"Dr. T’s Biography

2005: Ph.D., Physiology and Neurobiology, University of Connecticut

2004: M.S., Physiology and Neurobiology, University of Connecticut

1991: B.A., Economics and Spanish, Regents College, University of New York

During clinical social work training at Yale Child Study Center, I developed a keen interest in the role of aberrant synaptic functioning in relation to disease processes. After twelve years of working in a variety of treatment milieus as a social worker, I decided to change careers (during a southbound thru hike of the Appalachian Trail) and pursued graduate studies at the University of Connecticut where I earned my doctorate in physiology and neuroscience. At UConn, my doctoral research allowed me to pursue my interests in synaptic functioning.

I currently teach part time at Naugatuck Valley Community College in addition to tutoring!

Beyond teaching, I love swimming, kayaking, hiking and UCONN Basketball - Go Huskies!" less...