Susan has been a professor in the Child Study department of St. Joseph’s University since 1988. She has served as the Director of the Dillon Center since 2004. Susan earned her Ph.D. in Special Education from Columbia University. Working with…
Carol joined the Dillon Center in June 2023 as its Assistant Director after a long career as an early childhood teacher. She holds an MS from SUNY Albany in Early Childhood Education with a specialization in Literacy. Carol has always…
Rachel came to the Dillon Center in the summer of 2023. She has been working with children ranging in age from early childhood through grade 8 for many years, with roles such as being in the classroom as an assistant…
Leandra is new to the Dillon Center in 2024. She recently graduated from St. Joseph’s University with both general and special education certification, and is midway through a Master’s program in Special Education. Leandra is passionate about arts and crafts,…
Mariah is new to the Dillon Center this year. She earned her B.A. in Child Study from St. Joseph’s University and holds certifications in both general and special education, and recently completed her M.S. in Instructional Design and Technology. Mariah…
Merlina is the Special Education Assistant Teacher in Classroom One. She has been working in the Inclusion classroom since 2002. She is the mother of three children, the oldest of whom is a Dillon Center alum. She has a passion…
Kelly graduated from St. Joseph’s University in 2022, and worked in Classroom 1 for two years before taking a break in 2024-2025. But we are thrilled that she is back this year! Kelly likes to cook, do puzzles, read books,…
Eva is the head teacher in Classroom Two. She completed her B.A. in Child Study at St. Joseph’s University, and is enrolled in a master’s program in special education at SJNY. Eva’s favorite things to do in the classroom are…
Rod is an Assistant Teacher in Classroom Two. Rod started at the Dillon Center in 2021 but has 9 years of experience working in early childhood. He loves to read books, explore nature and learn what fascinates his students. He…
Ms. Emily loves young children and enjoys learning from them as well as teaching them. She is a graduate of St. Joseph’s College with a Master’s in Literacy and Cognition. Ms. Emily is the mother of eight grown children and…