ECE Program Staff

Our dedicated UConn ECE program staff is here to support students, instructors, and partner schools with guidance, resources, and assistance.

Christopher Todd

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR – OFFICE OF EARLY COLLEGE PROGRAMS

Phone: 860.486.8828
Email: christopher.todd@uconn.edu

Christopher Todd was recently appointed as the Executive Director of the Office of Early College Programs. He is responsible for providing leadership and support to the Office of Early College Programs staff, faculty and ECE instructors on behalf of Connecticut schools, districts and students. Prior to joining UConn, Chris served 3 years as Bureau Chief in the Talent Office at the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) where he led the Bureau of Educator Effectiveness and the Bureau of Educator Standards and Certification to develop and deploy talent management and human capital development strategies to districts and schools state-wide; ensuring all Connecticut students had access to highly effective educators. Previously, Chris worked in the Windsor Public Schools for 15 years in both classroom and district-based leadership roles. As a classroom teacher, he distinguished himself as both a state and national award winner, teaching a wide-variety of courses and levels including UConn ECE. As a district-based teacher leader, Chris facilitated the district’s TEAM induction program, EPP partnerships and teacher leadership initiatives. Chris holds a BA in History from the University of Colorado, Boulder, an MA in Public Policy from Trinity College, and an MA in Curriculum & Instruction from the University of Connecticut. Chris completed his Intermediate Administration and Supervision coursework at Sacred Heart University.

Jessica Dunn

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR – OFFICE OF EARLY COLLEGE PROGRAMS

DIRECTOR OF STUDENT ENRICHMENT

Phone: 860.486.4650
Email: jessica.dunn@uconn.edu

Jessica Dunn is the Assistant Director in the Office of Early College Programs and the Director of Student Enrichment for UConn Early College Experience. Jessica is responsible for managing the student registration process and coordinating student enrichment opportunities. Jessica attended the University of Connecticut where she earned Bachelor’s degrees in Sociology and Human Development and Family Studies.

Stefanie Malinoski

PROGRAM SPECIALIST – CERTIFICATION & WORKSHOPS

Phone: 860.486.8033
Email: stefanie.malinoski@uconn.edu

Stefanie Malinoski is the Program Specialist for the Office of Early College Programs, where she is responsible for maintaining program records and ECE professional development workshops. Stefanie also manages the instructor certification process. Stefanie attended the University of Connecticut where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Communications and a Master’s degree from the University’s Neag School of Education, specializing in Higher Education and Student Affairs.

Carissa Rutkauskas

PROGRAM SPECIALIST – OUTREACH AND EVALUATION

Phone: 860.486.6055
Email: carissa.rutkauskas@uconn.edu

Carissa Rutkauskas is the Program Specialist for Outreach and Evaluation in the Office of Early College Programs. Her key responsibilities includes program assessment, evaluation, and research initiative; program information and national trends; developing programs at the high school level; and website and marketing coordination. Carissa has earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design, a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Literature and Culture, and a Master of Arts in Geography/Human Geography degrees from the University of Connecticut.

Todd Blodgett

PROGRAM ASSISTANT – REGISTRATION COORDINATOR

Phone: 860.486.0702
Email: todd.blodgett@uconn.edu

Todd Blodgett is a Program Assistant in the Office of Early College Programs and the Registration Coordinator for UConn Early College Experience. Todd is responsible for coordinating the registration process of ECE courses with UConn’s partnership high schools. Todd attended the University of Connecticut where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Applied and Resource Economics.

Erin Blanchette

BILLING & OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Phone:
Email: erin.blanchette@uconn.edu

Erin Blanchette is the Billing & Operations Specialist in the Office of Early College Programs. Erin is responsible for managing the student billing and financial records for ECE students and for the financial operations for ECE and Pre-College Summer Programs. Erin attended the University of Connecticut where she earned Bachelor’s degree.