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Biography

I am an Academic Advisor in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) Student Success Center. I provide academic advising to students in all majors within CHSS. 

I am also an Adjunct Professor teaching a variety of classes since 2004. I have taught the following: 
GNED199 New Student Seminar 
JUST204 Justice, Courts & Legal Systems 
JUST205 Perspectives on Justice Studies 
JUST351 Juries & Justice 
JUST360 Rights, Liberties & American Justice 
JUST497 Senior Seminar & Internship 
LAWS220 Conflict & Its Resolution
PALG210 Law & Litigation 
PALG308 Negotiation, Mediation & Arbitration 
PALG339 Computer Applications in the Legal Environment 
PALG497 Paralegal Seminar & Internship 

My goals are to: 
- provide students with information on registering, schedule planning and degree completion 
- enhance student learning and development 
- aid in student success and persistence 
- anticipate the academic advising needs of the diverse student population at Montclair 

I hope to help students foster their intellectual and personal development toward academic success and lifelong learning. I encourage all students to meet with their designated Academic Advisor at least once per semester to ensure they are on the right track towards a timely graduation.

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I specialize in Program Management and Academic Advising. I am currently focused on the new online BA in Psychology. Prior to this role, I directed the Award-Winning, nationally-ranked American Bar Association (ABA) Accredited Paralegal Studies Program for over a decade. I handled course scheduling and planning, hiring and observing faculty in the program, and maintained program compliance with the ABA. 

I was awarded the Outstanding Academic Advisor Award from MSU and also from NACADA. I practice intrusive advising; which involves deliberate intervention to enhance student motivation, proactively monitoring grades, and taking any and all opportunities to connect with students. My goal is to ensure every student that comes in contact with me knows they are cared for and supported.