Russell Thayer - Academics and Life Skills - Guthrie Job Corps Center

Russell Thayer

is a High School Diploma/High School Equivalency instructor at Guthrie Job Corps Center, joining the team more than eight years ago. Russell has over 36 years of teaching experience, as well as a bachelor’s degree in math and two master’s degrees in business. He loves teaching students and giving them opportunities to improve their skills and futures.

Luis Romero - Academics and Life Skills - Guthrie Job Corps Center

Luis Romero

is a High School Diploma/High School Equivalency instructor at Guthrie Job Corps Center.  In addition to several years of teaching and laboratory experience, Luis has a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Universidad del Sagrado Corazón in Puerto Rico and a master’s degree in physical and analytical chemistry from Michigan State University. He gets satisfaction from helping students break the poverty cycle by earning their high school education.

Janice Heskett - Academics and Life Skills - Guthrie Job Corps Center

Janice Heskett

is the Reading and English as a Second Language instructor at Guthrie Job Corps Center.  Janice has a bachelor’s degree in education from The University of Central Oklahoma and 25 years of teaching experience with Oklahoma City Public Schools. She enjoys working at Job Corps and helping students become better prepared for their future.   

Mary Malanowski - Certified Nurse Assistant - Cassadaga Job Corps Center

Mary Malanowski

brings a background as a medical aide, licensed practical nurse and registered nurse to her role as a Certified Nurse Assistant instructor at Cassadaga Job Corps Center. One of her favorite parts of teaching students is the “ah-ha” moment that occurs when they fully grasp a new concept.

Cherish Mignoli - Career Journey - Cassadaga Job Corps Center

Cherish Mignoli

Advanced Training and work-based learning coordinator at Cassadaga Job Corps Center, brings a background in English and education to her classroom. She enjoys working with students to reach their full potential as she serves as chair of the center’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Sunshine committees, an advisor to the Student Government Association, and more.

Marjorie Andrews - Academics and Life Skills - Cassadaga Job Corps Center

Marjorie Andrews

is the Reading instructor at Cassadaga Job Corps Center and has experience teaching students in a variety of settings. Her bachelor’s degree in English literature, Master of Science degree in education, English language arts certification for grades 7–12 and her passion for helping students overcome their reading struggles qualify Marjorie to teach skills that are foundational to the workforce.

Tim Parker - Carpentry - Cassadaga Job Corps Center

Tim Parker

United Brotherhood of Carpenters Carpentry instructor at Cassadaga Job Corps Center, enjoys molding students into skilled carpenters. Before joining the team, Tim was a business owner, and brings over 40 years of carpentry experience to his classroom instruction. 

Lori Lisa - Certified Nurse Assistant - Cassadaga Job Corps Center

Lori Lisa

is a Certified Nurse Assistant instructor at Cassadaga Job Corps Center. She is actively engaged with the community, serving as a Girl Scout leader and a host parent for The Fresh Air Fund and a young man from Venezuela. Bringing her medical and community service experience to the classroom, Lori guides students as they learn the skills they need to be successful CNAs.