Instructors

Jeff began his career in health care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in 1987 after graduating from the Respiratory Care Program at Edison College in Ft. Myers, FL. Upon graduation, he worked in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The number of babies with congenital cardiac disease and cardiac related complications enhanced a desire to work in a Cardiology related environment. In the late 80's Jeff also began teaching part time at Edison. During this time the hospitals in Southwest Florida were experiencing a shortage of Cardiovascular Technologists in the cath labs. This led to a partnership between the Hospitals and Edison to design and develop a program in Cardiovascular Technology in 1989.

Jeff has been the Cardiovascular Technology Program Director at Edison College since 1991. Jeff also serves as the SICP representative to the Joint Review Committee on Education in Cardiovascular Technology (JRC-CVT). The JRC-CVT is involved in the accreditation process for cardiovascular technology programs.

Sally is Director of the Cardiovascular School of Technology for the Sentara College of Health Sciences. Specialties that she directs include Non-Invasive Echocardiography, Invasive Cardiology, Electrophysiology, and Peripheral Vascular Technologies.

Sally began her career as a Paramedic for the Baltimore City Fire Department continuing this pursuit of emergency medicine through employment with Kent County EMS, Dover Delaware and Portsmouth Fire and Rescue, Portsmouth Virginia. Following this pursuit Sally entered the cardiovascular care arena serving the community of Hampton Roads, Virginia as a Cardiovascular Technology with the Sentara Health Care System caring for patients in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory and recovery area. 

Sally pursued and earned a Bachelor’s degree majoring in Biology and Chemistry from Old Dominion University. Here, Sally participated in university research developing a higher understanding of vector borne disease. Currently Sally is a PhD candidate of Walden University Epidemiology Health Promotion finding direction for promoting health and well being for children suffering from obesity.

Sally has a defined passion and dedication for promotion of education, awareness and prevention of the cardiovascular disease states which represent the number one killer of our nation.

Todd Ginapp is located in League City, Texas (south of Houston) and is the Cardiology Manager for Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital in Houston, TX.  Todd is married to a Nurse Practitioner, Lisa, and has five kids.

Prior to starting to work in the Cath Lab in 2001, Todd worked for 20 years as a Paramedic in Emergency Medical Services systems around the mid and southwest US.  He was an EMS Supervisor and Educator, including an ACLS Instructor for 15 of those years.

When he decided to "retire" from EMS, he chose a less stressful career in the Cath Lab.  Todd currently is the department educational facilitator for the Cath Lab.  He also teaches outside of the hospital whenever possible.  He has instructed numerous conferences and Review Courses.  He is currently involved with the SICP's RCIS Review Course program.

James Glasgow is a retired U.S. Navy Petty Officer First Class.  During his time in the Navy he was the Program Director for the Navy's Cardiovascular School at the Naval School of Health Sciences in San Diego California. He also was the Technical Advisor for Cardiovascular Technology to the Surgeon General of the Navy.

James has 24 years of experience in emergency medicine, critical care and clinical cardiology.  He is a Master Training Specialist (MTS) and has been a cardiovascular educator for 10 years in invasive cardiology, noninvasive cardiology and cardiac surgery.  James was an adjunct instructor for the Navy’s Physician Assistant Program in San Diego.  He has been on SICP speakers’ bureau since 2005 and is active with SICP's RCIS review courses.

James and his wife Tina are avid hikers and outdoor folks.  They enjoy hiking/exploring remote areas of Utah, Arizona, and Colorado.

Megan is a full-time faculty member for the Cardiac Electrophysiology program. A 1999 graduate of Bloomsburg University, with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, she went on to earn her Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology from East Stroudsburg University in 2000. From there, she worked in local hospitals performing exercise stress testing. In 2005, she graduated from Sentara School of Health Professions Invasive Cardiovascular Technology program and has been credentialed as a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Technologist through Cardiovascular Credentialing International since 2005.  After working in the cardiac catheterization lab for two years, Megan accepted a position as an instructor at Sentara College of Health Sciences (then called Sentara School of Health Professions) invasive cardiovascular technology program.  

In January 2011, Megan was promoted to Program Coordinator of Cardiac Electrophysiology at Sentara College of Health Sciences.  In June 2011, she was co-director of the very first RCES Review Course in the country. Megan is a member of the Society for Invasive Cardiovascular Professionals and Heart Rhythm Society, and is currently working on her Doctorate in Education Leadership and Management through Capella University. 

Keller is a professor of Cardiovascular Technology at Valencia College in Orlando, FL.  She has a hold a Bachelor’s of Science in Applied Science and a Master’s in Business administration.  She is a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist and a licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist.

Laura started her career in the field of Exercise Science after earning a bachelors of Science from Elon College.  She continued her education by earning a Master’s in Exercise Science from Old Dominion University where she also worked in cardiac rehab as a graduate assistant.  After several years of practicing exercise science as a personal trainer, Laura pursued her passion for cardiovascular physiology and helping others by attending the Sentara School of Health Professions and obtaining her RCIS registry in 2007.  Laura now resides in Richmond, VA where she works as an RCIS at CJW Chippenham Heart Hospital.  She also works for Accessclosure per diem as an Alpha Mynx Trainer.  Laura enjoys teaching and has participated in SICP’s RCIS review Course Program. 

Brian D. McCauley, RCIS  is currently a Researcher and the Laboratory Manager for the Cardiovascular Research Institute's Translational Medicine Research Lab (TMRL) at the Raymond and Ruth Perelman University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.  Prior to his arrival to Penn's School of Medicine, he served six years on active duty in the United States Air Force (USAF) as an Independent Duty Medical Technician (IDMT) attached to Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC). Upon completion of his enlistment, Brian gained employment at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) in Philadelphia, PA as a Patient Care Technician-Paramedic working in the Cardiac Care Unit (CCU), Cardiac Intermediate Care Unit (CICU), and the Emergency Department (ED).  After being employed at the CCU for 2.5 years, the Cardiac Catheterization Staff recruited him to become an On-the-Job trained Cardiovascular Technician.

During the next seven years in the CCL, McCauley was exposed to every aspect of invasive cardiology; spanning the gamut from diagnostic/ interventional catheterization, alcohol septal ablations, right heart catheterization, pulmonary hypertension evaluations, heart transplant assessments, mechanical heart support devices, and even the management of structural heart disease including ASD, PFO, and TAVI.

In his new role, Brian serves the primary researcher, the anesthetist for the large animal lab, the first assistant during cardio-thoracic surgery, a second operator during the placement of experimental heart valves, and an active role in grant acquisition.  Additionally, Brian still sustains a per-diem position with HUP to ensure that his human interventional skills remained honed.

Brian received his Bachelors degree in 2008 from Drexel University, his Post- Baccalaureate Certificate in Pre-Medical Studies in 2009 from Drexel University's College of Medicine, and his Masters in Public Health Program at Drexel University's School of Public Health in 2011.   Brian holds a certification as a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS).  Currently, he is applying to medical schools, wait-listed in 2011 at Drexel University College of Medicine, and hopeful on gaining entrance during the 2012 application cycle.

He maintains an active role as a clinical educator for the areas of cardiac catheterization, hemodynamics, and electrophysiology with Health Work's clinical education team.