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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.
Dr. Mourad Frites
Dr. Mourad Frites Assistant Professor of Chemistry PhD in Chemistry Dr. Frites obtained his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh. His doctoral research focused on photoelectrochemical water splitting to generate hydrogen using semiconductor…
Dr. Nicholas Occhipinti
Dr. Nicholas Occhipinti Adjunct Professor Doctor of Chiropractic (DC), Masters of Science in Exercise Science (MS), Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) Doctorate of Chiropractic and valedictorian of his class in chiropractic school. Master’s and…
Dr. Tara Veerman LCSW
Dr. Tara Veerman LCSW Professor of Social Work PhD, LCSW, Certified School Social Worker  Research interests include child stress, neurodevelopment, and intervention research; Licensed Clinical Social Worker for 20+ years and has provided evidence-based…
Frank Longo
Frank Longo Associate Professor   Feel Free to Reach out to Me! Frank LongoFrank.Longo@centenaryuniversity.edu(732) 570-4272 Â
Gene Bove
Gene Bove Adjunct Instructor Associates Degree of Science in Business Administration; Bachelors Degree of Science in Environmental Science (Centenary Univerisity!); Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems; Masters Degree of Science in Environmetnal Science Past president…
Hanah Comia
Hanah Comia Hanah Comia, a first-generation Filipina American, performs regularly as a pianist, music director, singer, and conductor. Comia has appeared at the Chicago Summer Opera, Carnegie Hall, Merkin Hall, the Kosciuszko Foundation, Classic Lyric…
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…
Jeffry Foote
Jeffry Foote Jeffry Foote is an actor, singer and tap dancer, and has been performing for more than 20 years. Foote has trained in the art of tap with Deborah Mitchell, Karen Calloway Williams, Omar…
Jennylind SteckerÂ
Jennylind Stecker Jennylind Stecker is a graduate of the prestigious American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City. Stecker has performed professionally in New York City and in cities across the country on tour…
Joseph Coco
Joseph Coco Joseph Coco is a rare artist who has combined his visual talents with stellar accomplishments in music. He earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from Rutgers University in 1986 and has created…
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,…
Kathleen Singh, DMA
Kathleen Singh, DMA Kathleen Singh, DMA, is a music educator, curriculum writer, and researcher with experience teaching vocal and general music across K–12 settings in New Jersey public schools. Her professional work has also included…
Kelly Munz
Kelly Munz
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. Â 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…