Lyndon State College Archives - Stafford Technical Center

Digital Arts Students Rule at Statewide Competition

Two Stafford Technical Center Students recently took top prizes at the annual Lyndon State College Design Competition. Joey Henry (West Rutland High School) and 2nd year STC Digital Arts Student won first place in the poster design competition. Paige Mayer (Rutland High School) and 2nd year STC Digital Arts Student was awarded first place for leadership and a $500.00 scholarship to Lyndon State College. Tiahnna Gillam (Proctor High School) and a first year STC Digital Arts Student also participated in the competition.

Attached l-R are Joey Henry’s Team Design and Paige Mayer’s Team DesignTeam 2 1

Team 6 1

Stafford Tech Digital Arts Students take Gold and Bronze Medals in Statewide Competition

bonnie-schnabel-design On Friday, January 30th, second year students in Stafford Technical Center’s Digital Arts Program participated in the Statewide Graphic Design Competition held at Lyndon State College. They had the opportunity to collaborate with other graphic design students from around Vermont and one New Hampshire school. Stafford Digital Arts student Bonnie Schnabel’s team took the first place gold medal using her design. In addition, fellow Stafford Digital Arts student Matt Hall’s team received a bronze for their design. Bonnie Schnabel is a Fair Haven Union High School student and Matt Hall attends Mill River Union High School.

Download PDF of Bonnie Schnabel Design

Peg Bolgioni – Outreach Coordinator

Peg Bolgioni-Outreach Coordinator
(802) 770-1275
[email protected]

Educational and work background:

B.A. Political Science, University of Vermont

I have extensive experience In the areas of marketing and community relations. Prior to joining Stafford, I was the Education Liaison for US Senator James Jeffords, with a focus on educational policies and practices within Vermont.

Special Interests:

Interests include reading, golfing, cross country skiing, and sampling recipes from the Food Network Channel.

Sharon Ryan – Special Education

Sharon Ryan
Special Needs Coordinator
802-770-1046
[email protected]

Educational Background

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration
Master’s Degree in Special Education
Professional Educator’s License to include:
- Career and Technical Special Needs
- Special Educator, Grades K through age 21
- Business and Administration, Grades 7-12
- Mathematics, Grades 7-9

Work Background

Stafford Technical Center (5 Years)
Taconic Excavating, Bookkeeper (Currently Part-Time, 2 Years)
Fair Haven Union High School (6 Years)
Poultney School District (5 Years)
Great Meadow (Comstock) Correctional Facility (2 Years)
Other jobs over the years: Bookkeeping, Sales, Telephone Operator, Construction, Hospitality

Special Interests

Home, family & friends, farm animals (cows & chickens), gardening & landscaping, carpentry for home improvements, own my greenhouse business, crafts, community service as a selectboard member/clerk, and a collector of antique steel wagon wheels.

Sharon Ryan – Special Education

Sharon Ryan
Special Needs Coordinator
802-770-1046
[email protected]

Educational Background

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration
Master’s Degree in Special Education
Professional Educator’s License to include:
- Career and Technical Special Needs
- Special Educator, Grades K through age 21
- Business and Administration, Grades 7-12
- Mathematics, Grades 7-9

Work Background

Stafford Technical Center (5 Years)
Taconic Excavating, Bookkeeper (Currently Part-Time, 2 Years)
Fair Haven Union High School (6 Years)
Poultney School District (5 Years)
Great Meadow (Comstock) Correctional Facility (2 Years)
Other jobs over the years: Bookkeeping, Sales, Telephone Operator, Construction, Hospitality

Special Interests

Susan Densmore – Human Services Assistant

Susan Densmore
Preschool/Human Services
(802) 770-1042
[email protected]

Educational and work background:

BS in Education from the College of Saint Joseph
Vermont state teacher’s license with certification in Early Childhood and Elementary Education
Sugar Maple Children’s Center – Head Teacher
Forest Park Preschool – Director/Teacher

Special Interests:

Family
Active in church – choir, lector
MSJ Bingo Volunteer
Sports booster
Like to travel
Like to eat out
Love to relax with a good book

Lori Cillo – Guidance Coordinator

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:

Exercise (jogging, weight lifting, hiking, etc.)
Photography & videography
Travel
All things Italian (the language, food, country, etc.)
Reading

David Warrender – Video/Multi-Media

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 Jeski – 8th Grade Program

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.

Jeffrey Fowler – Cabinet Making

Jeffrey J Fowler
Program Area: Cabinetmaking/Wood Manufacturing
(802) 770-1256
[email protected]

Educational and Work Background:
I have received an education from academics, coupled with “life experience”. I am a graduate of Rutland High School and Rutland Area Vocational Center (Cabinet-making Program). Most recently I have completed a mentoring course through Vermont Technical Collage that helped prepare me for the classroom. I have also taken many post-secondary classes, such as: Architectural Drawing, Personnel Management, Political Science, and Lay Preaching. I have expanded my knowledge in the field of technology by learning how to operate CNC (computer numerical control) equipment.

My work history revolves mainly around woodworking. I have been a self-employed furniture maker, cabinet maker and carpenter. I have also used these skills as an employee for various companies. For the past several years I have been teaching adults in evening courses at Stafford Technical Center. I have put my knowledge, skills and experience to good use in the classroom. Teaching is rewarding to me, in that it enables me to help others experience a fulfilling future in an honorable trade.

Special Interests:
I enjoy working with my hands, spending time in the woods, canoeing, gardening, reading about history and taking history-related trips. Spending time with my family is very important to me, as well as taking an active role of leadership in the church.