Meet the Faculty
Gino Alibrio
associate professor of food services management
Gino has been teaching at the Thompson School of Applied Science since the fall of 1999 and brings more than 35 years of experience in the food service industry to the classroom. His experience includes: director of food and nutritional services at Optima Healthcare, and restaurant, educational and business food service operations. Gino is a consultant on food safety for the hospitality industry, and serves on state and local food safety advisory boards. He has earned the distinction of certified hospitality educator from the American Hotel and Motel Institute, and maintains an active affiliation. He recently traveled to Italy to study restaurant service delivery in Tuscany and how the concept of agro-tourism might apply to New Hampshire’s food service industry. Gino encourages participation and collaboration in the classroom. He is committed to offering students a wide variety of essential management tools, which they will use in their careers.
Education:
M.S., Service Management, Rochester Institute of Technology, 1998
A.S., Culinary Arts, Culinary Institute of America, 1974
B.A, Sociology-Economics, Rhode Island College, 1973
After school:
Gino lives with his wife, Mary Jo, in Manchester, N.H. They have two grown children, Gina and John. Gino enjoys theater, college football, hiking, and camping.
Advice for first-year students:
Balance your schedule with studies and activities so you may enjoy your time in college.
Charles A. Caramihalis
associate professor of food services management & chair
A member of the Thompson School community since 1984, Charles Caramihalis has logged more than 30 years experience in the restaurant industry. He is a former restaurant owner, and currently manages a seasonal, 170-seat upscale restaurant located on the southern Maine seacoast. He has earned the distinction of certified culinary educator from the American Culinary Federation and maintains an active affiliation with the local chapter.
Charlie actively “practices what he teaches,” and creates exercises inspired by actual experience to illustrate academic principles. He places a great deal of emphasis on building strong self-esteem and promoting experiential learning among his students.
Education:
B.S., Hotel Administraton, University of New Hampshire, 1981
M.Oc.Ed., University of New Hampshire, 1987
After school:
Charlie and his wife Liz have two children, Nicholas and Lauren, who are currently in high school. Charlie enjoys spending time with his family, lobstering on the Maine coast, and coaching wrestling at Sanford High School.
Advice for first-year students:
Enjoy your college experience. Set attainable goals for yourself and work to achieve them.
Read Charlie ’s Faculty Excellence profile.
Read Charlie's 2007 Excellence in Teaching profile.
Nancy Johnson
assistant professor of applied nutrition
Nancy Johnson practiced as a Dietetic Technician and a Registered Dietitian for more than 17 years. Her interest in the field of education first was sparked when she served as a teaching assistant while attending the University of New Hampshire. Since then, she has worked with many people on individual health concerns such as diabetes, heart disease and obesity.
Nancy’s knowledge—gained through counseling hundreds of people—allows her to help students translate what they learn in the academic setting to the real world. She has developed the practicum component of the dietetic technician program so that students may apply what they learn in the classroom i nhealthcare and community settings. A member of the American Dietetic Association, Nancy’s professional network creates opportunities for field trips and attract guest speakers to her classroom.
Education:
B.S. Nutrition, University of New Hampshire, 1979
M.Ed., University of Maine, 1984
After school:
Nancy enjoys outdoor activities such as cycling and skiing, as well as spending time with her three children. She is very active in the N.H. Dietetic Association.
Advice for first-year students:
Talk to your professors—ask for help when you need it.
