Kevin Corkins
Power Mechanics/Welding
770-1058 or 770-1191
[email protected]
Number of years as a Stafford Staff member: 21
Number of years in education: 24
Educational and work background:
B.A. University of Vt.
Instructor Certification, Hobart Welding Institute
Special Interests:
Fitness/Weight Training
Lori Cillo
Guidance Coordinator
770-1050 or 770-1089
[email protected]
Number of years as a Stafford Staff member: 6
Number of years in education: 7
Educational and work background:
B.A. Psychology, Saint Anselm College, cum laude
M.S. Counseling (double concentration in community counseling and school counseling), University of Vermont
Guidance Intern at Otter Valley Union High School and Milton Elementary School
Counseling Intern at Green Mountain College Counseling Center
Counseling Intern at Serenity House (Wallingford, VT)
Home Visitor, Head Start (Clarendon)
Case Manager and Residential Counselor, Northeastern Family Institute (Springfield, VT)
Support Staff, Rutland Mental Health Community Access Program
Photographer, Lifetouch Photo Studios
Carpenter’s Assistant (residential construction), Cillo Construction
Special Interests:
If you are reading these words, you have taken the first step toward a rewarding career.
Rapid advances in technology are making significant changes in the way we live. The workplace is changing as businesses strive to create a global marketplace. You can use all of these changes to your advantage as you prepare for the future, and Stafford Technical Center can help.
Dedication and Commitment Toward Excellence
Next to our students, our faculty and administrators are Stafford’s greatest assets. They are accomplished teachers, leaders and professionals who recognize the importance of preparing students for the future. They help ensure that Stafford offers the best possible learning environment for our high school and adult students.
Browse the Faculty and Administration list below to find the staff member you’re looking for (including their personal pages, if available).
Administration & Student Services:
Lyle Jepson – Director
Ted Guilmette – Assistant Director
William Lucci– Adult Education / Evening Division
Lori Cillo – Guidance Coordinator
Sharon Ryan – Special Education
Darlene Miglorie – Co-op Coordinator
Peg Bolgioni – Outreach Coordinator
Technical Instructors & Academic Teachers
Bob Bassett – History Teacher/Support Services
John Bixby – Electrical/Plumbing
Steve Briggs – Computer Technology: IT Systems & Solutions
Paul Cillo – English Teacher
Bill Comstock – Music Technology: Jazz and Contemporary
Kevin Corkins – Power Mechanics/Welding
Susan Densmore – Human Services
John D’Esposito – Public Saftey Services: Law Enforcement
Judy Baccei– Accounting/Business
Barry Ferraro – Culinary Arts
Jeff Fowler – Cabinet Making
Kristen Jarvi – Health Careers
Steve Jeski – 8th Grade Career Exploration Program
Karen Kysar – Digital Arts
Linnie Laws – English Teacher
Cheryl Niedzweicki – Hospitality & Tourism Management
Diane Northrop – Independent Study/Personal Learning Projects
Paul Pilcher – Math Teacher
Mark Skakel – Natural Resources, Forestry & Horticulture
Steve Steigerwald – Carpentry
David Warrender – Video Production
Len Williams – Auto Refinshing and Collision
Laurie Wilson – Architecture Engineering Design
James Woodward – Auto Technology
For more information email Maryanna at [email protected] or call 770-1178.
To register for evening classes please come into our office or follow the link below – print out the registration form and mail it to our office with payment. Please do not fill out the Online Day Time Application.
Stafford Technical Center in offering youngsters the opportunity to build on the beginning skills they are learning in their technical programs. Business offices in downtown such as those in the Service Building employ students in office positions.
Rutland is a busy commercial center for the Central Region of Vermont. Students have the opportunity for employment in financial institutions such as The First Vermont Bank on the corner of Merchants Row and Evelyn Street.
Automotive and Power Mechanics students are able to experience the supply side of the industry by participating in work programs at shops such as A & J Auto Parts on West Street & in downtown Rutland. This experience supplements their school program for Automotive Technology, Auto Collision & Refinishing and Power Mechanics.
Small to medium size manufacturing operations look to the Stafford Technical Center to provide them with trained and motivated youngsters to fill entry level jobs. Here a Manufacturing Technology student is employed at Interstate Manufacturing Company at Howe Center.
Students at Stafford Technical Center are fortunate to have two guidance counselors looking out for them. In the Guidance office, students can receive assistance with academic, social, and emotional issues as well as receive assistance with career and college planning.
The Guidance Coordinator is also responsible for new student applications, visits to the center, registration, and scheduling. Students may make appointments through their guidance office.
Please contact the Guidance Coordinator via e-mail or phone with any questions or concerns regarding scheduling classes and/or applying to Stafford Technical Center.
In addition, the Guidance Coordinator also collaborates with each student’s sending school Guidance Counselor to ensure that the student’s needs are met. The Guidance Counselor at the sending high school remains the student’s primary guidance counselor. The Guidance Coordinator also visits Rutland County high schools on a monthly basis. During these visits interested students may meet with the Guidance Coordinator to discuss programs and opportunities available to them at Stafford Technical Center.
Lori Cillo
Guidance Coordinator
1-802-770-1033
[email protected]
Stafford Technical Center is located in Rutland, Vermont. We provide technical education to area high school students and adults. Students from high schools in Rutland County (Rutland, Fair Haven, Otter Valley, Proctor, Poultney, West Rutland, Mill River, and MSJ) may choose from seventeen different full day programs. Many of these technical programs have articulated agreements, transcripted credit and dual enrollment options with Vermont State Colleges, which allow students to earn college credits while at the technical center. All daytime programs are available to adults in Rutland County without a diploma. These full day programs are also available to adults with diplomas on a space available basis. Most typically, adults choose to enroll in our adult evening classes for continuing education. Recently, Stafford Technical Center has partnered with Vermont Technical College in providing adult classes.
Stafford Technical Center has been providing technical education since 1974. Over the past ten years, many things have changed in technical education and the programs that Stafford Technical Center provides. Our students come from a wide variety of backgrounds, with personal goals ranging from college, immediate workplace, or apprenticeship. Please check out all of our exciting and new changes through this web site or a visit to the center.
Contact Lori Cillo – [email protected] or Lyle Jepson – [email protected] for more information.
David Warrender
Video and Multi-Media Production
(802)770-1059
[email protected]
Educational and work background:
After graduating college with a BS in Mass Media I began working as a photographer for IBM in Burlington. In 1998 I started working for PEG TV in Rutland, VT and eventually became the Executive Director of my own station. During that time I was also a free-lance editor, photographer and camera operator for a commercial production company. Currently I produce a small number of corporate videos and documentaries during the summer months in addition to teaching college courses in media and film. In 2009 I earned my Masters in Education and am a licensed School Administrator. In addition to my teaching responsibilities I coordinate summer and after-school programs for Stafford Technical Center and teach professional development courses for the Castleton Center for Schools.
Special Interests:
My interest areas include scriptwriting and photography. During my free time you can find me working on my house, fishing and spending time with my family.
Stephen J. Jeski
8th Grade Career Exploration Program
(802)770-1043
[email protected]
Educational and work background:
Tool & Die Maker, BS Degree in Education, many Graduate Courses, Workshops, and Seminars in the Mechanical Engineering field. Coordinator of the Eight Grade Career Exploration Program, and Skills USA Advisor. UVM Teacher of the year, 1983, Vermont Commissioner’s Award for Outstanding Programming in Technical Education, 1990 Vermont Vocational-Technical Educator of the year, 1995.
Special Interests:
Home projects, Traveling, Spending Quality time with my wife and son.