Department of Teaching, Learning, and Literacy

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The Department of Teaching, Learning, and Literacy is committed to preparing New Jersey educators to teach in an ever-evolving world.

We aim to:

  • Prepare reflective, skilled, and equity-based educators at both the undergraduate and graduate levels
  • Commit to the belief that education is transformative, empowering & that social justice can be best accomplished through an educated citizenry
  • Inform educational theory and practice through research and experiential learning opportunities for students
  • Dedicate our instruction to cultivate critical and analytical thinkers & problem-solvers who will work in school settings mostly focused on the urban student populations

In accordance with New Jersey Department of Education guidelines, the Praxis CORE remains a licensure requirement for candidates who complete NJCU teacher education programs. The recent legislation involving the Praxis CORE does not apply to NJCU teacher education programs. NJCU offers traditional and alternate route programs that all require passing scores on the Praxis CORE.

Contact Us

Faculty Directory

Professional Studies Building, Room 345
Phone: 201-200-3521

Dr. Michelle Rosen, Chair and Associate Professor
Email: mrosen@njcu.edu
Phone: 201-200-3325

Allan De Fina, Professor
adefina@njcu.edu

Deborah Woo, Professor
dwoo@njcu.edu

Mary McGriff, Professor
mmcgriff@njcu.edu

Erik Morales, Professor
emorales2@njcu.edu

Cherly Mazard, MA Administrative Assistant
cmazard2@njcu.edu

Chrystal Mateo, MA  Director, New Pathways to Teaching NJ (NPTNJ)
cmateo1@njcu.edu

Kristin McKillop, Program Assistant 
kmckillop@njcu.edu

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