Brenda Moore

President

Brenda has been a cosmetology teacher at Orange/Ulster BOCES for 24 years.  She is an alumni of the program, earned her AAS in Business from SUNY Delhi, her BS in Vocational Technical Education from SUNY Oswego, and has worked in several salons throughout her career.  In addition to teaching, she continues to work in her own salon. Brenda is a former examiner/assistant supervisor for the NYS Cosmetology & Nail Specialty Practical Licensing examinations.  She has also mentored new teachers, and has served as a master teacher for student teachers.

Theresa Calabrese

Vice President

Theresa has been serving as a Cosmetology Instructor at the Syracuse City School District for past 18 years.  Theresa completed her BS in Vocational Teacher Preparation from SUNY Oswego, and has been a New York State Cosmetology State Board Examiner for 30 years. In total, she has over 38 years as a New York State Licensed Cosmetologist.

Ines Rovito

Treasurer

Ines is a recently retired CTE Cosmetology Instructor from CiTi BOCES in Mexico, New York after serving in that role for over 20 years in Oswego County

Dave Arntsen

Secretary

Dave is a retired CTE Administrator, starting his career as a CTE teacher in the Carpentry program at Madison-Oneida BOCES.  Dave holds a BS in Vocational Education and a MSEd in Education Administration from SUNY Oswego.  He previously served on the Board of Directors for ACTEA, and is now serving on the NYSACTE Board of Directors for NYSTTTA

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Cynthia Bruton-Thomas

Big Five Representative

Cynthia is a Cosmetology Instructor at the Syracuse City School District, and is currently taking on the role of teaching CTE at the Middle Level for the district.  She is also a Cosmetology Examiner for the NY Department of State, Division of Licensing.  Cynthia studied at SUNY Oswego in the Career and Technical Educator Preparation program, and lives in Syracuse, New York

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Anne Carnahan

Zone 1 Representative

Anne Carnahan is a New York State Certified Cosmetology Instructor at Orleans Career and Technical School in Medina. She has over 35 years of industry experience and began her CTE career as an aide for 4 years at OCTEC and has now been teaching for 8 years. She has a BS degree in CTE and Vocational Education through Buffalo State College and along with teaching she continues to work part time at Logics Hair Salon in Amherst, NY.

Jill Beatty

Zone 1 Representative

Jill is a Cosmetology Teacher from Orleans-Niagara BOCES and will be supporting the work of NYSTTTA in Zone 1 with Anne Carnahan. 

Karen Riche

Zone 2 Representative

Karen is a New York State Certified Cosmetology Instructor at Syracuse City School District. She has 15 years of industry experience ranging from beauty services provider, private Cosmetology school educator, and independent business owner. Karen has earned her BS in Career and Technical Teacher Preparation and MSEd in Career & Technical education, both from SUNY Oswego.

Jon Miller

Zone 2 Representative

Jon is a New York State Certified Career and Technical Education Instructor for Digital Media Technology at CiTi BOCES in Oswego County for the last six years. Jon holds a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Illustration from Cazenovia College and a Masters of Science In Education from Elmira College. Before working as CTE Instructor for CiTi BOCES, Jon worked for The Ithaca Journal and The Elmira Star-Gazette for 11 years. In addition to working for The Ithaca Journal/The Elmira Star-Gazette and teaching in the Classroom, he freelances as a Graphic Designer and Illustrator.  Jon brings a combined 20 years of experience in Art and Design to the Classroom.

Peter Desmond

Zone 3 Representative

Peter Desmond, CEC, AAC, CSFE, a 1981 graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, New York is the culinary educator for Questar III Columbia Greene Educational Center who utilizes the National Restaurant ProStart curriculum and offers ServSafe certification.

Sharon Myers

Zone 4 Representative

Sharon graduated from Dutchess BOCES 35 years ago and has been in the Beauty industry as a stylist, colorist and salon owner and continues  today as a lifelong learner. Sharon has been a Cosmetology teacher at Dutchess BOCES Career and Technical Institute since 2007 and also at Putnam Northern Westchester in 2004. She has an A.S. in Business Management from DCC and a B.S. in Vocational Technical Education from SUNY Oswego. She continues to work in the industry and is an examiner for NYS Cosmetology Licensing Division. She is also a lead advisor in SkillsUSA and uses the Framework to empower her students to become professional, self-motivated leaders and to excel in their futures.

Isabella Mancini

Zone 6 Representative

Isabella has been the Arch Design/CAD instructor at Wilson Tech, Western Suffolk BOCES for 7 years.  She earned a BFA in Environmental Design from Parsons School Design and BArch from Pratt Institute. She has worked on international and high-end residential projects at several prestigious firms, including Skidmore Owings & Merrill where she worked on One World Trade Center and JP Morgan Chase Interior Renovations.  In addition to teaching, she freelances at a WFC Architects in East Setauket, NY.

Don Entwistle

CJS/TECI Representative

Don has been the Criminal Justice Teacher at Broome-Tioga BOCES for the past 16 years.  He was previously a Teaching Assistant with Herkimer BOCES.  He has spent many years in the law enforcement field as a police officer, and completed his educational requirements for teacher certification at SUNY Oswego.  Don has over twenty years experience in Career and Technical Education and serves as liaison to NYSTTTA for Criminal Justice Studies Technical Education Career Instructors of NY State (CJS/TECI )

Linda Romano

NYSACTE Representative

Ms. Romano is a teacher at Newburgh Enlarged City School District, NFA North Campus

and teaches the Health Science Education/ Nurse Aide Program.  The Association of Career and Technical Education awarded Ms. Linda Romano the 2018 National Teacher of the Year award.  According to ACTE, this award recognizes "the finest career and technical education teachers at the middle/secondary school level who have demonstrated innovation in the classroom, commitment to their students and dedication to the improvement of CTE in their institutions and communities".  Linda is currently President of the NY State Health Science Educators Association (NYSHSEA), Vice President for ACTE Health Science Division, and serves on the NYSACTE Board of Directors.

David Stayton

ACTEA Representative

Mr. Stayton is the Principal of the Career and Technical Education Center at Oneida-Herkimer BOCES.  His dedication to CTE has been demonstrated by the tremendous growth of the programs offered in his service area, and his membership in the Association of Career and Technical Education Administrators serving on the Board of Directors and as the State Treasurer since 2013.  His leadership and knowledge have helped make CTE a recognized first choice for students in Central NY.