Mission

The mission of the Department of Secondary and Middle School Education is to provide opportunities for all students to engage in course work relevant to their area of specialty and to introduce them to current, innovative, and culturally-relevant teaching strategies enabling them to be effective teachers.

Vision

The vision of the Department of Secondary and Middle School Education is to prepare inquiring secondary educators who think critically and creatively; understand the interelatedness in the disciplines and the professional knowledge base; engage in professional inquiry and problem-solving and, as a result, inspire learners to responsibly create, interpret, and act upon knowledge for the fulfillment of individuals and the good of a diverse democratic society.

Note: Drs. Akins and Madden created the first drafts of these statements.

Djanna Hill-Brisbane
Department Chair

Office: V 4019
Phone: 973-720-2120
E-mail: hilld@wpunj.edu

Priscilla Stevens
Department Secretary

Office: V 4016
Phone: 973-720-2120
E-mail: stevensp@wpunj.edu