Tom Mangano

Tom Mangano is a Lecturer and Director of Student Teaching and Clinical Field Experience in the Department of English at Stony Brook University, part of the College of Arts & Sciences. He joined Stony Brook in 2016 after serving as Senior Adjunct Professor in Dowling College's School of Education from 1995 to 2015. His career includes over 30 years in education, spanning roles as an English teacher, Curriculum Director, and Principal of Meadowbrook Elementary School (1991–2008). Mangano holds a BA in Liberal Arts from City College of CUNY, an MS in English/Education from C.W. Post College, and a Doctorate in Educational Administration and Technology from Dowling College. He is certified in New York State for English 7-12, Elementary Education N-8, and leadership roles in school administration.

His professional qualifications include Certificates of Advanced Study and Management Studies from Hofstra and Cornell. Mangano’s work focuses on bridging classroom practice with institutional leadership, emphasizing clinical field experiences for teacher trainees. No specific grants or lab affiliations are detailed in the provided text.