Meet the Faculty

Kimberly Davies DNP, RN, COI
Nursing Director, Assistant Professor
ferreek@canton.edu

• Nursing Diploma: Allentown Hospital School of Nursing
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing: University if Saint Francis, Joliet, Illinois
• Master of Science in Nursing: University if Saint Francis, Joliet, Illinois
• Doctorate in Nursing Practice student at Capella University, Minneapolis, MN

Peggy LaFrance, Ph.D, RN, COI
Professor
RN-BS Program
lafrancep@canton.edu

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing: SUNY Plattsburg, Plattsburgh, NY
• Master of Science in Nursing: Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY
• Doctorate of Philosophy in Education: Walden University, Minneapolis, MN

Christine Brassard MSN, RN
Assistant Professor
PN Program
thompsonc@canton.edu

• Associate of Applied Science in Nursing: SUNY Canton, NY
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing: St. Josephs College of Maine, Standish, ME
• Master of Science in Nursing Education: St. Josephs College of Maine, Standish, ME

Dawne Barkley, DNP, BS, RN, COI, CEN
Assistant Professor
Associate Degree Program
barkleyd@canton.edu

• Associate of Applied Science in Nursing: SUNY Canton
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences, Orlando FL
• Master of Science in Nursing Education: Walden University, Minneapolis, MN
• Doctorate in Nursing Practice at DeVry University, Downers Grove, IL

Marcy Blackmer, MSN, RN
Instructor
Associate Degree Program
blackmerm@canton.edu

Adam Bullock, MSN, RN
Instructor
Associate Degree Program
bullocka@canton.edu

Brooke Bush, LPN
Instructional Support Associate
bushbrooke@canton.edu

Leah Payne Worden, MSN, BS, RN, RNFA, CNS-CP, CNOR
Assistant Professor
Associate Degree Program
wordenl@canton.edu

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Niagara University, Rochester, NY
• Master of Science in Nursing: Gannon University, Erie, Pa

Susan Penepent, BSN, RN
Clinical Lecturer
Associate Degree Program
penepents@canton.edu

Caitlin Grimshaw
Lecturer
grims104@canton.edu

Stephanie Hill
Lecturer
hill157@canton.edu