Raritan Valley Community College recognized 61 employees for their full-time years of service and dedication to the College at the 21st Annual Service Awards Program, held on October 29.
The awards program, the “Dandy Lion Service Award,” recognizes those with five-year increments of service based on the longevity policy.
The following RVCC faculty, staff, and administrators were honored at the event:
Katherine Bayachek, Workforce Educator, Cosmetology: 5 years
Sherley Cadet, Director of Testing Services: 5 years
Monique Christian, Administrative Assistant III: 5 years
Christine Chynoweth, Assistant Professor of American Sign Language: 5 years
Rebecca Claxton, Assistant Professor of Mathematics: 5 years
Marco Coque, Lead Custodian: 5 years
Cruz Cruz Calles, Custodian: 5 years
Sarah Cuss, Assistant Professor of Nursing: 5 years
Siddra Majeed Dar, Associate Professor of Medical Laboratory Technology: 5 years
Diana Dieckmann, Academic Scheduling Manager: 5 years
Jennifer East, Academic Advisor: 5 years
Dalton Georgiana, Senior Business Systems Analyst: 5 years
Ishimine Goins, Assistant Professor of English: 5 years
Jennifer Lett, Financial Aid Specialist I: 5 years
Wayne Moschella, Coordinator, Auto Skills Lab: 5 years
Niyati Patel, Senior Help Desk Technician: 5 years
Michael Pirrotta, Assistant Professor of Psychology: 5 years
Ana Ponton, Academic Advisor: 5 years
Janette Rodriguez, Associate Professor of Medical Assisting Program: 5 years
Andrew Sclafani, Human Resources Manager: 5 years
Courtney Singleton, Assistant Professor of Anthropology: 5 years
June Varkoly, Help Desk Technician: 5 years
Priscilla Villalobos, Student Account Specialist – A/R: 5 years
Nini Alcazar, Grants Specialist: 10 years
Khadidja Bendjilali, Associate Professor of Mathematics: 10 years
Steven Caruso, Assistant Professor of Computer Science: 10 years
Justin Farischon, Laboratory Assistant II, Physics: 10 years
Heather Heithoff, Associate Professor of Nursing: 10 years
Philip Herro, Athletic Director: 10 years
Ahmed Katsha, Associate Professor of A/P Biology: 10 years
Amy Layton, Director, Beauty Professional Programs: 10 years
Jennifer Mason, Finance Specialist: 10 years
Madhavi Shah, Professor of Biology: 10 years
George Soliman, Associate Professor of Mathematics: 10 years
Beau Younker, Associate Professor/Coordinator of Occupational Therapy Assistant Program: 10 years
Jennifer Berry, Assistant Director, EOF: 15 years
Jason Fredericks, Vice President of Student Affairs: 15 years
John Harford, Instructor of Graphic Design: 15 years
Carl Lindskoog, Professor of History: 15 years
Caroline Seibert, Senior Human Resources Specialist: 15 years
Virginia Smith, Professor of Interior Design: 15 years
Alyssa Valenti, Professor, Electronic & Web Service Librarian: 15 years
Boualem Bendjilali, Professor of Mathematics: 20 years
Chandra Caldwell, Administrative Assistant III, Student Services: 20 years
Rebecca Case, Associate Professor of Spanish: 20 years
David Chase, Professor of English: 20 years
Elizabeth Enz Lewis, Accounting Manager: 20 years
Jacqueline Estreicher, Assistant Dean of Curriculum: 20 years
Justin Felix, Associate Professor of English: 20 years
Jamie Hyland, Facilities Services Coordinator: 20 years
Erin Kislan, Associate Director, Financial Aid: 20 years
William Klinger, Professor of Business Administration & Management: 20 years
Terence Murphy, Chemistry Lab Prep/Lab Assistant II: 20 years
Vandana Nadkarni, Professor of Art History: 20 years
Kelly Oliver, Multi Media Specialist/Web Editor: 20 years
Brian O’Rourke, Executive Director, Facilities & Grounds: 20 years
Antonella Pompo, Professor of Engineering: 20 years
Wilhelmus Van Der Veen, Director, Science Education Institute: 20 years
Gregory DeSanctis, Dean of Academic Pathways & Partnerships: 25 years
Aditi Patel, Associate Professor of Mathematics: 25 years
Steven Schwarz, Professor of Computer Science: 25 years
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November 3, 2026
Media contact: Donna Stolzer, donna.stolzer@raritanval.edu
