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Earn your Psychology or Counseling Degree at Ģ��tv��

Ģ��tv��'s Department of Psychology and Counseling provides a wide range of programs designed to serve the varied interests and diverse professional orientations of our students. For over 50 years, we have been involved in the training of psychologists, counselors, and other mental health professionals and have helped students to find their purpose and passion for careers in business, law, education, research, and community work. The Psychology and Counseling department offers degree programs on the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels, in addition to post-master's programs. Our rigorous curriculum is based on experiential learning, a strong emphasis on clinical skills, and a focus on leadership, diversity, advocacy, and collaboration.

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Ready to start your journey toward an psychology or counseling degree? Discover the path that’s right for you.

Undergraduate Programs

Psychology - Clinical Services

Psychology - General/Theoretical

School Psychology Educational Specialist

Graduate Programs

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Counseling Psychology

Psychology - Clinical Services (MA)

Psychology - General/Theoretical (MA)

School Counseling

Clinical Psychology

Counseling Licensure

Certificates

PK-12 School Counseling Post-Master's Certification

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Facilities & Technology

Psychology Research Laboratories

Cognitive and Perceptual Sciences Laboratory | McGowan 1068
Dr. Edward J. Crawley: crawley@marywood.edu
Basic research on the processes underlying human memory and attention

Counseling Training Lab | McGowan 2006-2010
Dr. Bradley Janey: janey@marywood.edu
Counseling Skills Training Space

Mindfulness Lab | McGowan 1061D
Dr. C. Estelle Campenni: campenni@marywood.edu
Research exploring the effects of mandala coloring on mindfulness, mood, and state anxiety; Research focused on understanding if intolerance for uncertainty mediates the relationship between mindfulness and psychological distress; Qualitative investigations of naturally occurring experiences of mindfulness

Social Psychology Lab | McGowan 1071
Dr. Lindsay C. Morton: lcmorton@marywood.edu
Basic research using correlational and experimental methods to explore social psychological phenomena

Developmental Impacts of Virtual Activity Lab | McGowan 1064
Dr. Randi Spiker: rspiker @marywood.edu
Quantitative and qualitative research examining how technology and social media are changing human development and interactions

Psychology Library | McGowan 1052
This space is for student research and is part of the Curriculum Laboratory, which contains books and journals related to psychology.

McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies

The McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies, located on the corner of University and North Washington Avenues, contains classrooms and related clinical/professional space for Communication Sciences and Disorders, Psychology and Counseling, Education, and Business students. The Ģ��tv�� Market is also located here.

The McGowan Center is home to the School of Education and the School of Business and Global Innovation. The Counseling/Student Development Center is also located here.

The building has modern classrooms, computer labs, and controlled lab settings for the Psychology and Communication Sciences and Disorders programs. Students from the School of Education may utilize the Curriculum Lab, which houses hundreds of school textbooks, teacher manuals, and other teaching materials.

Market Ģ��tv�� is a convenience store located on the first floor of the McGowan Center. It features favorite beverages, snacks, Ben and Jerry's ice cream, on-the-go sandwiches, fruit, and salads.

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McGowan Center Classrooms

The Communication Sciences and Disorders program has many facilities and features a Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic, where students have the opportunity to work with individuals with speech, language, and hearing difficulties. The clinic is equipped with video monitors and a complete audiological evaluation facility.

The Psychology and Counseling program features distinctive teaching and research facilities to support counseling and psychology students.

The School of Business and Global Innovation operates facilities such as The Wall Street West Financial Lab and a Flight Simulator for students in Aviation Management.

The School of Education maintains a curriculum lab of texts, manipulative materials, and software designed for K-12 programs. For those interested in working with infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children, there are ample opportunities to observe and teach right on campus.

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McGowan Center Computer Labs

Forgot your laptop and have a paper to finish? Don't fret. All you have to do is walk to one of the computer labs in the McGowan Center. You can also find Assistive Technology such as Inspiration, Kurzweil, and WriteOutLoud. McGowan Center Computer Labs are located in Rooms 1052, 1056, and 1057. Color printers are available.

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Psychological Services Center

The Psychological Services Center (PSC), located in Room 1009 in the McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies, is a clinic and training facility. It serves the community as an outpatient mental health clinic that provides services to individuals across the life spectrum from young children to older adults. The entry of the PSC is privately located on the north side of the McGowan Center on Ģ��tv��'s campus. The PSC is composed of several individual, couple, family, and group therapy rooms, as well as a reception area and waiting room.

Individual Therapy
Marital/Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
Child Play Therapy
Parent Training
Educational & Geriatric Assessment
Psychological and Personality Assessment

The PSC is not able to provide emergency services. If you have a life threatening emergency, please go directly to your nearest emergency room or dial 911.

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Curriculum Lab Library

The Curriculum Lab and Library, located in the McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies, is a curriculum materials resource area, designed to support the specialized needs of teacher education students.

In addition to books and other educational materials, the Curriculum Lab and Library includes an Ellison Machine, laminator, study area, televisions, and a computer lab with printers and scanners.

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Clubs

Psychology Club

Underrepresented Psychology Students Inclusion, Development, and Empowerment

Ģ��tv�� Association for School of Psychology (MASP)

Psi Chi

Chi Sigma Iota, Pi Chapter

Student Resources

Master’s students must graduate with a 48-credit degree in counseling or a related field to be eligible for the LPC in PA (Licensed Professional Counselor). To complete the educational requirements for the LPC, students must apply to the Counseling Licensure track at Ģ��tv��. Application may be made after graduation with the 48-credit Master’s degree. At a minimum, an additional 12 credits will be required for the Counseling Licensure track; at least 60 graduate credits are required for the LPC in PA.

For this program, you and your Counseling advisor will determine the fewest number of credits required. The student will be required to take courses that cover the core domains for becoming an LPC; fieldwork courses also might be required. The student and advisor will select an individualized course of study to complete the additional credits.

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Graduate Admissions Information

After completion of the courses for a 48-credit Master’s program, students may be required to take courses from those listed below; these courses cover the required domains for becoming an LPC in PA.

COUN 500: Field Placement Prep (0 credits)
COUN 501: Research Theory
COUN 505: Career Development I
COUN 507: Principles and Practices of Clinical Mental Health Counseling
COUN 514: Human Development
COUN 518: Foundational Counseling Techniques AND/OR

COUN 544: Advanced Counseling Techniques (advisor discretion)

COUN 530: Ethics and Professional Conduct
COUN 532: Multicultural Issues for Counseling Professionals
COUN 543: Group Process in Counseling
COUN 561: Testing and Assessment in Counseling
COUN 545: Practicum (3 credits; group supervision; 100 clinical hours)

COUN 545a or b: Practicum (0 credits; individual supervision)

COUN 553: Internship in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (6 credits; 600 clinical hours)

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Contact the Psychology and Counseling Department

Location: McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies

Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Phone: 570-348-6226

psyc-coun@marywood.edu

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Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program (Psy.D.) | (APA) Accredited. For further information about the accreditation of this program, contact the APA office of Program Consultation and Accreditation, American Psychological Association.

M.S. Counselor Education (PK-12 School Counseling) | The Ģ��tv�� graduate program in Counselor Education has been approved by the and accredited by the (CACREP).

M.A. Mental Health Counseling | The Ģ��tv�� graduate program in Mental Health Counseling has been accredited by the (CACREP).

Latest News from the Psychology and Counseling Department

PsyD Student Megan Tewksbury’s Research Accepted for Publication

Ģ��tv�� PsyD student Megan Tewksbury is taking her research on mental illness stigma from the classroom to publication. Her newly accepted article explores whether an intervention designed to reduce mental illness stigma in face-to-face classrooms can have the same impact in an online learning environment.

Psy.D. Alumna Dr. Kelsey Allison Provides Autism Assessment Training to Current Students

Ģ��tv�� Psy.D. alumna Dr. Kelsey Allison ’22 returned to campus to share her expertise in evidence-based assessment for Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her training on the ADOS-2 gave current Psy.D. students an introduction to a specialized area of practice while highlighting the critical need for qualified autism assessment providers in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

Date/Time:Sep 9/12:00 AM
Location: Academic Dates

Date/Time:Sep 15/12:00 AM
Location: Academic Dates

Last day to waive or enroll in the student Health Insurance via the “Student
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Wednesday

Sep 16

12:00 AM

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Date/Time:Sep 16/12:00 AM
Location: Academic Dates

(24th through the 30th calendar day after start of classes)

Wednesday

Sep 16

10:30 AM

The Courts and Our Community: Law & Justice Day

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The Courts and Our Community: Law & Justice Day

Date/Time:Sep 16/10:30 AM
Location: Academic Dates

The Courts and Our Community: Law & Justice Day

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 10:30 AM until 1:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time UTC -04:00

Date/Time:Sep 19/6:00 AM
Location: McGowan Conference Room, Swartz Conference Room B, Swartz Conference Room C, Nazareth, Nazareth Hall Latour Room, Nazareth Hall Upper Main-Entire, Nazareth Hall Upper Main-Small Side, Nazareth Hall Upper Main-Large Side, Swartz Center Marian Chapel,…

All Alumni. All Classes. All In.

Mark your calendars and make your way back to campus for Alumni Weekend, a celebration dedicated to bringing together alumni from all years for a memorable weekend of reconnection, nostalgia, and fun!

From Friday, September 18, through Monday, September 21, join fellow alumni for an exciting lineup of events. This is your weekend to return home and relive the moments that made your time here unforgettable.

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Sunday

Sep 20

12:00 AM

Yom Kippur Begins at Sundown

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Yom Kippur Begins at Sundown

Date/Time:Sep 20/12:00 AM
Location: Academic Dates

Monday

Sep 21

12:00 AM

International Day of Peace

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International Day of Peace

Date/Time:Sep 21/12:00 AM
Location: Academic Dates

Tuesday

Sep 22

12:00 PM

The Courts and Our Community: Introduction to Federal Courts & the Rule of Law

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The Courts and Our Community: Introduction to Federal Courts & the Rule of Law

Date/Time:Sep 22/12:00 PM
Location: Academic Dates

Introduction to Federal Courts and the Rule of Law - Presented by Judges Karoline Mehalchick and Jennifer Wilson, this session will provide an overview of the basic structure of the federal courts, what the rule of law means historically and today, and some of the major issues facing federal courts today.

Meeting in Swartz, conference room A.

Wednesday

Sep 23

12:00 AM

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The Courts and Our Community: Modern Constitutional Issues

Date/Time:Oct 6/12:00 PM
Location: Academic Dates

Presented by Magistrate Judge Martin Carlson (Ret.), Assistant United States Attorneys Carl Marchioli and Christian Haugsby, and former Assistant Federal Public Defender Fritz Ulrich, this session will include discussion of how the Constitution applies to everyday issues and recent interpretation and application of the Constitution by our courts.

Meeting in Swartz a, conference room.

Thursday

Oct 8

8:00 PM

Zander Feist Senior Capstone

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Zander Feist Senior Capstone

Date/Time:Oct 8/8:00 PM
Location: Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts Room 98 Black Box Theater

Zander Feist Senior Capstone

Friday

Oct 9

12:00 AM

Full Policy Committee meeting

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Full Policy Committee meeting

Date/Time:Oct 9/12:00 AM
Location: Academic Dates

Friday

Oct 9

5:00 PM

Ģ��tv�� Alumni Meet up at Roba's

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Ģ��tv�� Alumni Meet up at Roba's

Date/Time:Oct 9/5:00 PM
Location: Off Campus Event

Join the Office of Alumni Engagement and fellow Ģ��tv�� alumni at Roba Family Farms on Friday, October 9, 2026, from 5-9 p.m.

Tickets are $19.95 per person, which is a $10 savings off the regular ticket price.

We have reserved Campfire Site 28 for an alumni meet-up from 7-8, so stop by and join us for some snacks and Ģ��tv�� swag!

Please email alumni@marywood.edu for more information; we look forward to seeing you there!

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Saturday

Oct 10

1:00 PM

Michael Parker Faculty Recital

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Michael Parker Faculty Recital

Date/Time:Oct 10/1:00 PM
Location: Swartz Center Marian Chapel

Saturday

Oct 24

7:30 PM

War of the Worlds: The Panic Broadcast

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War of the Worlds: The Panic Broadcast

Date/Time:Oct 24/7:30 PM
Location: Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts Room 100 Theatre (Auditorium)

War of the Worlds: The Panic Broadcast

Theatre Fall Performance

Sunday

Oct 25

2:00 PM

War of the Worlds: The Panic Broadcast

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War of the Worlds: The Panic Broadcast

Date/Time:Oct 25/2:00 PM
Location: Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts Room 100 Theatre (Auditorium)

War of the Worlds: The Panic Broadcast

Date/Time:Oct 31/2:00 PM
Location: Swartz Center Marian Chapel

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Advocacy Day (Online Hours to Supplant Lost Day)

Date/Time:Nov 4/12:00 AM
Location: Academic Dates

Wednesday

Nov 4

12:00 PM

The Courts and Our Community: Social Justice / Advocacy Day

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The Courts and Our Community: Social Justice / Advocacy Day

Date/Time:Nov 4/12:00 PM
Location: Academic Dates

Meeting in conference room a, swartz.

Tuesday

Nov 10

12:00 AM

IHM Founders Day

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IHM Founders Day

Date/Time:Nov 10/12:00 AM
Location: Academic Dates

Wednesday

Nov 11

12:00 AM

Veterans Day

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Veterans Day

Date/Time:Nov 11/12:00 AM
Location: Academic Dates

Friday

Nov 13

1:00 PM

Graduate Curriculum Committee Meeting

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Graduate Curriculum Committee Meeting

Date/Time:Nov 13/1:00 PM
Location: Academic Dates

Saturday

Nov 14

6:00 PM

Scranton/WB Hockey Game Alumni MeetUp

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Scranton/WB Hockey Game Alumni MeetUp

Date/Time:Nov 14/6:00 PM
Location: Off Campus Event

Date/Time:Nov 17/12:00 PM
Location: Academic Dates

Presented by Judge Thomas Vanaskie (Ret.), Assistant United States Attorney Jenny Roberts, and Attorney Christopher Opiel, along with Judges Karoline Mehalchick and Jennifer Wilson, the final session will explore how cases move through the federal court system, the issues attorneys face in advocating for their clients, and how judges ultimately reach their decisions.

Date/Time:Nov 20/7:00 PM
Location: Swartz Center Marian Chapel

Date/Time:Nov 30/8:00 PM
Location: Swartz Center Marian Chapel

Vocal Recital Showcase

Wednesday

Dec 2

4:00 PM

Annual Christmas Tree Lighting

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Annual Christmas Tree Lighting

Date/Time:Dec 2/4:00 PM
Location: Liberal Arts Center Rotunda

Thursday

Dec 3

5:30 PM

Binghamton Club Alumni Gathering

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Binghamton Club Alumni Gathering

Date/Time:Dec 3/5:30 PM
Location: Off Campus Event

Ģ��tv�� Alumni Meetup at The Binghamton ClubThursday, December | 5:30–8:00 p.m.The Binghamton Club, Binghamton, NY

Join us for our annual Ģ��tv�� Alumni Meetup at The Binghamton Club! Reconnect with fellow alumni, share memories, and enjoy an evening filled with great conversation and Pacer pride in an elegant setting.
$45 per person includes dinner and drinks.
This beloved tradition is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season with your Ģ��tv�� community—we can’t wait to see you there!
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Friday

Dec 4

12:00 AM

Hanukkah Begins at Sundown

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: No Classes; All Administrative Offices Closed

Date/Time:Jan 18/12:00 AM
Location: Academic Dates

Tuesday

Jan 19

12:00 AM

Drop courses & receive 100% refund/cancellation of tuition and course fees.

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Drop courses & receive 100% refund/cancellation of tuition and course fees.

Date/Time:Jan 19/12:00 AM
Location: Academic Dates

Date/Time:Jan 20/12:00 AM
Location: Academic Dates

Date/Time:Jan 27/12:00 AM
Location: Academic Dates

(17^th through the 23rd calendar day after start of classes)

Sunday

Jan 31

3:00 PM

Vocal Recital Showcase

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Vocal Recital Showcase

Date/Time:Jan 31/3:00 PM
Location: Swartz Center Marian Chapel

Vocal Recial Showcase

Tuesday

Feb 2

12:00 AM

Groundhog Day

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Groundhog Day

Date/Time:Feb 2/12:00 AM
Location: Academic Dates

Wednesday

Feb 3

12:00 AM

Drop courses & receive 25% refund/cancellation of tuition and course fees.

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Drop courses & receive 25% refund/cancellation of tuition and course fees.

Date/Time:Feb 3/12:00 AM
Location: Academic Dates

Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Meeting

Date/Time:Mar 19/3:00 PM
Location: Academic Dates

Friday

Mar 19

7:30 PM

Recital Showcase

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Recital Showcase

Admitted Student Day

Date/Time:Apr 3/7:00 AM
Location: McGowan Conference Room, Swartz Conference Room B, Swartz Conference Room C, Swartz Conference Room D, Swartz Conference Room E, Swartz Center B Tiled Area, Nazareth, Nazareth Hall Latour Room, Nazareth Hall Upper Main-Entire

Students that have been admitted to the university will be attending to confirm that Ģ��tv�� is the school for them.

Tuesday

Apr 6

12:00 AM

Registration Begins for Fall Courses

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Registration Begins for Fall Courses

Date/Time:Apr 6/12:00 AM
Location: Academic Dates

Thursday

Apr 8

12:00 AM

Executive Committee Meeting

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Date/Time:May 2/12:00 AM
Location: Academic Dates

Sunday

May 2

1:00 PM

Ģ��tv�� Dance Team Performance

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Ģ��tv�� Dance Team Performance

Date/Time:May 2/1:00 PM
Location: Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts Room 100 Theatre (Auditorium)

Ģ��tv�� Dance Team Performance

Sunday

May 2

3:00 PM

Concert Choir Concert

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Concert Choir Concert

Board of Trustee Retreat

Date/Time:Aug 20/8:30 AM
Location: Nazareth Hall Lynett Board Room

University Housing Closes at 6 P.M. for Graduating Students

Date/Time:May 20/12:00 AM
Location: Academic Dates

Saturday

May 20

1:00 PM

Commencement

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Commencement

Date/Time:Aug 28/12:00 AM
Location: Academic Dates

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Earn your Psychology or Counseling Degree at Ģ��tv����

Explore Our Psychology and Counseling Programs

Undergraduate Programs

Psychology - Clinical Services

Psychology - General/Theoretical

School Psychology Educational Specialist

Graduate Programs

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Counseling Psychology

Psychology - Clinical Services (MA)

Psychology - General/Theoretical (MA)

School Counseling

Clinical Psychology

Counseling Licensure

Certificates

PK-12 School Counseling Post-Master's Certification

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Ģ��tv���� the Psychology and Counseling Department

Facilities & Technology

Psychology Research Laboratories

McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies

McGowan Center Classrooms

McGowan Center Computer Labs

Psychological Services Center

Curriculum Lab Library

Meet the Faculty & Staff

Dr. Matthew J Schaffer

Leah M Popple

Dr. Bradley A Janey

Dr. Lindsay C Morton

Dr. Janet L Muse-Burke

Dr. Kelsey A Allison

Dr. Stuart B Badner

Dr. Cheryl Patchcoski Banull

Dr. Jennifer S Barna

Kimberly E Bolesta

Megan L Boyd

Sr. Gail Cabral

Dr. Catherine Estelle Campenni

Dr. Brooke J Cannon

Santina Renee Cilento

Gail S Clark

Dr. Edward J Crawley

Christine E DeSousa

Cara-Jean N Dougherty

Dr. Mindy M Farley

Heather Lynne Fiedler

Samantha Lynn Fitz-Gerald

Allison R Fruehan-Nah

Brian A Greineder

Karen A James

Caroline M Johanson

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Deborah S Katz

Michael R Lavin

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Fauve Luckey

Kelly A Meek

Meagan Molina

Sara E Nardone

Derek J Parker

Heather Rakestraw

Bree H Riley

Karen Rossmell

Randi M Spiker

Alexa Angela Strelecki

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Christopher M Wessinger

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