Penn College News

Faculty welcomed as Fall 2022 semester dawns

Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Among the newer additions to the Pennsylvania College of Technology community as the Fall 2022 semester begins are 19 faculty members, as provided by the Office of People & Culture. Fifteen will begin their instructional duties on Aug. 11; the remainder were added to the roster as noted.

"This cohort of new faculty possesses a wide range of experiences and skills," said Joanna K. Flynn, dean of curriculum and instruction. "We are excited to see the impact they will have on our students and the college."

Joanna YoderWilliam A. SchlosserGerald G. KaplanTravis HurstSchool of
Business, Arts & Sciences


  • Travis Hurst, Physics

  • Gerald G. Kaplan, Ceramics

  • William A. Schlosser, Emergency Management and Homeland Security

  • Joanna Yoder, Photography

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Andrew KingRuth A. HockerDaniel A. HamptonBrandon L. GroupSchool of
Engineering Technologies


  • Matthew A. Francis, Building Construction Technology (effective Jan. 5)

  • Brandon L. Group, Construction Management

  • Daniel A. Hampton, HVAC Technology/Plumbing and Heating

  • Ruth Hocker, Civil Engineering Technology (Water and Land)

  • Robert J. (Jack) Jones, Building Construction Technology (effective Jan. 5)

  • Nathan SwainJoseph A. SchaeferDaniel RavizzaDarrin S. MorseAndrew King, Diesel Equipment Technology

  • Darrin S. Morse, Electrical Construction

  • Daniel Ravizza, CNC Machining and Automation

  • Joseph A. Schaefer, Automotive II

  • Nathan Swain, HVAC Technology/Plumbing and Heating

Steven C. SofopoulosTina M. RouteKimberly A. KavanaghSchool of
Nursing & Health Sciences


  • Kimberly A. Kavanagh, Physician Assistant, Bachelor of Science/Master of Science (effective April 18)

  • Elizabeth A. Legarski, Nursing Program IV

  • Tina M. Route, Nursing Program IV

  • Melissa E. Sedor, Physician Assistant, Bachelor of Science/Master of Science (effective Dec. 6)

  • Steven C. Sofopoulos, Nursing Program IV