Directory
Robert Grizanti
Assistant Professor (Graphic Design)
Professor Grizanti began a dedicated career at Villa Maria College in 2003 and is currently the Chairperson of the Art Department. He earned a Master of Arts degree in Graphic Design and Visual Experience from Savannah College of Art and Design in 2013, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Visual Communications from Buffalo State College in 1980. He was awarded the Outstanding Faculty Award in 2020 and the Faculty Achievement Award in 2014 from Villa Maria College. His approachable nature, and his dedication to student achievement and the success of the college have made him a key figure in the community.
Dr. Sylvia Grmela
Assistant Professor (Music)
Dr. Grmela began working at Villa Maria College in 2007. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree from SUNY at Buffalo, and a Bachelor of Arts from McGill University.
James Kelley
Associate Professor (Physical Therapist Assistant Program)
Professor Kelley began working at Villa Maria College in 1998. He holds a Master in Management of Disability Services degree from the University of San Francisco, and a Bachelor of Science from Boston University.
Dr. Kim Kotz
Professor (Physical Therapist Assistant Program)
Dr. Kotz began working at Villa Maria College in 1998 and is the Academic Coordinator of the Clinical Education / Physical Therapist Assistant program. She holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Daemen College, and a Bachelor of Arts from SUNY at Buffalo.