Full‐Time Faculty

Erin Andersen, Assistant Professor of English/Director of the Writing Collaboratory. PhD, The Graduate Center, City University of New York, New York, NYM.A., Fordham University, Bronx, NY; B.A., College of St. Elizabeth, Morristown, NJ

Lea Antolini‐Lid, Associate Professor of Theatre Arts. B.M.A., University of the Arts; M.F.A. Brandeis University; Certified Yoga Instructor

Carol M. Barnett, Assistant Professor of English. B.A., University of Notre Dame; M.A., City University of New York; DLitt, Drew University

Robert Battistini, Associate Professor of English/Chair for Humanities Department (HUM)/Director of General Education. . B.S., Indiana University; M.A., Ph.D., Columbia University

Lauren Bergey, Professor of Biology/ Dean for The School of Natural, Health, Social, and Behavioral Sciences (NHSB). B.S., Millersville University; M.S., East Carolina University; Ph.D., Rutgers (Newark), The State University of New Jersey

Karen Brittle, Assistant Professor of Equine Studies, Director of TRAC. B.A., M.A., Rhode Island College

Jenna Bilancia, Instructor of Health Science.  M.S., B.S., Exercise Science, East Stroudsburg University; A.A., Exercise Science, Morris County Community College

Jesslyn Bryk‐Lucy, Assistant Professor of Equine Science/Resident Veterinarian/Director of Animal Health, D.V.M., Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine; B.S., Animal Science, Cornell University, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

David Buhanan, Associate Professor of Mathematics; A.S., Dixie College; B.S., Brigham Young University; M.S., Utah State University; Ph.D., Montana State University

William Carpluk, Assistant Professor of Education. B.S., Bucknell University; M.E., East Stroudsburg University; Ed.D., College of St. Elizabeth

Jeffrey Carter, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice & Public Administration/Graduate Director, Master of Arts in Leadership and Public Administration/Director of Prior Learning Assessment. A.A., Raritan Valley Community College; B.A., M.A., Centenary University; CPM NJ Department of Personnel, Fairleigh Dickinson University; Ph.D., Northcentral University

Elizabeth Catrini, Assistant Professor of Accounting & Business. B.S., M.B.A., Fairleigh Dickinson University; Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Institute of Management Accountants

Yeon Lang (Lisa) Cha, Assistant Professor of Biology. Ph.D. National University of Singapore

Heather Clark, Assistant Professor of Equine Studies/IHSA Coach. B.A., B.S. University of Massachusetts

Tara Clausen, Professor of Equine Studies/Riding Coordinator/Hunter-Jumper Team Coach. B.S., M.A., Centenary University

Timothy Cleary, Associate Professor of Equine Studies. B.S., Kansas State University; J.D., Hofstra University School of Law

Douglas Compton, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice/  A.S., CCM; B.S. Thomas Edison State University; M.A.. Ed.D, Centenary University

Candice Daly, Associate Professor of Social Work/BSW Program Field Director. B.S.W., Western New England University; M.S.W., Marywood University

Stephen Davis, Associate Professor of Theatre Arts. B.F.A., The Theatre School, DePaul University; M.F.A., University of South Carolina

Michael Dowling, Assistant Professor of Equine Studies/IHSA Coach. Diploma Program of International Relations, University of Lancaster, England; B.A., Fairfield University

Joseph Downey, Assistant Professor of Business. M.S., B.S., Zicklin School of Business, Baruch College, NY, NY; A.A., Manhattan Community College, NY, NY; A.A., Institute of Audio Research, NY, NY

Alfonso Ferguson Assistant Professor of Counseling. B.A., M.A., University of South Florida, Tampa, FL; Ph.D., Montclair State, NJ.

Christine Floether, Associate Professor of Psychology. B.A., Centenary University; M.A., Fairleigh Dickinson University; Ph.D., Capella University

Timothy Frederiks, Assistant Professor of Education/Graduate Director for Supervisor Licensure & Master of ED in Leadership & Master of Instructional Leadership & Doctorate of ED in Leadership. B.S., M.A., Ed.S., Ed.D., Seton Hall University

Raymond Frey, Professor of History/University Historian. B.A., William Paterson College; M.A., Fordham University; M.Phil., Ph.D., Drew University

Mourad Frites, Assistant Professor of Chemistry. Ph.D. Duquesne University

Craig Fuller,,  Assistant Professor of Health Science/ Medical Lab Science Program Director. B.S./M.S., Baylor University, TX; M.S./Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh.

Boris Gavrilovic, Assistant Professor of Communication. B.F.A., M.A., Montclair State University

Noah Haiduc‐Dale, Associate Professor of History. B.A., Hope College; M.A., Central Michigan University; M.A., University of Arizona; Ph.D., New York University

Jamie Joseph, Assistant Professor of Psychology.  B.S., Ph.D., Rutgers University.

Timothy Kearney, Assistant Professor of Business. B.A., M.A., University of Pittsburgh, PA; Ph.D., CUNY Graduate Center, NY.

Terri Klemm, Professor of Social Work/Bachelor of Social Work Program Director. B.A., University of Delaware; M.S.W., Rutgers University; D.S.W., St. Catherine University-University of St. Thomas, MN.

Barbara‐Jayne Lewthwaite, Professor of Business and President Emerita. B.B.A., Pace University; M.B.A. and Ed.D., St. John’s University

Weiwen Li, Assistant Professor of Business. M.S., University of South Carolina

Frank Longo, Assistant Professor of Business in Centenary University’s School of Professional Studies (SPS). B.S., Wagner College; M.B.A., Pace University; Certified Public Accountant

 

Benjamin Martin, Technical Director Lackland Center/Instructor of Theatre Arts.  Professional Experience:  member of International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Local 329; member of AFSCME District 13, Local 329, Scranton, PA; Over 25 years with Broadway musical tours.

Lisa Mastrangelo, Associate Professor of English/Director of Composition. B.A., Mount Holyoke College; M.A., Ph.D., University at Albany

Erica McCrystal, Assistant Professor of Education/ Graduate Director for Master of Ed in Educational Practice. B.A., College of the Holy Cross; M.A., Rutgers University; Ph.D., St. Johns University.

Lexis McCoy, Assistant Professor of Education, Graduate Director of the Master of Education in Reading Program. B.S., M.A., East Stroudsburg University

Kristen McKitish, Assistant Professor of Fashion. B.S., M.A, Centenary University

Matthew Mendres, Assistant Professor of Communication. B.A., Montclair State College, M.A. New York University

Ibrahim Mohamed, Assistant Professor of Biology. Ph.D.,  Alexandria University

Keith Morgen, Associate Professor of Counseling. Graduate Program Director for Counseling. B.A., Drew University; M.A., Fairleigh Dickinson University; Ph.D., Lehigh University

Kelly Martin Munz, Professor of Equine Studies/Chair for Equine Studies Department (EQU) and Equestrian Center Supervisor. B.S., Delaware Valley College of Science and Agriculture; M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Julia Olayanju, Assistant Professor of Biology. Ph.D., Rutgers University

David Perricone, Associate Professor of Sports & Entertainment Management. B.S., Robert Morris University; MBA, Fairleigh Dickinson University

George R. Petersen, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice. A.S., County College of Morris; B.A., Fairleigh Dickinson University; M.A.S. Fairleigh Dickinson University

Lisa Plantamura, Professor of Business/Dean for the School of Professional Studies (SPS). A.A., University of Bridgeport; B.S., Montclair State University; M.B.A., Fairleigh Dickinson University; D.M., University of Phoenix

M. Linda Poisseroux, Assistant Professor of Business/Director of ENACTUS. B.S., M.A.T., Montclair State University;.Ph.D., Capella University

Marianne Pratschler, Professor of Education/Chair for the Education and Math Department (EMD).B S., Centenary University; M.A., Montclair State University; Ed.D., Walden University

Meghan Reeves, Assistant Professor of Fashion.  B.A., B.S., University of Delaware; Ed.M, Rutgers University, NJ.

Linda Ritchie, Associate Professor of Mathematics. B.S., Lehigh University; M.S., Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Rebecca Seaman, Assistant Professor of Nursing. Ed.D. Immaculata University

Sarah Simms, Assistant Professor of Equine Studies/IDA Coach. B.S., Rutgers (Cook College) University

Jessica Sosnovik, Assistant Professor of Equine Studies. M.A. Centenary University

Lynn E. Taylor, Professor of Equine Science. B.S. in Animal Science, University of Connecticut; M.S., PhD in Animal Science, Virginia Tech

Kathy A. Turrisi, Assistant Professor of Mathematical Sciences. B.S., State University of New York (Albany); M.S., Dowling College Graduate School; Certification in N-8 and 9-12 Mathematics.

Tara Veerman, Associate Professor of Social Work and Sociology. B.A., Rutgers University; M.S.S.W., Columbia University; Ph.D., University of Tennessee

Cheryl J. Veronda, Professor of Business/Chair of the Business, Mathematics and Writing Department (BMW). B.S., B.A.., Northeastern University; M.B.A., New York University, Stern School of Business

Robert A. Verry, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Political & Governmental Affairs and Paralegal & Legal Assistant Studies/Director of Paralegal & Legal Assistant Studies. A.A., B.A., M.L.P.A., M.B.A., Centenary University

Carl N. Wallnau, III, Professor of Theatre Arts/Chair of the Fine Arts Department(FAR). Director of the Centenary Stage Company. B.A., Dickinson College; M.F.A., Rutgers University, Mason Gross School of the Arts

Kathleen Welsh, Assistant Professor of Education. M.Ed. Trenton State University

Mia Whang, Associate Professor of Fashion. B.S., Seoul National university; A.A., ICM School of Business; M.A., California State University, LA; Ph.D., Kansas State University

Anthony F. Yacullo, Assistant Professor of Business. B.A., Pennsylvania State University; J.D., Villanova University School of Law