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Dr. Nadja Johnson Bressan
Associate Dean
Chelsea Luff
Academic Office Administrator
Disha Khan
Academic Office Administrator
Carmencita Robles-Messam
Academic Advisor
Heather Gu
International Academic Advisor
Jessica Cameron
Motive Power Academic Advisor
Support Staff and Technologists
Andrew Troyan
Motive Power Technologist
Rob Zuk
Motive Power Technologist
Marco Giorgi
Construction Renovations Technician
Juan Carlo Magsalin
Construction Renovations Technician
Joe McEachern
Electrical Technologist
Courtney Booth
Hairstyling Technologist
Melanie Ranucci
Hairstyling Technologist
Renee Winger
Hairstyling Technologist
Samantha Dowty
Hairstyling Technologist
Bob Lukacs
Machine Repair Technician
Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship
Dr. Nadja Johnson Bressan
Associate Dean
Pete D'Elia
Coordinator
Carpentry and Renovation
Alex Lukacs
Coordinator
Annette Dearling-Manchester
Professor
Craig Brown
Professor
James McQueen
Professor
Electrician Construction and Maintenance Apprenticeship / Industrial Electrician Apprenticeship
Dr. Nadja Johnson Bressan
Associate Dean
Daryl Pooley
Coordinator
Ed Mokrzynski
Professor
Electrical Techniques
Joe Felice
Coordinator
Tim Bunz
Professor
General Carpenter Apprenticeship
Dr. Nadja Johnson Bressan
Associate Dean
Alex Lukacs
Coordinator
General Machinist Apprenticeship
Dr. Nadja Johnson Bressan
Associate Dean
Lisa Caruso
Coordinator
Industrial Millwright Mechanic Apprenticeship
Dr. Nadja Johnson Bressan
Associate Dean
Hairstyling
Merinda Arcidiacono
Coordinator
Joe Abbruscato
Professor
Rachel Labatt
Professor
Hairstylist Apprenticeship
Dr. Nadja Johnson Bressan
Associate Dean
Merinda Arcidiacono
Coordinator
Mechanical Techniques
Lisa Caruso
Coordinator
Motive Power
Pete D'Elia
Coordinator
Mike Beattie
Professor
John Johnson
Professor
Ian McCrory
Professor
Jamie Atkins
Professor
Pre-Apprenticeships
Dr. Nadja Johnson Bressan
Associate Dean
Welding
Mark Schneider
Coordinator
David Battersby
Professor
Mike Nicholas
Professor
Welder Apprenticeship / Metal Fabricator (Fitter) Apprenticeship
Dr. Nadja Johnson Bressan
Associate Dean
Mark Schneider
Coordinator
Marco has earned his Construction Techniques certificate from Niagara College and his Red Seal Certificate of Qualification as a General Carpenter. Previous to his work as a Construction Technologist with Niagara College, Marco worked for J&L flooring as a renovations specialist and operated his own company, MG Home Improvements. Marco is heavily involved in the day-to-day operations of the Construction Lab and can be found assisting students during hands-on demonstrations.
Joe joined Niagara College in 2009, bringing over 20 years of industry experience to the classroom. Joe’s passion for the hairstyling industry has earned him a place as a gold medalist with the Canadian Master Judges program as well as a competition and master judge for Canada. In addition Joe is the Ontario representative for Skills Canada and a national technical committee member for Skill competitions across Canada. Besides teaching the trade, Joe is passionate about influencing his students to give back to their communities. Joe is the lead organizer for fundraising on behalf of Niagara College for both the Good News Breakfast and Coldest Night of the Year team, two initiatives for Project Share that give back to those less fortunate in the Niagara community.
“Do something today that your future self will thank you for.” – Unknown
Michael holds his Certificate of Apprenticeship as a Motor Vehicle Mechanic from Niagara College. In addition, Michael has his Certificate of Qualification as an: Automotive Service Technician, Truck and Coach Service Technician, ASE Master Automobile Technician, Light Duty Emissions Inspector, Heavy Duty Diesel Emissions Inspector, Emissions Repair Technician, Certified ODP Instructor and Engine Machinist. Previous to his position as program coordinator, Michael worked as an Automotive Service Technician in the industry and taught part time, until joining the College as a full time faculty member in 2006.
“I never teach my pupils, I only attempt to provide the conditions in which they can learn.” – Albert Einstein
“We never know which lives we influence, or when, or why” – Stephen King