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JET's instructors come from a wide variety of backgrounds, giving a rich and many layered texture to our organization.  At JET, we're proud of the skill and diversity of our instructional team!

Are You Interested in Teaching for JET, INC.?

JET is looking for professionals with excellent presentation or training skills to assist us in providing quality programs.

Do you have skills and knowledge that would benefit others? Do you want to teach one of our current courses or propose a new course for JET, Inc.?

If a part-time teaching opportunity interests you, please send a resume and a letter detailing your areas of expertise and interest to:

Linda Lathrop

Training Manager

Joint Education and Training, Inc.

2205 College Avenue, Ste. 101

Elmira Heights, New York 14903-1289

607-734-1574 ! FAX: 607-734-5371

E-MAIL — jetinc@stny.rr.com

 

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Molly Bailey

Molly Bailey graduated from Alfred University with a Masters Degree in Community Services Administration, and from Mansfield University with Bachelors in Business Administration. Her professional experience includes eighteen plus years of experience in human resources administration and organizational development. Molly is currently a partner in a Consortium of Business Enhancement Specialists called B.T. Associates. She also owns and operates a consulting business called Advantage Coaching and Consulting. Throughout her career she has been involved in developing and presenting numerous workshops, seminars, and customized trainings for a wide variety of organizations, schools and universities, and community groups.  Molly serves as an Adjunct Instructor for several regional colleges and universities, teaching coursework in business and human resource management.

Laura Balmer

Laura Balmer, RN, MS, ANP is a graduate of Arnot Ogden School of Nursing and holds Bachelor’s Degrees from Mansfield University in education and Keuka College in Nursing. Her Master’s Degree and Adult Nurse Practitioner certificates were earned at Syracuse University. She has 13 years of critical care experience and 14 years of radiation oncology experience. She currently is practicing as a radiation oncology nurse practitioner with Associated Radiologists of the Finger Lakes at Falck Cancer Center at Arnot Ogden and has a strong interest in quality of life issues, symptom management, and palliative care.

Nancy Banfield-Johnson

Nancy Banfield-Johnson earned her BSN at Cornell University New York Hospital School of Nursing and her MSN at Syracuse University. She has extensive nursing experience which include positions as a charge nurse, public health supervisor, staff development instructor, adult nurse practitioner and consultant in the areas of inpatient psychiatry, medical/surgical nursing, home health and primary care. She has taught nurses, nurse practitioners and physicians at Tompkins Community College, Syracuse University and Robert Packer Hospital/Guthrie Clinic Family Practice residency. Nancy is currently a nurse manager in the skilled nursing unit at Kendal at Ithaca, a continuing care retirement community.

Harold Bates

Harold Bates is the owner of Robotics 1, which is a consulting company that provides technology related services in hardware, networking, and security for its clients, utilizing a blend of software from both the Windows and Open Source worlds.  He has been working in the technology field for over fifteen year, became hardware certified in 1995, a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) in 2001 and a Certified International Standards Security Professional (CISSP) in 2005.  Harold has taught people in private and classroom setting throughout his career.

George Bliss

George Bliss, RN, is Director of Nursing at Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital.  He started his career as a Nursing Assistant and became a licensed Practical Nurse.  He also worked as a LPN while attending school at Corning Community College, where he became a RN and received his AAS in Nursing.  George also holds an AAS in Business Administration from Corning Community College.  He has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Roberts Wesleyan College and is currently attending Keuka College pursuing a Masters in Management degree.  George has held the following positions:  Director of Staff Development in a long term care facility, substituted as a clinical instructor for the Hornell NY BOCES Certified Nursing Assistant program and worked as an Assistant Director of Nursing and Director of Nursing in both acute and long term care.

Janice Brewer

Janice Brewer retired in January 2000 as an instructor of Psychiatric/Mental Health Medical/Surgical Nursing at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center School of Nursing. Janice brings to the classroom over 20 years of experience in classroom teaching and clinical interventions with psychiatric clients. She also has experience in medical/surgical nursing and has been in supervisory positions in both Post Anesthesia Recovery and the Operating Suite. Janice is a Diploma graduate of the Arnot Ogden Medical Center School of Nursing, received her BSN from Alfred University and has an MSN from Syracuse University with a concentration in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing.

Sandra Brill

Sandra Brill, CRNP, CDE, MSN has been awarded an ADN from Purdue University, BSN from Elmira College and MSN in Nursing and Education from Drexel University.  Sandra has been a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner since 1990 and a certified Diabetes Educator since 1996.  She is currently doing independent contracting for diabetes and works part time at Laurel Health System.

Gregg Brown

Gregg Brown is an Organization Development Consultant, with emphasis in human resource and organization development functions.  He holds the positions of Associate Professor, Lecturer and Adjunct Instructor, teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in Human Resource Management, Management, Organizational Development, Marketing, Leadership, and Career Management in the United States and Canada.

Muriel S. Brown

Muriel S. Brown, BS, RN is the Staff Development Coordinator at the Steuben County Health Care Facility in Bath, New York.  She is a graduate of St. James Mercy Hospital School of Nursing and Nazareth College and is a member of Sigma Theta Tau.  Muriel's experience is extensive in both acute care and long-term care.  She is a BLS instructor for the American Heart Association.

Colleen Bucher

Colleen Bucher, RD, CDN is a registered dietician who assesses the nutritional status of potential Bariatric and Adult Weight Management Program patients.  She provides ongoing counseling to all weight loss patients as well as patients with nutritionally related medical problems.  She oversees the nutritional status of these patients in a group and individual setting and coordinates the Adult Weight Management Program at Arnot Health.  Colleen received her BS in Nutrition & Food Science from Middle Tennessee State University and completed her internship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.  Colleen is also certified in Adult Weight Managment.

Rev. Anne Campbell

Rev. Anne Campbell, MDiv, CT is a Presbyterian Minister and Pastor of the Moreland Presbyterian Church in Beaver Dams, NY.  She has also served as Chaplain at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY; Schuyler Hospital, Montour Falls, NY; and Southern Tier Hospice and Palliative Care (STHPC), Corning, NY.  Anne most recently was Bereavement Coordinator at STHPC where she was responsible for the bereavement program, including adult and children's grief support groups, staff education, and volunteer training.  She is certified in Thanatology through Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC).  Anne loves to teach and is currently completing her NYS Elementary Education Certification.

Karen Cilley

Karen Cilley graduated from Empire State College with a B.S. degree in The Arts - Computer Graphic Design and from Corning Community College with an A.A.S. degree in Business Administration.  She currently works for GST BOCES Computer Services Center supporting Special Education software.  Karen has several years of experience with Microsoft products and has taught Keyboarding for JET since 2002.

Robert E. Cole

Robert E. Cole, M.D., F.A.C.S has been active in bariatric surgery since 1982.  In 1999, he and his partner, Dr. Douglas D. McKane, began an active collaboration in developing the Roux en y gastric bypass for their patients in the Southern Tier.  The Arnot Health Bariatric Surgery team, Dr. McKane and Dr. Cole, are dedicated to providing professional healthcare to any individual whose excess weight is endangering their life.  They have performed between 1100 and 1200 gastric bypasses.  Their collaboration with the Arnot Ogden Medical Center, a designated Center of Excellence by Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield and the American Society for Bariatric Surgery, has allowed them to provide a comprehensive program to their patients incorporating dietary counseling, psychological evaluation, exercise advice pre and post operation, and life-long follow-up.  Dr. Cole received his Medical Degree from the University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine, completed an internship with the US Army Tripler General Hospital, Honolulu, Hawaii, and completed general surgery residency from the US Army Madigan General Hospital, Tacoma, Washington.

Debbie Danko

Debbie Danko, RN , is a graduate of Alfred State College, Corning Community College, and is currently pursuing her BSN at Elmira College. She has been an Insulin Pump trainer since 1997. Debbie provides individual and group education, including comprehensive Diabetes education, pump orientation and training, and intensive insulin management.  She has been oncology certified for the last 13 years.  Debbie currently works at Guthrie Cancer Center as a Nurse Supervisor.

Margaret (Peg) Davis

Margaret N. Davis, DCH(c), with a BA in counseling and an MS in Clinical Hypnotherapy, uses a holistic approach in her private practice and transformational workshops with groups. Board Certified by the International Board of Regression Therapy (IBRT), and a past member of the Board of Directors of the International Association for Regression Research and Therapies (IARRT), Margaret teaches from her healing center, BodyMind Wellness Healing Center, in Corning, New York and across the country.

Linda M. Dietsche

Linda M. Dietsche, MSN, BSN, RN, retired from VAMC, Canandaigua, NY, in 2005.  She works per diem as a consultant at VAMC Canandaigua working in Primary Care.  Linda was a Captain in the USNR, Navy Operations Support Center in Syracuse, NY.  She received her BSN from Alfred University and her MSN from the University of Kentucky.  Linda received her Post MSN family nurse practitioner from St. John Fisher College.  She is also an ACLS and BLS/AED Provider.

Patsy Drake

Patsy Drake is the Director of Development for the Christian Learning Center in Corning, NY, a Visiting Lecturer at Corning Community College, and a business owner.  She has worked in the computer industry for over 25 years and recently completed her Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Management.  Patsy enjoys teaching students of all ages and looks forward to helping them increase their computer knowledge.

Mark Dworsky

Mark Dworsky, M.B.A. is the Director of Clinical Engineering at St. Joseph's Hospital in Elmira, New York. Mark is a graduate of Penn State University, Elmira College, and Syracuse University. As the Director of Clinical Engineering, his responsibilities include the management of two departments; Communications and Biomedical Engineering, contract negotiations, chairing acquisition management, and providing in-service education to all levels of healthcare workers. Mark teaches Negotiating Skills, Just Get It Done: Overcoming Procrastination & Other Time Robbers, Financial Fitness: A Personal Finance Workshop and Organizational Dynamics: The Management Process for JET, Inc. In addition, he represents St. Joseph's on the JET, Inc. Board of Directors and the JET, Inc. Management Advisory Committee.

Susan Ferrito

Susan Ferrito, MS, Ed., RRT is the Director of Clinical Education for the School of Respiratory Therapy, Mansfield University, and Guthrie Healthcare System. She is a graduate of Wheeling Jesuit University, Wheeling, West Virginia with a Bachelor’s of Biology in the field of Clinical Science specializing in Respiratory Therapy. Susan received a Training of Trainers Advanced Certificate in 2003 and a Master’s of Science in Adult Education from Elmira College in 2006.

Barbara Fletcher

Barbara Fletcher, M.S., B.S. previously worked full time for SUNY College of Technology, Counseling Services, Alfred, New York. She now is retired and works per diem for St. James Mercy Health in their Adult & Adolescent Psychiatric Unit. In addition, she is extensively involved in Emergency Services, is an EMT instructor and a member of a Critical Incident Stress Debriefing Team.

Kathleen Gallaway

Kathleen Gallaway, RN, CPNP earned her BSN from Hartwick College, Oneonta, New York and Certified Nurse Practitioner from USAF, Texas. She is an Adjunct Clinical Faculty Member at Binghamton University, Syracuse University, and Elmira College. Kathleen provides clinical preceptorship in pediatric primary care to nursing students at various stages of their training. She is a Fellow, National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates, Practitioners; Member Sigma Theta Tau, PALS, and Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing certified.

Lee Gaylord

Lee Gaylord's creative and interactive style of teaching will not only be fun, but will empower you to explore myriad possibilities and perspectives! Lee is a Diversity trainer, trained by the REACH Center, a multicultural, global education organization, based in Seattle, Washington. She received additional Diversity training from the Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., in Boston, Massachusetts. Lee is a Master Trainer for the Seven Lakes Girl Scout Council. A favorite JET trainer, Lee creates and presents a wide variety of interpersonal development trainings, including team development, customer service, handling difficult people and values clarification.

Linda Henshaw

Linda Henshaw, RN is a graduate of St. James Mercy Health School of Nursing, Hornell, NY. She has 22 years at St. James Mercy Health as a RN with experience in Medical/Surgical, Dialysis, and in ICU. Linda is the Director of Quality and Risk Management. She has also been the Infection Control Nurse since December 1998. Linda also is an HIV Coordinator and a member of the Steuben County AIDS Task Force, and an HIV Counselor Trainer. She currently instructs workshops on Hospital Preparedness for Chemical, Biological and Nuclear Attacks for healthcare workers, daycare employees, BOCES Administrators, and Police Departments.

Robyn Hoffman

Robyn Hoffman is a Registered Nurse at Arnot Ogden Medical Center, Elmira, New York.  She has 6 years' experience in a clinical setting.  Robyn has worked as a Clinical Nurse II on a medical/surgical unit specializing in Bariatric patients and oncology patients.  She is a graduate from Corning Community College and presently is attending Keuka College.

Patricia Hurley-Trojan

Patricia Hurley-Trojan brings to the classroom over 18 years of supervisory and management experience in the public and private sectors. She is a graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology with a Master's Degree in Executive Business Administration. Pat is currently the CFO of a non-for-profit Chemical Dependency Treatment. She holds a NYS credential as a substance abuse and alcoholism counselor.

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