Advisory Boards
This board is charged with reviewing student assessment data and advising CEHS faculty and administrators on the training and performance of CEHS candidates in initial and advanced programs. Membership on this board is by invitation. Members are selected on the basis of professional achievements along with their ability and willingness to contribute to the purpose of the board and mission of the CEHS.
Jason Barr
Interim Dean, Rider University (Board Chair)
Thomas Smith
Superintendent, Hopewell Valley Regional School District
Roseann Citro
Principal, Millstone River Elementary School - Retired
Patricia Pinelli
Vice Principal, Hopewell Valley Central High School
Jeffrey Grabell
Teacher, West Windsor Plainsboro - Retired
Amanda Schott
Teacher, Helen Fort Middle School
Kenneth Boardman
Adjunct Professor, Rider University
Heather Lerch
Chair, Teacher Leadership Community
Sharon McKool
Professor, Rider University
Kathleen Pierce
Professor, Rider University
Tracey Garrett
Professor, Rider University
Sharon Sherman
Professor, Rider University
Bill Smith
Teacher, Southern Regional School District
Suzanne E. Diszler
Principal, University Heights Elementary School
This board is charged with reviewing student assessment data from field placements and advising CEHS faculty and administrators on the training and performance of CEHS candidates in field placements and internships. Membership on this board is by invitation. Members are selected on the basis of professional achievements along with their ability and willingness to contribute to the purpose of the board and mission of the CEHS.
Lauren Delisio
Professor, Rider University (Board Co-Chair)
Erica Spence-Umstead
Director of Field Placements, Rider University (Board Co-Chair)
Nicole Caplinger
edTPA Coordinator, Rider University
Adam Lucas
Director of Clinical Internships, Rider University
Peter Hester
Professor, Rider University
Kathleen Pierce
Professor, Rider University
Sharon McKool
Professor, Rider University
Pamela Hernandez
Principal, Constable Elementary School, South Brunswick
Keith Swaney
Principal, Stackhouse Elementary, Pemberton
Shauna Carter
Principal, Community Middle School, West Windsor
The Diversity Advisory Board advises the CEHS on issues of diversity, equity and inclusion within P-12 schools, and assists in conceptualizing diversity initiatives and programming in order to strengthen our educational programs. This board also assists in diversity initiatives to ensure a diverse and representative student body. Membership on this board is by invitation. Members are selected on the basis of professional achievements, commitment to a culturally diverse and competent P-12 workforce, along with their ability and willingness to contribute to our mission of preparing students for professional education careers in the diverse American society.
Jason Barr
Interim Dean, Rider University (Board Chair)
Aubrey Daniels
Professor, Rider University
Elizabeth Davala
Career Advisor, Rider University
Nicole Dickens-Simon
Principal, Greenwood Elementary School
Susan Dougherty
Professor, Rider University
Diane Giannola-Casale
Professor, Rider University
Danita Ishibashi
Assistant Superintendent, The Ewing Public Schools
Rashaan Monroe
Vice Principal, Grice Middle School
Illiona Okereke
School Counselor, Nottingham High School
Terry Pertuit
Professor, Rider University
Thomas Smith
Superintendent, Hopewell Valley Regional School District
Rocco Tomazic
Superintendent, Borough of Freehold Public Schools
Michael Welborn
Principal, Wicoff Elementary School
This board is charged with advising CEHS faculty and administrators on new educational technologies available as well as trends in the training and education of P-12 and higher education technology professionals. Membership on this board is by invitation. Members are selected on the basis of professional achievements along with their ability and willingness to contribute to the purpose of the board and mission of the CEHS.
Michael Curran
Professor, Rider University (Board Chair)
Brad Currie
Director of Planning, Research, and Evaluation, Chester Schools
Jennifer Duda
Teacher, Mercer County Special Services District
Natalie Franzi
Director of Academic Achievement, Somerville Schools
Christopher Harris
Director of Technology & Principal, Burling Elementary School
Kelly Kawalek
Principal, Lore Elementary School
Rich Kiker
CEO, Kiker Learning
Glenn Robbins
Superintendent, Brigantine Schools
Scott Rocco
Superintendent, Hamilton School District