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Wilkes-Barre professor’s teaching is inspired by her mother’s care for others

In many ways, Melody Sussman has inspired the core values and teaching philosophy of her daughter, Associate Teaching Professor of Rehabilitation and Human Services Melisa Littleton. Littleton, who serves as the program coordinator for rehabilitation and human services at Penn State Wilkes-Barre, decided to go into the human services field due to her mother’s influence.
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From left: Penka Farina, education and training specialist; Lynda Goldstein, chancellor and chief academic officer; Verena Lake; Auraleah Grega, learning support coordinator and award presenter; Karen Gallia, administrative support assistant; and Jane Ashton, director of Continuing Education.

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Graduates scan the crowd to find their families during the recessional following the Penn State Shenango commencement ceremony held on Saturday, May 4, 2024.