TRiO Staff

Eric Hardwick, MPS
Director
Email: eric.hardwick@sunyorange.edu
(845) 341-4175 

My name is Eric Hardwick, and consider myself fortunate working for the TRIO SSS Program here at SUNY Orange. Before completing my associates in Business - Paralegal at Dutchess Community College, I discovered my passion for academia. It started when I accepted a teaching assistant position in the paralegal program and later progressed through one-on-one and group tutoring sessions.

While completing my bachelor’s and master’s degrees at SUNY New Paltz, I volunteered with Oasis/Haven, a peer hotline and walk-in center located on campus. Achieving the role of supervisor allowed me to meet with walk-ins or answer phone calls ranging from eating disorders to rape/sexual assault issues. It was Oasis/Haven I learned to support the feelings and needs of others by putting aside personal beliefs and thoughts. Oasis/Haven provided me with the opportunity to adapt and apply everything I learned.

Before finishing the master’s program at SUNY New Paltz, Ridley-Lowell Business & Technical Institute brought me on board. I held a series of administrative positions, including teaching, but eventually was promoted to Dean of Education in 2010. The Dean position created the opportunity to work one-on-one with students to identify academic needs and prepare a plan for success. June 2013 I became the Campus Director, where campus operations, compliance, retention, and placement were all major areas of focus. I maintained this position until November 2015, when I accepted the TRIO Director position here at SUNY Orange. I look forward to new experiences and challenges the program and SUNY Orange will present.

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Jessica (Jess) Schreiner                                                                                                                 
Success Coach

Email: jessicaschreiner@sunyorange.edu
(845) 341-4112

Hello!

My name is Jess Schreiner and I am the Success Coach for the TRiO SSS program here at SUNY Orange. As a Success Coach, my goal is to help students succeed with achieving their goals and successfully handle their stressors and give them tools to use both academically as well as in the real world. I am excited to make an impact with these students through TRiO!  

A little about myself. I was born and raised in Goshen, NY and then resided in Hartford County, Connecticut for seven years before moving back to Goshen in 2021 - so I am very familiar with the area and Orange County. I have my Bachelors of Music in Music History - Performance Practices Emphasis (Clarinet) from the University of Hartford - The Hartt School. I graduated from the same school with my Masters in Music History - Scholarship and Research Emphasis. At the University of Hartford I worked various positions from Ensemble Manger, Teaching Assistant, Tutor, and Teaching Fellow. I taught Introduction to Music to nonmusicians.

When I am not working with students of all ages and abilities, you can normally find me playing one of my various clarinets. I am currently a member of the SUNY Orange Community Orchestra on Bass Clarinet.

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Sabrina Jennings
Administrative Assistant 

Email: sabrinajennings@sunyorange.edu
(845) 341-4812

My name is Sabrina Jennings and I am the administrative assistant at TRIO SSS. I am a graduate of Stony Brook University with a bachelors degree in Sociology and have experience working with populations ranging from infant to elderly. I believe that life should, for the most part, be enjoyed and have been employed in a wide variety of industries. I have worked as an award winning baker, receptionist, teaching assistant, activities assistant, and even a goat herder, just to name a few. I also love volunteering in the community, my favorite activities being an annual apple butter fundraiser and rotating stock at a thrift shop.

Throughout all my positions, what I found most gratifying was being able to help people, which brought me to this opportunity.  I am excited to embark on my new adventure with TRIO SSS and help the students of SUNY Orange on their own journeys, wherever they may go. With an open mind, you are able to end up in many fascinating places, and develop many unique and helpful skills along the way. Let’s explore them together!

Stop by and say hi and we can see what TRIO SSS can do for you!\