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Education & Careers

St. Bonaventure University faculty and staff from a variety of disciplines are available to speak — free of charge — to high school classes, high school assemblies, community groups, school and youth organizations, businesses, members of the media, and others.
 
Request a speaker here  |  A list of topics is available to download in pdf format 
* Denotes speakers willing to do media interviews

Dr. Althea Bauernschmidt, Associate Professor of Psychology

Topics of Expertise:
- Student Learning and Memory

Dr. Nancy Cunniff Casey, Associate Professor of Education

Topics of Expertise:
- The High School to College Transition
- The Common Core
- How to Work Toward Success in Online Courses
- Academic Honesty and Avoiding Plagiarism

Michael D. Kasperski, Lecturer of Accounting

Topics of Expertise:
- Career Opportunities in Accounting
- CPA, CGMA, CMA Certificates and What They Mean to Career Paths

* Dr. Mary Rose Kubal, Associate Professor of Political Science

Topics of Expertise:
- The Advanced Placement Comparative Politics exam

Dr. Diana Lawrence-Brown, Associate Professor of Education

Topics of Expertise:
- Differentiated Instruction
- Assistive Technology
- Other topics requested in the areas of special education and/or gifted education

 * Dr. Gregory Privitera, Associate Professor of Psychology

Topics of Expertise:
- Behavioral Health in Diet and Exercise
- Preparing for College (Dr. Privitera has written a book on the subject)

Dr. Paula Scraba, Associate Professor of Physical Education

Topics of Expertise:
- Special Olympics
- Career Opportunities in Sport Studies

Dr. Leigh Simone, Assistant Professor of Modern Languages

Topics of Expertise:
- Learning a Foreign Language
- The Transformational Benefits of a Yoga Practice

Dr. Alan Silliker, Associate Professor of Counselor Education

Topics of Expertise:
- Stress Management
- Career Development
- The Connection Between Extracurricular Activity Participation and Academic Performance

Craig Sinesiou, Lecturer of Education

Topics of Expertise:
- Why One Should Attend College
- Becoming a Teacher at SBU

Rick Trietley, Vice President for Student Affairs

Topics of Expertise:
- Veterans Affairs
- Leadership
- University Student Affairs

Dr. Charles Walker, Professor of Psychology

Topics of Expertise:
- Happiness and Psychological Well-being
- Rumor and Gossip
- Achieving Flow in Teams

Dr. Claire Watson, Chair, Department of Physical Education and Sport Studies

Topics of Expertise:
- Childhood Obesity Prevention
- Public Health
- Health and Wellness
- Physical Activity
- Nutrition
- Clinical Exercise Physiology
- Prevention of Chronic Disease
- Becoming a Teacher at SBU

Dr. Joseph Zimmer, Interim Provost and VP for Academic Affairs

Topics of Expertise:
- The History of Literacy
- On Becoming a Teacher
- Options Available in Education Today

 

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