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Christa Montagnino

Biography

Chris Montagnino is Vice President of Champlain College Online. Chris has experience in building successful teams, executive leadership, launching and scaling online programs, marketing, and enrollment management. Additionally, Chris has taught online courses in political science and gender studies, while serving on multiple education and social justice, non-profit boards in New York and Rhode Island.

Chris is most passionate about building teams that will maximize student success by delivering high-quality, online programs to those often under-served in traditional higher education. She believes that online higher education is life changing for students, leading to greater educational, economic, and social equity.

Prior to joining Champlain College Online, Chris worked as a Vice President of University Partnerships with Academic Partnerships, the Vice President of Strategic Enrollment Management and Vice President of Extended Education at Excelsior University, a regional Vice President for Herzing University, and a Campus Director at University of Phoenix. Chris earned a B.A. and M.A. in Political Science from the University of Texas at El Paso, and a Master of Arts in Organizational Management from University of Phoenix.

What are your hobbies?

Ballet, Ballroom dancing, Tap, Jazz, Bellydancing, Dressage and Yoga

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Sarah Moore

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Sarah Moore is a higher education career development professional with a decade’s experience. Sarah has a Bachelors in Psychology and a Masters in Counseling and Career Development. Her passion lies in relationship building and collaborative efforts, aiming to create impactful programming for students through teamwork. Sarah is an avid adventurer having lived in 4 states across the US and visiting numerous countries. You’ll often find her exploring the outdoors through hiking, biking, and kayaking. Sarah is also an avid animal lover.

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Kimberly Moran

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Tanesha Morgan

Biography

BS Finance
Master of Business Administration
MS Healthcare Administration
PhD Public Policy

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Alexis Morin

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Alexis has been interested in games, interactive narrative experiences and 3D rendering as far as he remembers. He’s had his fair share of experience in the game engine space over time, working in a wide variety of contexts such as indie gaming, animation and even engine development work. He is currently the Lead Technical Artist at Felix & Paul Studios, an award-winning VR company specializing in novel virtual reality experiences developed using Unreal Engine – and spends his spare time working on strange little art games and plugins.

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Janet Morrison

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As Department Chair for the General Education program, the undergraduate Applied Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice and Integrated Studies programs, Dr. Janet Morrison manages curriculum, assessment, and a team of faculty.

Dr. Morrison was an adjunct instructor of interpersonal communication for most of her higher ed career, and began teaching exclusively for Champlain College in the online division in 2002. From 2013-2021 she was on the academic advising team for Champlain College Online, and led the team as Associate Director of Advising and Success Advisor till 2021 when she moved to the role of Director for the General Education Program.

Her doctorate is in speech communication with a focus on instructional communication. Dr. Morrison’s research examined the ways in which teachers and students navigate classroom communication that is emotionally charged in response to an inclusive and diverse curriculum. Her thinking and writing these days are devoted to supporting students who are returning to higher ed, and promoting the value of general education, the liberal arts and interdisciplinarities.

Publications & Abstracts

The Benefits of Online Learning Are Also Its Weaknesses. That’s Where Advisors Help

Building a community of support for remote students through academic advising

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Fiadhnait Moser-Hardy

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Fiadhnait Moser-Hardy joined Champlain College as an adjunct professor in the CCM (Writing), SoSI (Elementary Education), and Core Divisions in 2022. She currently teaches Children’s Literature and the Expressive Arts, Creative Writing, Writing for the Workplace, Navigating Your Information Landscape, and Navigating Higher Education.

Moser received her M.F.A. in Writing with a specialization in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts in 2021. She is especially known for exploring difficult themes through fabulism and fantasy within her children’s books. Her publications include two middle grade novels, The Flourishing of Floralie Laurel and The Serendipity of Flightless Things, as well as an article discussing disability in publishing in Publishers Weekly.

In addition, Moser has extensive experience as an interdisciplinary artist and teacher, having previously worked as an elementary art and dance teacher. She is especially passionate about broadening her college students’ perspectives with new and creative ways of learning through interdisciplinary artistic study.

Distinctions & Awards

Featured Author at Denver Children’s Festival of Stories 2019

Publications & Abstracts

• The Flourishing of Floralie Laurel
• The Serendipity of Flightless Things
• It’s Not All About the Pub Date

Recommended Reading, Listening & Viewing

• Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo
• The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick
• I Talk Like a River by Jordan Scott and Sydney Smith

Favorite Quote

“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.”

—Pablo Picasso

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Khatuna Mshvidobadze

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Brady Mueller

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Brady earned a B.S. in Psychology from SUNY Oneonta and his Master’s degree in Student Affairs & Higher Education from SUNY Plattsburgh. Brady’s path to working in higher education started at SUNY Plattsburgh where he gained experience as a Residence Director and Career Coach. Prior to his start in higher education, Brady worked in both social work and recreation fields. Outside of higher education, Brady enjoys hiking, photography, collecting music, playing guitar, and exploring the Vermont area.

What are your hobbies?

Guitar, hiking, photography, collecting music, and writing songs.

Favorite local eateries and things to do in Vermont:

Some of my favorite spots in VT would be August First for amazing baked goods, getting maple creemees from Shelburne Sugarworks, picking berries at Full Belly Farm, skiing at Sleepy Hollow, and swimming at Bristol Falls.

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Brian Mulhall

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Brian is the Operations Manager for WCAX-TV in Burlington Vermont. He has been teaching the Multi Camera Studio production class at Champlain College since 2016.

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Kaelyn Murray

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Kaelyn earned her BS in Environmental Studies from the University of Vermont. While working for local education organizations, she earned her Graduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning from Norwich University as an online student and later returned for her Master’s in Educational Leadership from UVM. Kaelyn transitioned to advising for CCO after teaching part-time at the community college and working to support out of school youth in Chittenden County. Kaelyn is continually inspired by the commitment and persistence that CCO students show as they juggle their own combination of work, life, and learning. She believes education can transform lives and admires her students for taking this exciting step in their academic and professional careers. Kaelyn spends her free time seeking sunshine and fresh air with friends, family, and 4 legged pals.

What are your hobbies?

Walking, hiking, house projects, soccer

Favorite local eateries and things to do in Vermont:

Rock Point is my favorite place in Vermont. Myers bagels are delicious.

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Natasha Murray

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Natasha joined the library team as the Sr. Administrative Coordinator in 2015; in her current role, she manages multiple processes within the Miller Information Commons and serves as a key liaison between the Library and other campus offices. She also serves on various Staff Council committees including Staff Welfare & Advocacy and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. When not at Champlain, she enjoys making memories with her family and friends.

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James Myers

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Pamela Nash

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Dr. Nash has been teaching at Champlain College Online since 2013, teaching both psychology and communications classes. She has also worked as a therapist/psychologist for 26 years and finds that each of these types of work enhances the other. She is dedicated to both her students and her patients and enjoys the interactions and perspectives from them all.

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Kevin Neibert

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Kevin is a Video Game Designer with a unique background and over 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at both indie and AAA sized studios, most recently with Wizards of the Coast and Ubisoft Montreal.

Kevin loves teaching and is eager to share his design know how with the next generation of developers.

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