Professor of Sociology

M.S.W. University of Connecticut
B.A. Fairleigh Dickinson University

Assistant Professor, Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Education Program Coordinator

M.Ed. Curriculum Development and Design University of San Diego, CA
B.S. Early Childhood Education San Diego State University, CA
A.S. Child Development Grossmont College, San Diego CA

Area of Specialization, Special Interest or Training

Preschool Teaching methods: mathematics, science, curriculum planning

Barbara Teas Carolan is an Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education and Program Coordinator at Norwalk Community College. She has taught Child Growth and Development, Introduction to Early Childhood Education, Science and Math for Young Children, Observation, School Age Care and Education, and student teaching.

Ms. Carolan has over 20 years of experience working in the field of Early Childhood Education. She has worked with young children as a preschool teacher for 18 years in various private and laboratory school settings. She has also directed two university laboratory schools in California (Point Loma Nazarene University and University of San Diego). In addition, she has taught education courses as a full time faculty member at Point Loma Nazarene University and as an adjunct faculty member at University of San Diego.

Associate Professor; Chair, Social and Behavioral Sciences Department

M.A. St. Joseph College, West Hartford Connecticut Human Development
B.S. University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport Connecticut, College of Health Sciences, Gerontology Major

Areas of Specialization

Mental Health Clinician (children and adults): Individual and family issues
Extensive training and practice as a Forensic Interviewer (child sexual abuse)

Joined the NCC full time faculty in 1998 as Coordinator of the Human Services
Program and Coordinator of Recreation and Leisure Studies Program; adjunct
faculty, NCC and HCC since 1996. Had significant clinical experience working in Human and Social Services in a variety of community settings.

Work Experience

Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, Connecticut Social Worker/Case Manager. Family Services-Woodfield, Bridgeport, Connecticut Social Worker

Part Time

Bridgeport Hospital Outpatient Mental Health Clinician
(Adult and Child Psychiatric Programs)
Bridgeport Health Systems Shelton, Connecticut EAP Counselor
Children's Connection, Norwalk, Connecticut Forensic Interviewer
Mid-Fairfield Child Guidance, Stamford, Connecticut Forensic Interviewer

Community Service:

Member of SWCAA, Bridgeport, Connecticut, Chairman, Board of Directors
Boy's and Girls Village, Milford, Connecticut, Board of Directors
Children's Connection, Norwalk, Connecticut Advisory Board

Professor and Coordinator, Archaeology as an Avocation Program

M.A. Hunter College (CUNY)
B.S. University of Connecticut

Adjunct Faculty, Early Childhood Education

MS 2002 Early Childhood Special Education
Southern Connecticut State University
BS 1996 Psychology Charter Oak State College
AS 1990 Early Childhood Education Norwalk Community College

Taught preschool for 12 years, working with children with special needs, curriculum planning, literacy and storytelling. Obtained my National Administrator Credential and Standard Connecticut Directors Credential.

Teaching young children has always been my life's passion. I am fortunate and blessed to be pursuing my dream. When I completed my student teaching at New Canaan Community Nursery School, I was hired to teach the four-year-old class, where I taught for 12 years. Developing, planning, implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum. During this time, I was also the Assistant Director of the program.

I went on to pursue my bachelor's degree. In 2000, I applied and was hired for the Lead Teacher position at the Child Development Laboratory School. While teaching at NCC, I obtained my Master's degree.

I began to teach the literacy strand for our module trainings for CDA. From there I became an adjunct faculty member. I am now teaching Early Childhood Education courses. Teaching adults is also very rewarding, I feel I am giving back and helping to shape our future teachers. During class discussions I use many of my first hand anecdotal examples that I have acquired over my 15 years of experience. I am currently the Director of the Child Development Laboratory School.

I am involved in many Early Childhood Professional organizations and activities. I am a NAEYC member. The National Association for the Education of Young Children governs our field and sets the standards for quality care and education of children.

I serve on our state CAEYC board, as Secretary. I serve on our local SFAEYC, as Vice President and Forum Coordinator. I am a validator for NAEYC, conducting site visits of schools. I am a CDA advisor and TAB trainer for Connecticut 'Charts-a-Course. I recently became a literacy trainer for the STARS project.

My professional career has grown and achieved many levels. I am rewarded everyday.

Associate Professor, Anthropology and Sociology

M.A. Yale University
B.A. College of St. Rose

Assistant Professor, Early Childhood Education

M.A. 1992 Education Hunter College CUNY
B.A. 1995 Psychology Manhattanville College

Area of Specialization

CDA Advisor, Education Consultant

Prior to becoming an Assistant Professor in Fall 2003, Margaret was the Director of NCC's Child Development Laboratory School for 9 years and an adjunct instructor.

Margaret has been involved with the Norwalk School Readiness Council for 7 years and is involved with the greater Norwalk communities regarding early childhood issues.

Director of Fitness Leadership, Wellness Center Director

M.A. 2002 Adelphi University Exercise Physiology
B.S. 2000 Athletic Training State University of New York (Cortland)

Area of Specialization, Special Interest or Training

Neuromuscular Studies and Applied Exercise Science

Paul Gallo has had professional experience with training a wide spectrum of individuals including professional, college, and high school level athletes, triathletes, and with special populations such as obese, geriatric, orthopedic, and cardiac patients.

Mr. Gallo has worked in a multiple settings such as physical therapy clinics, cardiac rehabilitation, and university facilities. Mr. Gallo holds multiple nationally recognized credentials in the health fitness profession, including certifications as a Health Fitness Instructor, an Exercise Specialist, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and a Certified NATABOC Athletic Trainer.

Here at NCC Mr. Gallo serves a dual role as both the Director of the Fitness Leadership Program and Director of the college's Wellness Center. Besides his teaching and administrative duties, Mr. Gallo can also administer graded exercise tests and body composition evaluations, design injury rehabilitation programs, and consult and educate NCC patrons on exercise. At NCC, Mr. Gallo teaches Introduction to Fitness (HPE 105), Specificity Training (HPE 245), and Introduction to Nutrition (BIO 111).

Professor of History

M.A. New School for Social Research
B.A. Central Connecticut State University

Associate Professor, Interdisciplinary Studies

Ph.D. State University of New York, Stony Brook
M.A. Teachers College, Columbia University
B.A. Lemoyne College

Instructor, History

2000 M.A. History Trinity College
1989 J.D. University of Bridgeport School of Law
1973 A.B. History Harvard College

Area of Specialization, Special Interest or Training

American political history, the military history of the Civil War, World War I, World War II, and the Cold War, and American legal and constitutional history.

Steven Berizzi teaches Western Civilization I & II, United States History I & II, American Government, the interdisciplinary social sciences course ("Individuals and Society"), and Constitutional Law in the Criminal Justice Program at Norwalk Community College. A new course ("African History since 1800) and an Honors Program history seminar ("The Kennedy Years") he developed will be offered for the first time in the Spring 2007 Term.

Instructor, Economics

M.A. University of Connecticut
B.A. Drew University

Assistant Professor of Psychology

Ph.D. 1993 Clinical Psychology Hofstra University
M.A. 1990 Psychology Hofstra University
M.S.W. 1985 Social Work University of Pennsylvania
B.A. 1983 Sociology, Psychology American University

Area of Specialization, Special Interest or Training

Clinical Psychology, Media Psychology

William Grodman, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Norwalk Community College. Dr. Grodman received his Ph.D. in clinical psychology, and is a Connecticut licensed psychologist.

He has taught for over ten years at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Additionally, he has worked in a variety of clinical settings, including independent private practice.

He was the host of the syndicated radio program "Conversations with Dr. William Grodman." At NCC, Dr. Grodman teaches General Psychology I, Abnormal Psychology, and Social Psychology. He resides in Fairfield County, Connecticut with his wife and two daughters.