- Title:
LPP Coordinator, Liberty Partnership Program
- Email:
awholiha@fmcc.edu
- Phone Extension:
518-843-4932 Ext 1136
- Building:
GASD
Aidan Wholihan recently came onboard as our full-time LPP Coordinator in January 2024. Aidan joined our team previously as a part-time LPP Student Success Coach. Aidan earned his BA in Studio Art from Hartwick College. During his time at Hartwick, he was the Vice President of Wicked Esports. He has also served as a volunteer Assistant Junior Varsity Coach for Johnstown High School. Aidan enjoys hiking to abandoned fire towers and reading ancient books such as The Art of War.
- Title:
CSTEP Specialist
- Email:
ahernigl@fmcc.edu
- Phone Extension:
8166
- Building:
Academic Advising & Student Records, N-107M
Andrea Hernigle is the CSTEP Coordinator at FMCC, whose aim is to build a supportive community of students in STEM careers as well as several licensed professions. Prior to her career at FMCC, she worked as an Adult Literacy Educator with HFM BOCES for 6 years. Andrea received a Master of Science in Curriculum Development and Instructional Technology from SUNY Albany, after completing a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education / Earth Science Concentration from St. Rose. She is also the owner of Family Traditions Christmas Tree Farm in Fultonville. As an Adirondack native of Tupper Lake, Andrea enjoys hiking, kayaking, and camping in her spare time, as well as downhill skiing and spending time with family and friends.
- Title:
LPP Program Director, Liberty Partnership Program
- Email:
amidgley@fmcc.edu
- Phone Extension:
8901
- Building:
GASD
Angela Midgley joined FMCC on June 20, 2023,as LPP Program Director. She has a Master's in US History from the University of Albany and a Bachelor's in History from SUNY Plattsburgh. Angela worked at the New York State Department of Education for seven years as an Associate in Continuing Education. She has also held positions at HFM BOCES and Empire State College. Angela enjoys cross-country skiing and swimming in Lake Algonquin.
- Title:
LPP Counselor
- Email:
dgarguil@fmcc.edu
- Phone Extension:
518-843-4932 Ext. 1136
- Building:
GASD
Dana Burden, started employment at FMCC in Fall 2021. She currently works as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor for Liberty Partnerships Program. Dana has worked in the mental health field for over 8 years in both clinical and non-clinical settings. She has spent years working with children of all ages, and is currently enjoying her work with high school students.
Dana earned an M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University, and a B.A. in Psychology from SUNY Oswego.
- Title:
LPP Counselor, Liberty Partnership Program
- Email:
khamilto@fmcc.edu
- Phone Extension:
8907
- Building:
GASD
Kelly Hamilton started at FMCC in March 2024 as our new LPP Counselor. Kelly is a graduate of Castleton University and recently relocated to Cobleskill with her family. For the last 7 years, Kelly has been a Middle School Adjustment Counselor for the Springfield International Charter School and Wilbraham Middle School in Massachusetts. In her free time, Kelly likes to hike and backpack.
- Title:
TRIO Quest Learning Service Coordinator
- Email:
mmoore@fmcc.edu
- Phone Extension:
8157
- Building:
Academic Advising & Student Records, N-107T
Michelle serves as the Academic Advisor - Grant Student Engagement Specialist and is part of the TRIO team at SUNY FMCC. She is an academic advisor for students that are part of the TRIO program as well as the general population and is responsible for identifying grant eligible students and supporting them throughout their time at FM . She also is a member of the Student Sucess Team and helps plan special events for students.
Michelle has worked in Higher Education for 20 plus years in various roles to support and retain students.
Michelle has a Associates Degree from SUNY Schenectady in Business Administration, a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Public Managment from SUNY POLY , where she was a student leader and found her passion for working on a college campus. She also has a Master's Degree in Higher Education Administration from Stony Brook University. Michelle enjoys working with students and helping them find a career path.
- Title:
STEP Specialist
- Email:
sjohnson@fmcc.edu
- Phone Extension:
8164
- Building:
Academic Advising & Student Records, N-107S
Suzanne earned her Master’s in Curriculum Development and Instructional Technology from SUNY Albany and a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education with a concentration in Science from SUNY Plattsburgh.She worked for Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake (BH-BL) Central School for thirteen years, first as a K-12 Substitute Teacher, then as a HS Teaching Assistant. Prior to working for BH-BL, Suzanne was an Intermediate Teacher for grades 3-6 at Piseco Common School for three years. Suzanne's hobbies include spending time outdoors with her family (husband, three teenage children and two black Labrador Retrievers) and hiking NY's High Peaks as an aspiring Adirondack 46er. With her interest in the sciences, particularly environmental, she thoroughly enjoys planning activities and inspiring Fulton and Montgomery County students in grades 7-12 as a STEP (Science & Technology Entry Program) Specialist.
