Professional Ministers

Title: Gospel Choir Directors

James and Delores co-direct the Iona Gospel Choir which rehearses once a week on Sunday nights at 8:00pm in Arrigoni Hall. The choir performs at various campus events and hosts a "Gospel Explosion" each April which includes choirs from throughout the New York metropolitan area.

James accompanies the Gospel Choir on piano and has accompanied many choirs throughout Connecticut and New York. He is also a songwriter and teaches music, math, reading and science at Urban Youth Middle School in New Haven, CT. During his tenure at this position he won an award for commitment and dedication to musical services.

Education:
Bachelor of Science in Music Education, conferral expected May, 2007

Positions Held:
Para-Professional, Urban Youth Middle School, New Haven, CT
Music Teacher, Clinton Avenue Elementary School, New Haven, CT

Delores brings both her administrative and musical gifts to the Gospel Choir keeping everyone energized, organized and on target. She has provided administrative support to numerous medical and business establishments, and has won numerous awards for her work at IBM. Her volunteer activities have included much work with youth and teens in mentoring programs in Connecticut.

Education:
Received a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Care Administration, May, 2006
Received a Certificate in Health Counseling, May, 2006
Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy, conferral expected May 2009

Positions Held:
Med. Staff Credentialing, Phelps Memorial Hospital, Sleepy Hollow, NY
Administrative Assistant, Medical Affairs, Wallingford, CT
Annual Giving Associate, Advancement Office, New Rochelle, NY.

Phone: 914-633-2004

Email: dpatterson@iona.edu