RPTM Kudos and Announcements 2-27-06
Congratulations Alums
The following RPTM alumni participated in the College of Health and Human Development’s mentoring program and attended the mentoring dinner and workshop on February 3 with their protégés. We are indebted to these alumni for their valuable contributions to our students’ educational experience and development.
New Mentors
Michael Baker ’94, (mbaker@messiah.edu) director of conferences and events services with Messiah College and Protégé: Lindsay Johnson
Debra Goshner ’89, (tumblehill@aol.com) owner/ operator of Tumble Hill Campground (Cohocton, NY) and Protégé: Justin Robbins
Carl Hall ’02, (ceh175@hotmail.com) district executive of Boy Scouts of America (New Castle, PA) and Protégé: Colin Romberger
Joseph Hoffman ’75, (hoffman_joe@hotmail.com) manager of special projects at Barry Isett and Associates (Trexlertown, PA) and Protégé: Jeremy Deiter
Susan Johnson ’82, (sjohnsoi@gmu.edu) director of Hemlock Overlook-Center of Outdoor Education (Clifton, VA) and Protégé: Kristen Trout
Stephanie Krzywanski ’97, (skrzywanski@philabar.org) director of meetings and special events with Philadelphia Bar Association (Philadelphia, PA) and Protégé: Lisa Polakoff
Laurie McLaughlin ’88, (lfm1@psu.edu) instructor at Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center (Petersburg, PA) and Protégé: Noelle Carlin
Marcia Schaefer ’81, (mschaefer@ymcabwv.org) program director at Kennett Square YMCA (Kennett Square, PA) and Protégé: Maggie Neil
Gary Smith ’72, (garyksmith@state.pa.us) state parks regional manager with DCNR, Bureau of State Parks (Schellsburg, PA) and Protégé: J. Patrick Gould
John Spencer ’96, (jspencer@chesco.org) regional park ranger with Chester County Parks & Recreation and Protégé: Ryne Rutkowski
Barb McCloskey ’02, email director of therapeutic recreation with Garvey Manor (Hollidaysburg, PA) and Protégé: Rachel Gordon
Angela Spaziano ’03, email recreational therapist with Kidspeace (Philadelphia, PA) and Protégé: Bobbi Jo Witmer
Michelle Fisher ’99, (mfisher@hersheypa.com) reservation manager with Hershey Entertainment & Resorts (Hershey, PA) and Protégé: Catherine Star
Continuing Mentors
Jennifer Bean ’01, (jre146@psu.edu) assistant program director with Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center and Protégé: Sara Shepherd
Donald Coine, Jr. ’98, (dcoine@state.pa.us) state park manager with Bureau of State Parks and Protégé: Ryan Walt
Heather Erle ’04, (herle@remed.com) activities specialist with ReMed Recovery Care Center and Protégé: Angie Young
Katie Gaber ’99, (kgaber@remed.com) recreation therapist with ReMed Recovery Care Centers (Paoli, PA) and Protégé: Jolene Wagner
James Hennessey ’87, (jhennessey@dorneypark.com) assistant director of operations with Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom (Allentown, PA) and Protégé: Ashley Williams
Monica Hoffman ’77, (monicaahoffman@hotmail.com) therapeutic activities specialist with Torrance State Hospital (Torrance, PA) and Protégé: Amanda Becker
Julie Moyer ’82, (jmoyer@fs.fed.us) outdoor recreation planner with USDA Forest Service (Bradford, PA) and Protégé: Jared Fox
Terry Roth ’76, (Terry_Roth@nps.gov) chief of visitor services with National Park Service (Gallitzin, PA) and Protégé: Cole Barben
Phil Smakula ’77, (Phil.Smakula@montgomerycountymd.gov) recreation supervisor with Montgomery County Department of Recreation (Wheaton, MD) and Protégé: Amy Baginski
Larry Smith ’78, (lsmith18@juno.com) innkeeper with Cross Road Inn Bed and Breakfast (New Market, VA) and Protégé: Larissa Witmer
*If you have accomplished something you would like to share with the RPTM crew, please notify me. Also, if you are aware of accomplishments or quotes by our alumni, students, or staff, please let me know so I can share the news. Thank you! – John Dattilo, Professor and Department Head jxd8@psu.edu