CommEd-55 Instructors

Susan Andrea earned her A.S. and B.S. Degree in Nursing from Curry College and her M.S. in Nursing from Boston College. She holds certifications in Reiki, Shambala and Qigong, and, in different yoga practices including Hatha Yoga and Yin Yoga. She is an experienced yoga teacher with over 500-hours of certification. She teaches mat and chair yoga to diverse populations in all age groups, and works locally as a Family Nurse

Marian Bazaian holds an A.A.S. in Computer Science from Blue Hills Technical Institute and a B.A. in Education from Boston College. Currently, she is also an adjunct professor at Massasoit Community College, where she has taught Computer Applications in the Division of Computer Technology and Information Management for the past 25 years.

Diane Bennett earned her B.A. in Business Management from Eastern Nazarene College. Diane has been quilting for over 40 years, and enjoys sharing new and exciting techniques. Making quilts for various organizations like the Quilts of Valor and blankets for the homeless have become community projects. Diane believes that the best part of sharing quilting is helping each student find their creative potential.

Carol Cohen earned a B.A. in Anthropology and an M.S. in Urban Planning from Boston University. She holds three Massachusetts Teacher Certifications. She has been teaching in higher education since 1981. Carol presently teaches at Lesley University in the Graduate School of Educa

Katy Mayo is a Certified Microsoft Office Specialist. She has been teaching clients all over the country the most cutting-edge software in the workplace for over 30 years. From a full-day training to a one-hour class, a one-on-one session to a company-wide training, Katy utilizes hands on training to make sure her clients feel confident and informed when they leave. As a Microsoft Office Specialist, sizable companies frequently seek out her expertise. Katy also has developed and delivered hundreds of specialized programs teaching technologies to the senior population.

Mike Sullivan holds a B.S. in Mass Communication/Film from Emerson College. He has been a professional documentary editor and writer for over 20 years. His work can be seen in museums across the country including The Smithsonian, The Mob Museum, The Tampa Bay History Center, and The Civil War Museum. He also has extensive television experience gained while working as a news and promotions editor at several TV stations in the Boston area. He has been teaching at Massasoit Community College since 2020.