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Amanda Crispel

Biography

Amanda is a Professor of Game Design, and the former Acting Dean of the Division of Communication and Creative Media, the former Chair of the Game Studio. She has been a faculty member of Champlain College since 2005, and has an MFA in Interdisciplinary Art focused on games as a persuasive communication medium.

Amanda Crispel is a veteran of the game industry. She has worked for companies such as Br?derbund Software, Mattel, Lego, Leapfrog, The Learning Company and Nickelodeon, and she specializes in serious games and interactive media intended to have a positive impact on the player. She has also worked on several research grants creating serious games. Some topics include the prevention of sexual harassment and violence in high school and college environments, and nutritional education for K-12 students.

What are your hobbies?

Dragonboat Paddling, Woodworking, Skiing

Favorite local eateries and things to do in Vermont:

Being on Lake Champlain, or enjoying a beautiful evening at a lake shore eatery.

Professional/ Scholastic Affiliations

https://www.igdafoundation.org/

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Kate Cronin

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Kate Cronin is the Assistant Director of Campus Operations. Hers is a multifaceted role that includes oversight of campus services – Champlain Dining, Campus Store, Mail Center, Transportation, the Office of Sustainability, custodial services as well as oversight of furnishings, furniture procurement, signage, and the College’s rented spaces and retail tenants.

In addition, Kate assists with project management for space planning, space conversion, and building renovations.

When she is not at work, Kate enjoys long walks and short runs with her dog Rudder, travel in any iteration, and trying to keep current on the comings and goings of her three almost adult children, Alden, McKenna, and Liam.

Kate has been working at Champlain College since 2017, enjoys the community and is fully engaged with the great work the Campus Operations and Planning team does as well as the mission of “team Champlain”.

What are your hobbies?

Running, reading, writing, paddle boarding

Favorite local eateries and things to do in Vermont:

Poco, runs to the lake, dinners with friends, anything on the water

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Pam Crowley

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Zeke Davico

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Physicist with a diverse professional background spanning academia, data analysis, and cryptography. Zeke currently leads InSight, a program dedicated to supporting students throughout their academic journeys by seamlessly integrating educational resources and initiatives into the broader student experience.

Previously, Zeke conducted research in quantum cryptography, where he designed and tested cryptographic algorithms based on quantum principles. His work included building models and simulations to assess the security and efficiency of these cutting-edge techniques. Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams of physicists, engineers, and cybersecurity experts, he applied advanced methods to real-world data transmission systems, ensuring their resilience against potential threats.

Before transitioning to research and program management, Zeke spent several years in the education sector, where he developed and implemented a next-generation science curriculum grounded in the latest educational research. This effort was inspired by his work with NSF-supported studies on the peer-led, team-learning model, which has demonstrated success in various university-level STEM courses.

Throughout his career, Zeke has blended technical expertise with a strong commitment to education and mentoring, striving to positively impact academic systems and students’ lives. Outside of work, he enjoys outdoor activities such as skiing and paddle boarding, reflecting his appreciation for physical challenges and nature. Zeke brings a global perspective to his work, combining scientific innovation with a passion for teaching, personal growth, and problem-solving.

Hobbies

Skiing, Skateboarding, Paddle Boarding, Photography

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Jenelle Davis

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Cory Davis

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Dr. Davis has over a decade of professional higher education and student affairs experience working throughout a variety of campuses, campus types, and student bodies. Functional area experiences including community standards, Title IX, bias education and response, student support, residence life, academic advising, student-veterans services, and crisis management. His research focus and professional passions have led him to understand that not all campus environments are created and nurtured equitably. From this, he has adopted an equity-mindedness approach to his work that seeks to reduce educational barriers for all students and to make campuses great places to live, work, and learn.

He received his Doctorate of Education in Higher Education from Plymouth State University in Plymouth, NH; a Master’s of Education in Higher Education & Student Affairs from Salem State University in Salem, MA; and a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Maine in Orono, ME.

Favorite local eateries and things to do in Vermont:

Exploring in all of the seasons that Vermont has to offer

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Debra Dayman

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Morgan De Caro

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Morgan De Caro graduated from the University of North Florida in August of 2023 with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Biology with a concentration in Ecology and Evolution. After working as an Admissions Counselor in Florida post-grad, Morgan decided to relocate to Vermont. Wanting to continue to pursue a career in higher education and admissions, she found Champlain College to be exactly what she was looking for.

New to the area, Morgan enjoys exploring 盛京棋牌 and its surrounding areas with her fiancée, finding new hiking trails, restaurants, and shops.

Territory

Transfer Students

What are your hobbies?

Hiking, Reading, Cooking

Favorite local eateries and things to do in Vermont

Palmer Lane Maple, Farmers Markets, Bingham Falls Hike

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Ines de Haro

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Inés Luisa de Haro was born in Madrid, Spain, and is passionate about all things Spanish food and history. Inés greatly enjoys teaching in the Core Division by encouraging diverse perspectives in her classes, which strive to engage students in pragmatic discourse. Her Core classes seek to invite differing thoughts to flourish in respectful and professional academic environments. Inés is a Champlain College alumni from the Education and Humanities Department (now the School of Social Innovation), has worked professionally in the educational field in Vermont since 2019, and graduated with her Master’s in History from The University of Vermont in 2023.

Distinctions & Awards

Connor Glassett Spirit of Adventure Award – Education & Human Studies Division Wide Award – Champlain College 2020

Recommended Reading, Listening & Viewing

• How to Hide an Empire by Daniel Immerwahr
• Fascism in Spain 1923-1977 by Stanley G. Payne

Favorite Quote

“Every child deserves a champion: an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists they become the best they can possibly be.”

—Rita Pierson

Curriculum Vitae

READ MY CV

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Allison Dean

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Allison has always loved science and began working in the field as a lab technician at the Vermont Cancer Center, shortly after her graduation from UVM. One of the things she loved about her position was the opportunity to work with students, which encouraged her to begin teaching. Since her teaching career began, Allison has been teaching a variety of science courses, including Human Anatomy and Physiology, Nutrition, and Intro to Forensic Science. What Allison most loves about teaching is the challenge to meet the needs of all students in an environment that is constantly changing. Allison is passionate about creating learning environments that support student learning, are inclusive and engaging, are safe learning spaces where students can feel comfortable asking questions and that help students to push past barrier and their fear of science courses. Although she has high expectations for students in their educational journeys, she works hard to develop courses that help students to apply what they learn and help them to discover how important science is to their everyday lives.

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Robert DeCarlo

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Christopher DeGuise

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Christopher DeGuise is a professor at Champlain College and the founder and game developer at Instance Entertainment. DeGuise is an entrepreneur and a technologist with more than 20 years of experience working as an IT professional. DeGuise has an equal interest in the technology and business sides of his field, and believes technology has the ability to automate and simplify our lives.

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Josy Delaney

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Hilary Delisle

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Ezra Demers

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Ezra is from Vermont and went to Champlain for their undergrad. He worked as an Area Coordinator with Champlain’s Housing and Residential Life team before coming to Lakeside to work with Champlain College 盛京棋牌. Being part of the Champlain community has been a wonderful component to Ezra over the years. He likes being outdoors, going for walks, listening to music, and working on his cooking. Ezra has two older sisters who live locally and can often be found spending time with family and dogs. Ezra is an aspiring pet owner and while he doesn’t own a dog yet, he pet sits often in the meantime. In addition, he really likes to travel and has spent time living in Ireland and China with Champlain’s study abroad programs. Ezra is excited to travel more in the future, and also always know Vermont is a place to return home to.

What are your hobbies?

Listening to music, going for walks, hikes, doing yoga, and cooking

Favorite local eateries and things to do in Vermont:

Go for a walk along the bike path!
Check out what’s going on along the waterfront
Foam (on the waterfront)
Go to a berry farm or apple orchard

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