Instructor Bios
Lorraine, Learning Center Director,
Talent Development and Technical Skills Instructor
Lorraine began teaching at Panurgy in 2008, returned in 2017, and became Learning Center Director in 2024. The daughter of a math teacher and a Dale Carnegie instructor, teaching was in her blood. Lorraine earned her Master’s degree in Mediation and Conflict Management from Champlain College, focusing on communication challenges. With this unique lens, she empowers students by fostering problem-solving skills. Her career working with law enforcement and city government gave her the opportunity to wear many hats, from task force collaboration to building databases and tracking data. Lorraine has taught throughout Vermont, working with nonprofits, municipalities, manufacturers, and private companies, and she values the diverse experiences Panurgy students bring to training.
Lorraine enjoys renovation and building projects, ski touring in the winter (years when there is enough snow), gardening and swimming in the summer, and spending time with her mother and sister who also live in Vermont.
Contact her to create custom training options to address workplace challenges and foster employee growth.
Christie, Technical Skills Instructor
Growing up in Miami with a Scandinavian mother and Cuban father fostered Christe’s love of diverse cultures. Through a career in the navy and independent travels, these adventures inspired her path as a teacher. This passion led to her becoming a Master Certified Microsoft Instructor, CompTIA Certified Technical Trainer, Dale Carnegie High Impact Presenter, and curriculum developer. She specializes in delivering interactive training on topics ranging from Salesforce to Microsoft Office, tailored to diverse audiences. Christie graduated summa cum laude from ECPI
Debra, Technical Skills Instructor
With over 35 years in adult education and a Bachelor’s in Education, Debra is a respected IT training expert known for her passion, persistence, and strong work ethic. She specializes in needs assessments, customized training plans, instructional material development, effective delivery, and success evaluation. Skilled in both in-person and online training, Debra works with private companies and government agencies. Her expertise includes advanced Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams) and Google Workspace tools. Adaptable and quick to learn company-specific products, Debra delivers training tailored to client needs. She is known for her ability to engage beginners and challenge advanced learners.
Joyce, Talent Development and Technical Skills Instructor
Joyce is a former tech integration specialist and career and technical educator from northwestern Vermont, where she “retired” after 32 years in the school system. She also taught at the Community College of Vermont for ten years. Making a difference is in her blood, and it shows in her passion for teaching as well as learning. Joyce received her master’s in educational technology from St. Michael’s College as well as a Certificate of Online Teaching from Marlboro Graduate School. In addition to being an instructor for Panurgy, she is also the state/regional coordinator for Educators Rising, a student organization supporting future educators.
Joyce grew up in Vermont, is the mother of two, “Gigi” of four, and currently lives in a former one-room schoolhouse. She also volunteers at a local community kitchen and loves nature photography and tending to her flower gardens.
Bradley, Talent Development and Technical Skills Instructor
Bio coming soon!