Current Student Advising

Paramedic Studies

** For appointments, contact Nicole Green at (860) 727-6781 or ngreen@goodwin.edu **

Paula Dowd, Department Chair, Health and Natural Sciences


Health Science

(Students with Last Names A-D)
Katie Anderson, Academic Advisor

Years Advising: 2
Education: University of Connecticut, Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies
James Madison University, Master of Education in Counseling Psychology/College Student Personnel Administration
Why I became an advisor: I have always enjoyed working with students and love the college environment.
Why I enjoy Goodwin students: Every student is unique and has a different story.
Advice for Students: Remember to sleep, eat, and set two alarms! And never be afraid to ask questions!



(Students with Last Names E-L)
Stephanie Maxwell-Kirkendall, Academic Advisor

Years Advising: 3
Education: Southern Connecticut State University, Bachelor of Arts in English
Why I became an advisor: Advising provides me with the opportunity to develop a resourceful relationship throughout students’ college journeys.
Why I enjoy Goodwin students: Goodwin College is a place where you can truly make a difference.
Advice for Students: "Study while others are sleeping; work while others are loafing; prepare while others are playing; and dream while others are wishing." — William Arthur Ward



(Students with Last Names M-R)
Kaprece Smith, Academic Advisor

Years Advising: 10
Education: Lynchburg College, Bachelor of Arts in History and Minor in Secondary Education in Social Studies
Lynchburg College, Masters of Education in School Counseling
Why I became an advisor: I deeply value the relationship between educational attainment and achieving one’s goals.
Why I enjoy Goodwin students: I enjoy working with Goodwin students due to the diversity within the student body.
Advice for Students: Utilize Goodwin’s resource (your advisor, the Learning Resource Center, Student Affairs, the Library, etc.); we are here to assist you.



(Students with Last Names S-Z)
Catie Grosso, Academic Advisor

Years Advising: 3
Education: Mitchell College, Bachelor of Arts in Liberal and Professional Studies
Why I became an advisor: I want to have the same impact on my students that my academic advisor had on me.
Why I enjoy Goodwin students: Students at Goodwin have more drive and determination than many other college students I’ve been in contact with.
Advice for Students: Make sure you are up to date on all important information and announcements check your Goodwin email account at least once a week.



Health Science Advising Hours

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8:30 - 6:30 8:30 - 6:30 8:30 - 6:30 8:30 - 6:30 8:30 - 5:00


Environmental Studies

Bruce Morton, Program Director, Environmental Studies


Medical Assisting

** For appointments, contact Gayle McDonald at (860) 913-2163 or gmcdonald@goodwin.edu **

Heather Kies, Program Director, Medical Assisting


Donnette Martin, Faculty, Medical Assisting


Medical Billing & Coding / Paramedic Studies

** For appointments, contact Anthony Miller at (860) 913-2164 or amiller@goodwin.edu **

Barbara Rutigliano


Histologic Science

Kelli Goodkowsky, Program Director, Histologic Science


Occupational Therapy Assistant

** For appointments, contact Anthony Miller at (860) 913-2164 or amiller@goodwin.edu **

Deanne Anderson, Program Director, Occupational Therapy Assistant


Respiratory Care

** For appointments, contact Anthony Miller at (860) 913-2164 or amiller@goodwin.edu **

Patty Perritano, Director of Clinical Education, Respiratory Care


Phlebotomy and Lab Services

Ava Hill


Gayle McDonald


Social Science, Business and Education

Dr. Cliff Thermer, Department Chair, Program Director, Business & Organizational Studies


Human Services

** For appointments, contact Marilyn Portilla at (860) 727-6775 or MPortilla@goodwin.edu **

Jack Matthews, Program Director, Human Services


Dr. Sherri Bernier, Assistant Professor, Human Services


Homeland Security / Criminal Justice

(Students with Last Names A-M)
Brian Murphy, Program Director, Homeland Security


(Students with Last Names M-R)
Katy Carbone, Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice/Homeland Security


Business Administration

(Students with Last Names A-M)
Mike Rotondo, Associate Professor-Business


(Students with Last Names N-Z)
Bill Forte, Business Curriculum Coordinator


Organizational Studies

(Students with Last Names A-M)
Mike Wolter, Assistant Professor, Organizational Studies


(Students with Last Names N-Z)
Ernie Varela, Assistant Professor, Organizational Studies


Early Childhood Education

(All Child Study and ECE with Last Names A-H)
Lori Blake, Program Director Child Study


(All Child Study and ECE with Last Names I-P)
Kim Mansfield


(All Child Study and ECE with Last Names Q-Z)
Kathy Gavin


General Studies

Amy Beauchemin, Program Director, General Studies


Nursing Advising

** The Nursing Department only advises students who have been accepted into their programs **

AS Nursing

Jan Costello


RN to BSN

Rosemary Hathaway

Last Modified: 3/21/2013

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