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Faculty and Staff

Renee M. Hakim, PT, PhD, NCS

Professor, Program Director, Department of Physical Therapy

renee.hakim@scranton.edu

570-941-7935

BS, The University of Scranton
MS, University of Pittsburgh
PhD, Temple University

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Curriculum Vitae

Faculty

Janette Scardillo, PT, DPT

Director of Clinical Education-Faculty Specialist

janette.scardillo@scranton.edu

(570) 941-5952

BS, The University of Scranton
MPT, The University of Scranton
DPT, The University of Scranton
Credentialed Clinical Instructor Trainer, APTA

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Curriculum Vitae

Dana Maida, PT, DPT, GCS

Assistant Director of Clinical Education-Faculty Specialist

dana.maida@scranton.edu

(570) 941-6710

BS, The University of Scranton
MPT, The University of Scranton
DPT, The University of Scranton

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Lori Walton, PhD, DPT, MS, MPH(s), CLT

Professor

lori.walton@scranton.edu

BS, Andrews University
MS, Andrews University
MPH(s), Johns Hopkins University
DPT, Creighton University
PhD, Nova Southeastern University

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Jennifer Schwartz, PT, DPT, NCS

Assistant Coordinator of Assessment and Accreditation, Department of Physical Therapy-Faculty Specialist

jennifer.schwartz@scranton.edu

(570) 941-4315

BS, The University of Scranton
MPT, The University of Scranton
DPT, The University of Scranton

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Curriculum Vitae

Anthony Carusotto, PT, EdD, DPT, CLT, WCC

Assistant Professor

anthony.carusotto@scranton.edu

(570) 941-7934

BS, Misericordia University
MSPT, Misericordia University
DPT, Misericordia University
EdD, Drexel University
CLT, Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy
WCC, National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy (NAWCO)

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Tracey Collins, PT, PhD, MBA, GCS

Assistant Professor

tracey.collins@scranton.edu

570-941-4832

BS, The University of Scranton
MBA, UNC-Wilmington
PhD, Walden University

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Curriculum Vitae

Peter Leininger, PT, PhD, OCS

Assistant Professor

peter.leininger@scranton.edu

570-941-6662

BA, University of Michigan
MS, Boston University
PhD, Temple University

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Nicholas Rodio, PT, DPT

Faculty, Instructor

nicholas.rodio@scranton.edu

(570) 941-4156

BS, The University of Scranton
DPT, The University of Scranton

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Staff

Tammi L. Cherra

Faculty Secretary

Edward Leahy, Jr. Hall 419 | 570-941-7494

Lynn M. Rasalla

Faculty Secretary

Edward Leahy, Jr. Hall 510 | 570-941-7783

About Us
- Scranton is a private Catholic and Jesuit institution that delivers a transformative education, grounded in the liberal arts.
  Scranton is a private Catholic and Jesuit institution that delivers a transformative education, grounded in the liberal arts.
Academics
- At The University of Scranton, our rigorous, in-depth education provides the field-specific knowledge and competencies needed for professional success.
  At The University of Scranton, our rigorous, in-depth education provides the field-specific knowledge and competencies needed for professional success.
Admissions
- Become a Royal! Scranton offers the perfect combination of academic environment, social experience, and personal support our students need to build successful lives and careers.
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Student Life
- Student Life is vibrant and varied, from ministries-based programs and leadership initiatives to student-run activities, clubs and organizations.
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- With more than 51,000 Scranton graduates out there, connecting with fellow alumni couldn't be easier, and we're here to help!
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