Russell Sage College Adds 13 Faculty Members for New Academic Year

As the 2026-2027 academic year gets underway, Russell Sage College has welcomed 13 new faculty members in its undergraduate and graduate programs across four schools. 

The incoming faculty bring industry connections, clinical expertise, and practical experience to established programs in the performing arts, nursing, health sciences, mental health counseling, education, and management and to newly introduced programs like Speech-Language Pathology and a developing track in School Psychology. 

Sally Booth – Assistant Professor of the Practice for Science and Quantitative Reasoning

Todd Dellinger – Associate Professor of Arts & Entertainment Management

Robin Lewis – Associate Professor of Musical Theatre       

Katelynn Carroll – Assistant Professor of the Practice of Speech-Language Pathology

Nancy Dorr – Professor of the Practice of Psychology

Taylor Karnilaw – Assistant Professor of Mental Health Counseling & Community Psychology                     

Lisa McDonald – Assistant Professor of the Practice of Nursing                                             

Patrick Spica – Lecturer of Biology & Health Sciences                                                           

Edward Thompson – Assistant Professor of the Practice of Nursing                                             

Jixuan Zhao – Assistant Professor of Mental Health Counseling  & Community Psychology                        

Sarah Cioffi – Assistant Professor of the Practice of Educational Leadership 

Steve Hoff – Professor of the Practice of School Psychology                      

Kristen Delaney – Lecturer of Sales & Sales Management & Internship Coordinator