.A., History, University of Maine Mrs. Enkosky, appointed Librarian in 2009, teaches English Composition and Computer Applications. She also works at CLRC.

Robert F. Fiorelli M.H.S. Concentration in Pathology, Quinnipiac Universtiy B.S. Biology, SUNY Cortland Mr. Fiorelli, appointed in September 2009, teaches Anatomy. He also works as a Pathologist's Assistant at Pathology Associates of Syracuse.

Elisa M. Grajales Ph.D., Couseling Psychology, University of Missouri M.A., Psychology, University of Puerto Rico B.A., Psychology, University of Puerto Rico Dr. Grajales, appointed in 2011, teaches Psychology. She is also an adjunct faculty memeber at Onondaga Community College.

James W. Herrick Ph.D., Anthropology, University of Albany B.A., Psychology & Sociology, Plattsburg State College Dr. Herrick, appointed in 2012, teaches Sociology. He is also an adjunct faculty member at Onondaga Community College.

Christopher L. Kowalski M.Ed., Bloomsburg University B.S., Mathematics, Blooomsburg University A.O.S., Simmons Institute of Funeral Service Mr. Kowalski, appointed in April 2009, teaches Thanatochemistry. He is a Funeral Director in Pennsylvania at Walukiewicz-Oravitz-Fell Funeral Home.

Susan Lamanna M.S.N., Nursing, Syracuse University M.A., Counseling, St. Joseph College B.S.N., Nursing, Catholic University Ms. Lamanna, appointed in 2011, teaches Funeral Service Counseling. She is also a professor at Onondaga Community College

John E. Markert M.B.A., Finance, Syracuse University B.B.A., Accounting, Niagara University Mr. Markert, appointed in 2011, teaches Accounting. He is also an adjunct faculty member at Onondaga Community College and works with Sirchia Cuomo, SSP.

Leili A. McMurrough J.D., Syracuse University B.A., Political Science & Philosophy, Lehigh Universtiy A.O.S., Simmons Institute of Funeral Service Mrs. McMurrough, appointed in 2009, teaches Business Law, Funeral Service Law, and Funeral Directing & Professional Relationships.

Michael L. Sovocool M.H.S., Health Sciences, Quinnipiac College B.S., Medical Technology, Utica College of Syracuse University Mr. Sovocool, appointed in 1989, teach Pathology and Microbiology. He is the Chief Pathologist's Assistant at Pathology Associates PC in Syracuse.

Donald J. Trendowski, Jr. A.O.S. Simmons Institute of Funeral Service N.Y.S. Licensed Funeral Director Mr. Trendowski, appointed in 2009, teaches Practicum.

Maurice C. Wightman M.B.A. Business Administration, Syracuse University B.S. Operations Management, Syracuse University Diploma, Simmons School of Embalming and Mortuary Science N.Y.S. & PA. Licensed Funeral Director Mr. Wightman, appointed to an adjunct position in 1969, took over ownership of Simmons Institute in 1986. He teaches Embalming Theory, Restorative Art, Practicum, Funeral Home Administration and History of Funeral Service.

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