Johnson College Celebrates 106th Commencement and Largest Graduating Class

The Johnson College Scranton campus was alive with pride and celebration on Saturday, May 10, 2025, as students, families, faculty, and staff came together for a milestone moment— celebrating the College’s largest graduating class at its 106th Commencement Ceremony. The ceremony recognized students who completed rigorous programs leading to Associate of Science and Associate of Applied Science degrees and academic certificates in a wide range of high-demand fields.

Andrew M. Inman ’13, MHA, RT(R)(CT), a proud Johnson College alumnus and Modality Manager at Geisinger, delivered an inspiring commencement address, encouraging graduates to embrace their professional journeys with confidence and resilience. The ceremony also spotlighted outstanding student achievements. Valedictorian Colleen Cannon-Augustine and salutatorian Brooke L. Iverson—both graduates of the Physical Therapist Assistant program—shared powerful messages reflecting on perseverance, growth, and the transformative experience of their time at Johnson College.

The event was live-streamed and recorded on the College’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/live/qjfYy_sBM-Q?si=WC25J8ZgEs3BDyG6.

Following is a list of the spring 2025 graduates:

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE PROGRAMS

Computer Information Technology

Juan C. Ayala Jr., Scranton

Matthew C. Baress, Mountain Top

Brady Carpenter, Clarks Summit

Dylan Caruso, Dallas

Corbin Scott Croissette, Starrucca

Thomas Joseph Cyganick III, Carbondale

Alexander Charles Edwards, Montrose

Joseph Patrick Faltynowicz, Dickson City

Martin Hastie, Clarks Summit

Robert J. McNally, Scranton

Hunter Carl Mursch, Carbondale

Michael Ostrowski, South Abington Twp.

Alexander Smedley, Richmondale

Mark T. Smith, Peckville

Physical Therapist Assistant

Zekiel Alejandrez, Greentown

Colleen Ann Cannon-Augustine, Jenkins Twp.

Brooke L. Iverson, Wilkes-Barre

Allysa Candace Pancham, East Stroudsburg

Bryce Shorten, Jessup

Madison K. Stashak, Nanticoke

Radiologic Technology

Tiffany Shay Beckham, Scranton

Melissa A. Beshada, Mountain Top

Jordan Aurora Bowen, Factoryville

Jacquelyn R. Billard, Honesdale

Mackenzie T. Gavin, Eynon

Jennifer Cesarina Gonzalez-Rodriguez, Scranton

Matthew Gromelski, Taylor

Margaret Grace Haines, Madison Twp.

Julia Paige Lamberton, Waymart

Neyleen Jezielle Lugo , Scranton

Jade McDermott, Moosic

Shannon O’Donnell, Scranton

Adam Jeffrey Rosencrance, West Pittston

Emily E. Royce, Ransom

Kristen Ann Swierczek, Olyphant

Kayla Jeanne Ward, Eynon

Veterinary Nursing

Ashlee Coe, Hawley

Emma Danowsky, Lewisburg

Eunice Grande-Osorio, Plymouth

Alex Inirio, Scranton

Emily LaBar, Scranton

Samantha Mazonis, Nanticoke

Jordan Stine, Scranton

Jordan Wiegand, Great Bend

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE PROGRAMS

Advanced Manufacturing Technology

Wyatt Sickler, Tunkhannock

Architectural Drafting & Design Technology

Matthew J. Collier, Throop

Jacob W. Kinney, Dalton

Tyler Moskosky, Simpson

Jeremiah Scotton, Olyphant

Automotive Technology

Charles Richard Azarsky, Moosic

Kayden J. Christe, Scranton

Alec S. Fisher, West Wyoming

Nathan R. Irvine, Lake Ariel

Bruce Michael Kohut, Waymart

Hunter Edward Landers, Clarks Summit

Aviation Technology

Matthew Alden, Scranton

Benjamin Jay Amaya, Dunmore

Christopher Berroa-Moreno, Wilkes-Barre

Holsen Estime, Effort

Kyle Garofolo, Long Pond

Janitza E. Gonzalez-Caban, Old Forge

Anthony Leombruni, Moscow

Amir Vernon, East Stroudsburg

Biomedical Equipment Technology

Nico James Carter, Scranton

Andrew P. Craven, Scranton

Ryan James Ellicott, Mayfield

Santino L. Krappa, Old Forge

Cody Lee, West Pittston

Blaise A. Margalski, Wapwallopen

Jonathan Merlen, Springbrook Twp.

Tyquil Osgood, Scranton

Adam Sadowski, Jefferson Twp.

Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology

Joshua Robert Berg, Carbondale

Denis Boyle, Throop

Jeanine Claudia Busnel, Damascus

Kaila Collins, Carbondale

Daniel Davis, Pocono Summit

Benjamin Edward Flowers, Old Forge

Jeilyn Frias, Easton

Nakya N. Greco, Duryea

Jacob D. Holmes, Dalton

Nicholas Huzzard, Scranton

Skyler E. LeClere, Beach Lake

Caitlyn Ann Phillips, West Wyoming

Arthur Taylor, New Milford

Reece A. Weinberg, South Abington Twp.

Civil Design Technology

Zoe Zelinski, Olyphant

Diesel Truck Technology

Dustin J. Baldoni, Pittston

Noah L. Bender, Scranton

William Nathaniel Clapp, Wyalusing

Jace Curyk, Scranton

Gabriella Furman, Laceyville

Weston Matthew Nugent, Lake Ariel

Bradley M. Potoeskie Jr., Forty Fort

Ryan Shannon, Pittston Twp.

Colton T. Yushinsky, Archbald

Electrical Construction Technology

Sianna R. Barron, Jessup

Tucker James Bowman, Tamaqua

Ryan Boyanowski, Pittston

Jacob Gino Casarin, Jessup

James John Casarin Jr., Jessup

Bradley Cox, Scranton

Carmen Salvatore DeNapoli, Dunmore

Keiren Dougherty, Scranton

Dravyn Falsone, Waymart

Lucas J. Fein, Scranton

Chase Francis Ferranti, Madison Twp.

Andrew James Francis, Moosic

Ethan Gardiner, Summit Hill

Tyrese Green, Lords Valley

Cameron D. Hagenbaugh, Wilkes-Barre

Aimee Johannes, Honesdale

Brandon King, Scranton

Harrison Kubilus, Scranton

Robert Todd Lane, Tunkhannock

Justin Anthony Longo, Throop

Joseph T. Lucas III, Dunmore

Brian Mariotti, Old Forge

Jackson McGuinness, Clarks Green

Matthew McHale, Scranton

Ezequiel S. Mieses, Hazleton

Jacob J. Mileto, Scranton

Jacob Morgenstern, Honesdale

Graysen Richard Motyl, Sheppton

Jacob Ryan Ochman, Moosic

Peyton R. Pazzalia, Archbald

Brandon Quinn, Hazle Township

John Rose, Clarks Summit

Daniel T. Rosenkrans, Falls

Robert J. Santarsiero Jr., Moosic

Sebastian J. Shepherd, Dalton

Hunter M. Smith, Kirkwood, NY

Justin P. Solensky Jr., Archbald

Connor T. Stauffer, Fern Glen

Brayden C. Strucke, Pittston Twp.

Jack Sullivan, Matamoras

Joshua Truskoloski, Eynon

Evan Williams South, Abington Twp.

Nicholas P. Winsock, Wyoming

Jayden M. Winters, Dickson City

Austin J. Wombacker, Scranton

Peter R. Zawierucha, Pittston Twp.

Electronic Engineering Technology

Oscar Hernandez, Scranton

William Kittrell, Dunmore

Rodney Stanley Ramos, Scranton

Paul V. Rosato III, Scranton

Michael Dean Still III, Dupont

Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Technology

Carter Christopher Albanese, Scranton

Levi S. Anzulewicz, Greenfield Twp.

Robert Bromage, Scranton

Gustavo Cortez, Scranton

James E. Decker, Moosic

Liam Donovan, Scranton

Angelo J. Fumanti, Old Forge

Jordan Gonzalez, Jefferson Twp.

Thomas Gray, Carbondale

James Fitzgerald Heery IV, Gouldsboro

William J. Heiss, Union Dale

Anthony Hutchins, Dunmore

Jarrel Johnson, Scranton

JanCarlos Marin, Scranton

Cooper A. Mordan, Old Forge

Aiden Notz, Scranton

Louis Paglianite, West Pittston

Logan Rondomanski, Madison Twp.

Charles Sciandra, Avoca

Xavier O. Siberon, Scranton

Joshua Smargiassi, Dickson City

Luke J. Smurl, Greenfield Twp.

Julia Turner, Moosic

Scott Warren, Montrose

Christopher Whitney Jr., Dover, DE

Heavy Equipment Technology

Jeffrey M. Kondash, Factoryville

Nathan Timothy Schmidt, Clifford

Nico D. Scotti, Dunmore

Clarence L. Walton IV, Dingmans Ferry

Mechatronics Technology

Michael Andrews, Wilkes-Barre

Zachary M. Maryasz, Dalton

Kahleb Murray, Pittston

Emma Jean Shedden, Tunkhannock

Nicholas Thayer, Pittston

Richard W. Tirella, Plains

Welding Fabrication & Manufacturing Technology

Corbin P. Bodman, Hawley

Sam A. Coolbaugh, Harding

Anthony J. DeLucca Jr., Old Forge

Andi A. Fedorchak, Carbondale

Charity Keithline, Tunkhannock

Tyler J. Kielty, Milford

Jamie Matyjevich, Old Forge

Jaylin T. Parker, Dunmore

Austin Racht, Beach Lake

Madison Grace Roberts, Milanville

Ethan Stankowski, Clarks Summit

Logan Edward Treat, Falls

Colin Vrabel, Old Forge

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

Building & Property Maintenance

Marcello Tindaro Caminiti, Moscow

Aaron Evans, Scranton

David V. King, Scranton

Caden H. Roach, Union Dale

MaKayla L. Wright, Scranton

Industrial Technology

Steven Michael Fredrick Barone, Hawley

Silas Colon, Beaver Meadows

Welding Technology

Jordan K. Banks, Scranton

Richard Beccaloni, Clarks Summit

George Ellis, Scranton

Christopher J. Evancho, Rock Glen

Schrece Esprit Graff, Old Forge

Alexander Johnson, Scranton

Jordan Levine-Smith, Scranton

Gage J. Martinez, Olyphant

Shelby Mowery, Berwick

Alexander Salazar, Scranton

Heatherette Scala, Old Forge

Justin A. Vantuyl, Shohola

Dylan Zullo, McAdoo

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to Celebrate the Grand Opening of ‘Johnson College at the CAN DO Training Center’

In a joint celebration held today, September 27, CAN DO and Johnson College held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the ‘Johnson College at the CAN DO Training Center’. This celebration comes after the two institutions announced their partnership to bring a technical school to the Greater Hazleton Area earlier this year.

The ‘Johnson College at the CAN DO Training Center’ ribbon cutting event showcased the expansive 20,000 sq. ft. facility – which was once home to the former McCann School of Business and Technology. Guests were invited to tour the new school, including classrooms, lab spaces, and the campus resource center that is open to all students. Capriotti’s Catering and Little Treats and Cakes by Janna catered the event with light lunch fare and desserts.

Dr. Katie Pittelli, President and CEO of Johnson College, and Joseph Lettiere, President and CEO of CAN DO, were both present and spoke about how this partnership is a monumental achievement for the Greater Hazleton Area, its residences, and its businesses.

Dr. Katie Pittelli spoke of the importance of the College’s industry partners throughout her remarks. “I like to say that we are founded and grounded in industry”, she mentioned. “The industry partnerships we’ve fostered here in the Greater Hazleton region helped us identify the need for skilled technicians and technologists in the area and the need for us to create unique, hands-on, industry-driven experiences for students who want to work within those industries.”

During his remarks, CAN DO President and CEO, Joseph Lettiere, stated, “CAN DO’s partnership with Johnson College is monumental for the Greater Hazleton Area and its residents as a whole. Through the various programs available on this campus, our community will have direct access to the necessary training and education our industries are in need of…these programs truly move the needle for members of our community by providing industrial education that will ultimately lead to family- and life-sustaining careers.” 

Other key members of this partnership and esteemed dignitaries also in attendance included Charles Burkhardt, Chair of the CAN DO Board of Directors, Pat Dietz, Chair of the Johnson College Board of Directors, Pennsylvania State Senator David Argall, representing Pennsylvania’s 29th Senatorial District, and members from both CAN DO and Johnson College’s Board of Directors.

With its strategic positioning inside of the Humboldt Industrial Park, Johnson College’s Hazleton campus will provide students with advantageous proximity to nearly 70 industries currently employing more than 11,000 individuals. The campus is also now a central education hub for communities within lower Luzerne and surrounding counties.

While classes officially began on August 28, the new school offers a robust curriculum aimed to cater to the diverse academic and industry needs of the Greater Hazleton Area community. Notable program offerings include a 2-Year Associate Degree in Applied Science for Electrical Construction Technology and 1-Year Academic Certificate programs in Welding Technology, Industrial Technology, and Building and Property Maintenance. Additionally, the school offers continuing education certificate courses in Medical Assistant, Computer Support, and Security Specialist, as well as Class A CDL Driver Training.

For more information about these upcoming programs, visit johnson.edu/Hazleton.

Johnson College Hazleton Holds First-Ever Open House on July 27

Johnson College Hazleton will hold its first-ever student and community Open House on Thursday, July 27, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the CAN DO Training Center inside the Humboldt Industrial Park at 370 Maplewood Drive in Hazle Township. The event welcomes all interested students and community members eager to see the progress of the new college campus.

All visitors must register to attend the Open House by visiting johnson.edu/openhousehazleton or contacting Johnson College’s Enrollment Department at 570-702-8856 or enroll@johnson.edu.

The Open House will include discussions with interested students about the admissions process, information about financial aid for those who qualify, and student services such as student life, student support, and career services. Plus, same-day acceptance will be available for many programs if students bring their high school or college transcripts. Tours of each technical area will be conducted, and program directors and instructors will be available to review their programs’ specifics with students and the community.

Now Enrolling Students in CDL Driver Training Course at Greater Hazleton Campus

Johnson College, in partnership with Ancora Education, is now enrolling students in its Class A CDL Driver Training course that begins on June 26, 2023, at the College’s new satellite campus, Johnson College at the CAN DO Training Center, in Hazle Township.

To learn more or to enroll in the Class A CDL Driver Training course, visit johnson.edu/hazleton-cdl or contact the College’s Continuing Education department at continuinged@johnson.edu

Students will learn to inspect and operate tractor-trailers and to assume driver responsibilities on the road and at pickup/delivery points. Emphasis is placed on vehicle inspections, defensive driving, range maneuvers, motor carrier safety regulations (DOT 380 -397 and a certificate for entry-level drivers), trip planning, cargo handling, size/weight laws, general maintenance procedures, hours of service, and accident prevention. Participants in this 160-hour program can obtain their CDL in as little as four weeks. The course complies with the new Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) rules established by the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration (FMCSA), which went into effect in February 2022.

Johnson College to Host Transfer Day on May 24, 2023

Johnson College is holding a Transfer Day on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, from 12 to 3 p.m. on its campus in Scranton, PA. The College is encouraging current college students that are interested in changing the direction of their education and, ultimately, their career path to visit its campus.

Students will meet with Enrollment, Financial Aid, Career Services, and Counseling and Disability Services representatives. In addition, staff members from the Registrar’s Office will be on-hand for transfer credit analyses and review potential schedules for the upcoming semester. Students will learn why Johnson College is the leader in hands-on education, how it exposes students to industry from day one, and how its two-year degree programs, focusing on careers in in-demand industries, have the highest return on investment in the short term. 

To attend Transfer Day at Johnson College, students must register online at https://johnson.edu/transfer/ or contact the College’s enrollment team at enroll@johnson.edu or (570) 702-8856.

Johnson College Automotive Technology Program Receives Reaccreditation from ASE Education Foundation

The Automotive Technology program at Johnson College received reaccreditation by the ASE Education Foundation, formerly known as NATEF, and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). The program has been reaccredited in the following areas: Engine Repair; Automatic Transmission/Transaxle; Manual Transmission and Drive Axles; Suspension and Steering; Brakes; Electrical/Electronic Systems; Heating and Air Conditioning; Engine Performance.

In order to achieve this renewed recognition, the College’s Automotive Technology program underwent rigorous evaluation by the ASE Education Foundation using nationally accepted standards of excellence in areas such as instruction, facilities, and equipment. Through the endeavors of both our program instructors and the ASE Education Foundation, Johnson College can more successfully bridge the gap between the needs of industry and classroom training to assure that students enter the workforce as well-prepared technicians.

Johnson College’s Automotive Technology program is an Associate of Applied Science degree program that prepares students as entry-level technicians in the automobile and diesel industries. Upon completion, graduates can expect to work for employers in career fields such as automotive, truck, farm and earthmoving equipment dealerships; truck, power generation and construction companies; automotive service centers; engine repair/machine shops; automotive equipment distributors; independent service garages; automotive parts manufacturers; sales representation; as well as auto insurance companies. They may also work with brake systems, transmissions, alignments and repairs; be representatives in claims, sales, and service; or become truck/fleet maintenance technicians.

To learn more about this program, visit: johnson.edu/divisions-of-study/transportation/automotive-technology.

Pictured left to right: Jim Williams ’00, Automotive Technology Instructor; Dr. Katie Pittelli, President & CEO; Mark Kozemko ’79, Automotive Technology Program Director.

Johnson College Announces Record-Setting Enrollment for Fourth Consecutive Year

Johnson College has announced a record-setting enrollment for the 2022-2023 academic year. The College outpaced its enrollment for 2021-2022 with nearly 600 students including 273 incoming first-year students and 250 continuing students.

In addition to a record number of incoming first-year and returning Johnson College also welcomed its largest Dual Enrollment-Industry Fast Track class to date. There are 57 students from around the area who have enrolled either part-time or full-time with Johnson College for college credits while also earning their high school diplomas. The College also welcomes 16 students to campus through the RISE (Readiness in Skilled Employment) program.   

With a record number of students enrolled for the fourth year in a row, Johnson College works hard to fill the skills gap in today’s job marketplace – making the College’s recruitment and programmatic focus more on workforce development.

“Year over year, we continue to see an increase in demand for a technical, hands-on approach to education,” said Bill Burke, M.S., Johnson College’s Vice President of Student and Academic Affairs. “In two years or less, our graduates are prepared for a lifetime of opportunities with an extremely high return on investment. The community, industry partners, and area school districts continue to see that value year in and year out as the demand for a Johnson College education grows.”

Gibbons Ford Contributes $10,000 to Johnson College’s Innovation at Work Capital Campaign   

Johnson College received a $10,000 contribution from Gibbons Ford in support of the College’s comprehensive, five-year capital campaign, Innovation at Work.

Gibbons Ford is a long-standing industry partner with Johnson College. They support the College and its students by making monetary and in-kind contributions, participating in the Automotive Technology program advisory committee, hosting student interns, and inviting students to participate in live program labs inside their dealership in Dickson City, PA.

“The best thing we can invest in is our future and the students at Johnson College are that future,” said Darryl Jayne, General Manager, Gibbons Ford.

“Generous contributions to our capital campaign from industry partners like Gibbons Ford, help the College continue to deliver to students the real-world, hands-on experience for which we are known,” said Dr. Katie Pittelli, President & CEO, Johnson College. “Working with industry gives our students a competitive edge in the workplace as they are exposed daily to new technologies, emerging fields of study, and the most sophisticated equipment.”

The Innovation at Work campaign consists of four components that will create an environment for continued growth and success: the construction of Ideal Saldi Hall, a new gateway building that will become the official entrance to the campus and include new lab and classroom spaces; the expansion of Woolworth Hall, which houses on-campus lab space for programs including Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning and Electrical Construction Technology; the creation of a Transportation Education Center; and support of the College’s Annual Fund and student scholarships. For more details about the “Innovation at Work” campaign, visit johnson.edu/innovationatwork.

Photo Caption: Left to right: Darryl Jayne, General Manager, Gibbons Ford, Ashley Bechaver, IT & Human Resources, Gibbons Ford, John Grow, Dealer Principal, Gibbons Ford, Dr. Katie Pittelli, President & CEO, Johnson College, and Karen Baker, Sr. Director of College Advancement, Johnson College.