Kevin D. Markey
Program Chair, Criminal Justice
Phone: 203.596.6172
Email: kemarkey@post.edu
Academic Background
PhD B.A. Candidate, Northcentral University, Criminal Justice (in progress)
Master of Business Administration, Post University, Entrepreneurship
Bachelor of Science, Post University, Management
Teaching Background
Associate Faculty, Criminal Justice, Post University
Adjunct Instructor, State of CT Dept. of Correction Center for Training and Staff Development
Technical Course Advisor, State of CT Dept. of Correction Center for Training and Staff Development
Professional Background
Mr. Markey retired in 2011 from the Connecticut Department of Correction after 21 years of service. He started out as a Correctional Officer in a Level 4 facility and moved over to working with the District Facility Management and Engineering helping establish policies and procedures along with numerous other duties in helping set up the district area. During most of his tenure with the Department of Correction he acted as an Adjunct Instructor for the Correction Academy and as Technical Advisor in writing new training programs and classes.
Teaching Philosophy
Mr. Markey believes that for students today to be prepared for a career after schooling they need someone with first-hand knowledge of the subject matter instructing them. He believes that students learn from doing and asking questions from someone who has done the job before them and can give them real life answers.
Professional and community activities
American Correctional Association (ACA)
Sons of the American Legion – State of CT Chaplin
Boy Scouts of America
Sea Scout, BSA
Mr. Markey was Founding Father and President of Mattatuck NFL Flag Football League for many years until he turned it over to Waterbury Police Activities League to expand it for more youth.
Personal Background
Mr. Markey is a native of Connecticut and has lived here most of his life. He is married to his wife Lynette and they have four children and six grandchildren. He has been and still is very involved with his children and grandchildren in a variety of activities including Boy Scouts, Sea Scouts, baseball, football, hiking, camping and boating. He is also active with the Sons of the American Legion.
Research/Academic Interests
Mr. Markey’s major interests are both youth and corrections. With this in mind he is interested in finding a way to reduce recidivism of youth in our prison systems through programs and education.