SJCNY Faculty Gives Thanks

Raymond D’Angelo
Social Sciences

“One of the kindest human acts, to give thanks, a virtue to be lived every day, is gloriously celebrated on Thanksgiving Day. Thanks for family, many friends and colleagues.”

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Tina Ferro
Hospitality and Tourism Management

"I am thankful for the inviting welcome and assistance that I have received from the faculty, staff and students at SJC during my first full-time semester."

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Gail Lamberta
Therapeutic Recreation

“Above all, I am thankful to be a part of a wonderful family as well as being surrounded by very special friends. Together, we all play a role in helping those less fortunate, and to me, that is truly something to be thankful for.”

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Eileen White Jahn
Business Administration and Marketing

"In the current political and socio-economic climate, I am so grateful to live in a country where we can speak freely, disagree vigorously, and elevate discussion and problem solving through this process. I am particularly grateful to be a faculty member here at SJC, helping students to figure out how to shape their own thoughts, find their own voices and make themselves heard."

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Rachel Kreier
Social Sciences

“I follow the news, and I am so aware of how lucky I am to live free from the misery of war. I have a job that is endlessly interesting and suits my skills. My son graduated college and he's got a job that he likes now, too. Our family had some losses over the past few years, but life has been good to us this year, and I am very grateful.”

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Joseph Pascarella
Criminal Justice

"I am thankful for our great community here at St. Joseph's College."

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Tom Petriano
Religious Studies

"I am thankful for the students I teach."

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Judith Phagan
English

"I am grateful for the wonderful and amazing students I have been blessed with for 15 years at St. Joseph's College. Students make it all worthwhile!"

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Amy Poland
Criminal Justice

“Last Friday night, my close friends lost their teenage son, Tristan, when he was hit by a car. It has been difficult being so far away from my friends and my family (they are all in Iowa), who are also close to Tristan and his family as they grieve. I am thankful for growing up in a small community that has wrapped both this family and the youth in the community in their love and support at this difficult time. I am thankful for the ability to connect with my family through FaceTime and social media, keeping them close even across the distance. And I am thankful every day for the love and support of my family, loved ones and friends far away, the friends I have made here on Long Island, and the SJC community on campus."

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David Seppala-Holtzman
Mathematics and Computer Science

"I am fully aware that I lead a very good life and this is due, to a large degree, from the fact that I love what I do for a living.  I realize that many, if not most, people are not as lucky as I am in this respect. For this, and many other things, I am truly thankful."

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Dominique Treboux
Psychology

“For so much! But as a faculty member, I am grateful for my curious and engaged students, current and past! and thankful for my dedicated and supportive colleagues!  I am grateful for the Sisters of St. Joseph's for infusing the college with a spirit of caring, compassion and service.”