College of Education and Human Services Faculty
Professor and Director, Ed.S. Counseling Services Program, & M.A. Clinical Mental Health Program
Bierenbaum Fisher Hall 202E
Academic Background
- J. D. School of Law, University of Arkansas; Fayetteville, Arkansas. May 1990
- Ph. D. Education Psychology (Counseling): Department of Educational Psychology; Southern Illinois University; Carbondale, Illinois May 1983
- M. A. Interpersonal Communication; Minor in Counseling Psychology, Wheaton Graduate School, Wheaton, Illinois. June 1980
- B. A. Religious Studies; Minor in Counseling Psychology; Wheaton College, Wheaton, Illinois. Dec 1978
Books and Book Chapters
Professor
Bierenbaum Fisher Hall 102P
Academic Background
B.A., Psychology and Japanese Studies, magna cum laude, Yale University, 1972
Ph.D., Cognitive Psychology, Rutgers University, 1991
Recent magazine interview about my background and interests: http://www.rider.edu/~baer/BaerRoeperInterview.pdf
Professor and Director, School Counseling and Coaching Programs
Bierenbaum Fisher Hall 218-E
Academic Background
- Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, Syracuse University
- M.A. in Counseling, Wake Forest University
- M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary
- B.A., Franklin and Marshall College
Research Interests and Professional Background
My research agenda focuses on coping strategies—specifically the maladaptive coping strategies of eating disorder symptomatology and self-injury.
Professor
Bierenbaum Fisher Hall 102E
Academic Background
- Doctor of Education (Administration and Leadership), New York University
- Advanced Certificate (Educational Supervision and Administration) Brooklyn College
- Master of Science (Educational Psychology and Statistics/Special Education) Albany University
- Bachelor of Arts, Albany University
Awards/Honors
- Nasim Dil Service Award, Council for Exceptional Children – Teacher Education Division – National recognition for outstanding service 2010
Professor
Bierenbaum Fisher Hall 102M
Education
- 2006: Ph.D. in Education - Literacy concentration
Rutgers University, Graduate School of Education, New Brunswick, NJ
Dissertation title: Making room for the middle: Understanding effective middle school teachers and their work with struggling readers and writers
Advisor: Dr. Lesley Mandel Morrow - 2000: Ed.M. in Reading Education with Reading Specialist concentration
Rutgers University, Graduate School of Education, New Brunswick, NJ
Thesis title: The language arts block: From research to practice
Assistant Professor I
Bierenbaum Fisher Hall 202M
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
- Ph.D. in Counseling, University of North Texas (CACREP accredited)
- M.Ed. in Counseling, University of North Texas (CACREP accredited, Community Mental Health Counseling)
- B.S. in Social Work, Tunghai University, Taichung, Taiwan
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND AND RESEARCH
Professor
Bierenbaum Fisher Hall 102G
Academic Background
Ed.D., Business Education, Temple University, 1984
M.A., Business Education, Rider University, 1974
B.S., Business Education, Rider University, 1971
Recipient of the Rider University Award for Distinguished Teaching, 2008
Acting Assistant Professor
Bierenbaum Fisher Hall 202K
Professor and Director, School Psychology Program
Bierenbaum Fisher Hall 202J
Academic Background
- Post Doctoral Fellow, Clinical Child Psychology, University of California, Davis Medical Center
- Ph.D., School Psychology, University of Georgia
- M.B.A., Finance, University of Connecticut
- B.B.A., Personnel Management & Organizational Behavior, College of William & Mary
Professional Certifications
- Licensed Psychologist (New Jersey & Pennsylvania)
- Certified School Psychologist (New Jersey & Pennsylvania)
Professor
Bierenbaum Fisher Hall 102L
Academic Background
- Ed.D Early Childhood and Elementary Education, Rutgers Graduate School of Education
- M.A. Counselor Education, Kean University
- B.S. in Elementary Education, East Stroudsburg University
- B.S. Psychology, East Stroudsburg University
Courses Taught
Context of Schooling, Effective Classroom Management and Student Teaching Seminar
Research Interests
Classroom management, student motivation, cultural diversity
Associate Professor
Bierenbaum Fisher Hall 202N
Dr. Gischlar's primary areas of research interest are early/emergent literacy assessment and intervention, and multitiered systems of support. Prior to joining the faculty at Rider, Dr. Gischlar enjoyed a 19-year career as a kindergarten teacher and, subsequently, school psychologist in the K-12 public schools. She earned her Ph.D. in School Psychology at Lehigh University.
Ed.D. Program Director; Associate Professor
Bierenbaum Fisher Hall 202K
Academic Background
Ed.D., Educational Leadership, Columbia University
Ed.,M., Administration/Supervision, Rutgers University
B.A., Psychology, Ramapo College of New Jersey
Associate Professor of STEM Education
Bierenbaum Fisher Hall 102F
Academic Background
2002 Doctor of Philosophy Instruction and Curriculum in the content Areas (Science) University of Colorado
1986 Master of Arts in Teaching Biology Northern Arizona University (NAU, Flagstaff AZ)
1982 Bachelor of Science Environmental and Systematic Biology California Polytechnic State University (San Luis Obispo CA)
Associate Professor, Chair, Department of Teacher Education
Bierenbaum Fisher Hall 102D
Education
Ph.D. 1998 University of Texas at Austin Language & Literacy
M. Ed. 1988 Texas State University Reading
B.S. Ed. 1984 Texas State University Elementary Ed.- Reading
Certifications
Elementary Education (Grades 1-8)
Professional Reading Specialist
Professional Supervision
Teaching Honors and Awards
David Bruton, Jr. Fellowship- The University of Texas at Austin 1996-1997
Alpha Chi Honor Society- “Favorite Professor”- SWTSU 1994
Assistant Professor II; Program Director, MA Organizational Leadership and MS Higher Education Assessment, Analytics and Change Management
Bierenbaum Fisher Hall 202 G
Academic Background
Ed.D, Graduate School of Education, Rutgers University, (2015)
Social & Philosophical Foundations of Education
M.Ed., College of Education, The Ohio University (1989)
Educational Leadership
B.S. College of Communication, The Ohio University (June, 1987)
Interpersonal Communication
Professor and Chair of the Department of Graduate Education, Leadership, and Counseling
Bierenbaum Fisher Hall 202C
Academic Background
- PsyD, Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology, Rutgers University
- PsyM, Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology, Rutgers University
- BA, Vassar College
Professional Background and Research
My research focuses on environmental factors that influence well-being and performance. Two questions guide my work:
Assistant Professor II
Bierenbaum Fisher Hall 102Q
Academic Background
- B.A., History, University of Florida, 1992
- M.Ed., Social Studies Education, University of Florida, 1993
- Ph.D., Social Science Education, University of South Florida, 2011
Courses Taught
- SST 300: Historical & Contemporary Issues in the Social Studies
- SED 405: Teaching Social Studies in Secondary Schools
- SED 370: Teaching in the High School
- BHP 100: Great Ideas I
- EDU 106: Contexts of Schooling
Professor
Bierenbaum Fisher Hall 202F
Dr. Kathleen Marie Pierce is a professor in the Department of Graduate Education, Leadership, and Counseling in the School of Education at Rider University, Lawrenceville, NJ.
Associate Professor
Bierenbaum Fisher Hall 218C
Academic Background
EdD., Administrative Policy and Urban Education, Fordham University, 1997
M.A. Administration and Supervision, Montclair State University, 1992
B.A. Psychology and Social Studies, Montclair State University, 1982
Recipient of the Montclair State University William A. Cuff Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Field of Education, 2006
Credentials
Teacher of Psychology – New Jersey
Teacher of Social Studies – New Jersey
Supervisor – New Jersey
Chair of the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures; Associate Professor of Spanish
Fine Arts 354
María Fernanda Villalobos-Buehner received her Ph.D. in Higher, Adult, and Lifelong Education from Michigan State University. Her dissertation explored the effect of study abroad programs in the development of a second language identity and second language learning motivation. Dr. Villalobos-Buehner research interests include foreign language pedagogy, the adult language learner, second language acquisition, language learning motivation, the role of technology in language learning, and study abroad programs and their influence in language learning.
