Faculty
Administrative Faculty
Michael Kost, DNP, CRNA, CHSE, FAAN, FAANA
Director
Michael has served in the role of Director of the Frank J. Tornetta School of Anesthesia/La Salle University School of Nursing since 1991. He received his Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Widener University, his anesthesia clinical education at the Frank J. Tornetta School of Anesthesia at Montgomery Hospital, Master of Science in Anesthesia and Healthcare Administration from Saint Joseph’s University and Master of Science in Nursing as a geriatric clinical nurse specialist from Gwynedd Mercy College. Michael completed his Doctorate in Nursing Practice at Rutgers University and his Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing Education from La Salle University School of Nursing. In addition, he is an active member of the International Society for Simulation in Healthcare, and is a certified healthcare simulation educator.
Cynthia Betron, DNP, CRNA, CHSE, CNE
Associate Director
Simulation Lab Director
Cindy graduated from the Williamsport Hospital School of Nursing. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Excelsior College of Albany, NY. Prior to becoming a CRNA she functioned as an assistant clinical manager and unit educator in the PACU/ICU setting for 25 years. She completed her Master of Science in Nursing at LaSalle University and her CRNA education at the Frank J Tornetta School of Anesthesia. She completed a Post Master’s Certificate in Nursing Education at La Salle University School of Nursing and is credentialed as a certified nurse educator (CNE). Cindy completed her Doctorate in Nursing Practice at Chatham University in Shadyside, Pennsylvania. In addition, she is an active member of the International Society for Simulation in Healthcare, and is certified in healthcare simulation education.
Robert W Simon, DNP, CRNA, CHSE, CNE
Assistant Program Director
Didactic Education Coordinator
Rob received his Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Holy Family University in 2004. In 2011, he completed his nurse anesthesia education at the Nazareth Hospital School of Nurse Anesthesia and received a Masters of Science degree in Anesthesia and Healthcare Administration from Saint Joseph’s University. Rob completed his Doctorate in Nursing Practice at the University of North Florida. Robert is a well established author, educator, preceptor, and presenter.
Diane Quinley, AMSS
Program Coordinator
Diane Quinley is the Program Coordinator for the Frank J. Tornetta School of Anesthesia/La Salle University School of Nursing managing many of the day to day functions associated with a graduate nursing educational program. Diane received her Associate Degree in Medical Secretarial Sciences from Peirce College in Philadelphia. In addition to serving in the role as Program Coordinator, Diane has been employed in the healthcare field for over 20 years.
Sarah Murray
Administrative Coordinator
Sarah Murray is the administrative coordinator for the Frank J. Tornetta School of Anesthesia at Einstein Medical Center Montgomery/La Salle University School of Nursing. Sarah has recently graduated from the nursing program at Montgomery County Community College with plans to transfer to La Salle University to complete her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. In addition to administrative duties, Sarah enjoys coordinating events that celebrate the accomplishments and milestones of both the program and enrolled students.
Didactic Faculty Members
Cynthia Betron, DNP, CRNA, CHSE, CNE
Associate Director,
Frank J. Tornetta School of Anesthesia/La Salle University
Staff Anesthetist,
Einstein Medical Center Montgomery
Ann Bryson, CRNA, MSN
Staff Anesthetist
West Viriginia Anesthesia Associates
Karen Clow, CRNA, MS
Staff Anesthetist
United Anesthesia Services
Ferne Cohen, EdD, CRNA
Assistant Director
Drexel University Nurse Anesthesia Program
Adam D’Alonzo, CRNA, MSN
Staff Anesthetist
Abington Memorial Hospital
Daniel Delaney, CRNA, MS
President
Anestiplus Anesthesia Services
Rosa Dominicis, CRNA, MSN
Staff Anesthetist
Tower Health, Reading, PA
Daniel Graves, CRNA, MSN
Staff Anesthetist
St. Luke’s Hospital, Bethlehem
Ashton Heydt, CRNA,MSN
Staff Anesthetist
St. Luke’s Hospital, Bethlehem
Ashli Indala, CRNA, MSN
Staff Anesthetist
Cooper University Hospital
Val Jakovlevs, CRNA, MSN
Staff Anesthetist
Abington Memorial Hospital
Michael Kost, DNP, CRNA, CHSE, FAAN, FAANA
Program Director
Frank J. Tornetta School of Anesthesia/La Salle University
Michael Myers, CPA, MST
Certified Public Accountant
Durkin & Myers, LLC
Morgan Oceanak, CRNA, MSN
Staff Anesthetist
Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
John O’Donnell, DrPH, MSN, RN, CRNA, CHSE, FSSH
Professor and Chair, Department of Anesthesia
Program Director, University of Pittsburgh Nurse Anesthesia Program
Associate Director, W.I.S.E.R. Center
Jeff Petrillo, CRNA, MS
Staff Anesthetist
Abington – Lansdale Hospital
Kevin Plews, CRNA, MSN
Staff Anesthetist
Cooper University Hospital
Robert Simon, DNP, CRNA, CHSE, CNE
Assistant Director,
Frank J. Tornetta School of Anesthesia/La Salle University
Staff Anesthetist,
Holy Reedemer Hospital
Elizabeth Stewart, CRNA, MSN
Staff Nurse Anesthetist
St. Luke’s Hospital, Allentown
Angelina Vitale, CRNA, MSN
Staff Anesthetist
St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne, PA