Dr. Scannell is originally from Ghent, NY. The oldest of seven children, he earned his BA from Alfred University and his MA from SUC at Geneseo before graduating with his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from SUNY at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine in 1988.
Community Involvement
Dr. Scannell and his wife Carrie have three sons – Stewart, Spencer, and Tai. Outside work, he is an active volunteer with the Boy Scouts of America, currently serving as chair of the Western Massachusetts Council Conservation Committee, Northeast Region Area 2 Conservation Advocate, and on staff for National Camping School and the National Jamboree.
His Interests
He enjoys collecting books, especially nature field guides. In his youth, he spent 15 years working as a wildlife rehabilitator. He enjoys hiking, skiing, and music and raises chickens and turkeys on the family homestead, Crow Hill Farms in Monson.









