Meet Our Staff
The Connors Family Learning Center exists to support and enhance all aspects of academic excellence by helping undergraduates, graduate students, and faculty improve learning quality and teaching effectiveness.
General Inquiries
617-552-8055
Tutoring Inquiries
617-552-0611

Kathy Duggan
Director
BA, M.Ed., Ph.D., Special Education, Boston College
617-552-8093
dugganka@bc.edu
In addition to overseeing the various services of the CFLC, Kathy coordinates all services for students with Learning Disabilities and ADHD at Boston College. She reviews documentation and approves accommodations for students with disabilities. Kathy consults with both faculty and staff around disability issues and screens students experiencing academic difficulty. Her office is located in the CFLC.

Cecilie Reid-Joyner
Associate Director
Ph.D., History, Boston College
617-552-4053
reidce@bc.edu
Cecilie coordinates all tutoring and supplemental instruction services at the CFLC. She is responsible for hiring the CFLC student staff. Cecilie works with Learning Resources for Student Athletes, Learning to Learn and AHANA to coordinate campus wide tutor training. She also teaches Cornerstone. Her office is located in the CFLC.

Ildiko Szekely
Assistant Director
Certificate in Special Ed. Practices, Boston College; MA, Education, University of California, Berkeley
617-552-0835
ildiko.szekely@bc.edu
Ildiko coordinates services for all incoming freshmen, current sophomores and juniors with Specific Learning Disabilities and ADHD at Boston College. She provides specialized academic support for students with Specific Learning Disabilities and/or ADHD. In addition, she offers one-on-one and small group workshops for students who need additional support with specific academic skills, such as time-management, writing, study-skills, as well as strategies pertaining to transitioning into post-secondary education. Her office is located in the CFLC.

Mary Rajner
Testing Services & Department Administrator
BA, MS, Boston College
617-552-8055
mary.rajner@bc.edu
Mary provides administrative assistance for the Center and the CFLC staff. In addition to handling the budget and payroll, she oversees the administration of accommodated exams for students with disabilities by coordinating with faculty and student proctors. Her office is in O’Neill Library 200A.