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Our Faculty
The faculty at Centenary University are not only accomplished in their fields, but are committed to making a difference in your life here as a student and beyond. Centenary faculty are accessible with personalized teaching that fits the way you learn best. They take the time to get to know you and teach in a collaborative environment, with a 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. Combining academic excellence and expertise, Centenary faculty truly enjoy teaching.
Colleen Starke, M.Ed.
Colleen Starke, M.Ed. Colleen Starke is a Centenary University graduate with her Master’s in Literacy Education. As a certified Reading Specialist, Supervisor, Teacher of Students with Disabilities K–12, Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner, and Elementary Teacher, Starke has been…
Dr. Carol Barnett
Dr. Carol Barnett Assistant Professor D.Litt., Liberal Studies, Casperson School, Drew University Dissertation with Distinction: “Paradigm Shift in Public Education: Ridge and Valley Charter School 2000 – 2014”; M.A. cum laude, Interdisciplinary Studies / International…
Dr. Erica McCrystal
Dr. Erica McCrystal Director of Humanities Dr. McCrystal earned her Ph.D in English from St. John’s University. At Centenary, she teaches classes on the Gothic, vampires, speculative fiction, time travel, fairy tales, superheroes, Jane Austen,…
Holly Guido, M.Ed.
Holly Guido, M.Ed. Holly Guido has her Master of Education in Reading from Rider University and is a practicing Literacy Specialist. Guido is a special education reading teacher at Morristown High School, an instructor in…
Katherine Chrusz
Katherine Chrusz Director of Special Education Programs/Assistant Professor of Education Katherine Chrusz is the Director of Graduate Special Education Programs and an Assistant Professor of Education at Centenary University, where she leads with vision, innovation,…
Kimberly Moss, M.A.
Lea Margosiak, M.Ed. Kimberly Moss co-spearheaded the English as a Second Language (ESL) Certificate Program at Centenary University, writing curriculum, and teaching graduate level courses. She has a Master of Arts in Teaching English as…
Lea Margosiak, M.Ed.
Lea Margosiak, M.Ed. Lea Margosiak completed both her undergraduate and graduate degrees at Centenary University. She is a certified reading specialist and has taught high school English Language Arts (ELA) for several years. Margosiak is…
Lexis McCoy
Lexis McCoy Director of Graduate Studies: Literacy Instruction/ESL Teacher Certification / Associate Professor Lexis McCoy, EdD, is the director of the Master of Education in Literacy Instruction Program and the English as a Second Language…
Ryan Lausch, Ed.D.
Ryan Lausch, Ed.D. Ryan Lausch, Ed.D., is an elementary teacher in Sparta Township and serves as an instructor for the reading specialist practicum. He holds a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership and a Master…
Susan Elias, Ed.D.
Susan Elias, Ed.D. Susan Elias, Ed.D., has been leading cohorts in the Master of Education in Literacy Instruction Program at Centenary University for several years. Elias earned her Educational Doctorate from Seton Hall University in…
Timothy J Frederiks
Timothy J Frederiks Assistant Professor Dr. Tim Frederiks has his B.S. in Mathematics Education and MA in Educational Media from Seton Hall University. In addition, he has earned his Ed.S. and Ed.D. in Leadership from…
William Carpluk Ed.D
William Carpluk Ed.D William C. Carpluk, Ed.D Assistant Professor: School of Education, Humanities and Mathematics Director: Master of Education NULL Feel Free to Reach out to Me! William Carpluk Ed.D William.Carpluk@CentenaryUniversity.edu 908-852-1400 ext. 2280