Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education
Anthony Coletta, Ph.D.
Office: V4106
Phone: 973-720-3144
Email: colettaa@wpunj.edu
Office Hours: M 2:30-4:00pm; T 2:30-4:00pm
Department: Elementary and Early Childhood Education
Position: Professor, Tenured
Area Specialization: Generic Pedagogy, Early Childhood Education, Parent Education
| Academic Degrees and Certifications |
- Ph. D. University of Connecticut - Education/Gifted and Talented
- M.A. Seton Hall University - Educational Leadership
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| Professional Experience |
- Thirty years at William Paterson University
- Presentor for Field Experience Orientation for Student Teaching, Cooperating Teachers, Supervisors and Practicum Students
- Conducts Parent Education Workshops
- Coordinator, K-8 Program Review
- Facilitator, LiveText Program
- Staff Development Presenter
- Program Director for K-5
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| Current Teaching and Administrative Responsibilities |
- CIED-203-60 T 4:15-6:50 pm
- CIEC-611-60 M 5:00- 7:30 pm
- Office of Field Experience Orientation
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| Other Collegiate Assignments |
- Program Director for K-5 and 5-8 undergraduate programs
- CEDL
- Continuing Education Advisory Committee
- Office of Field Experience Advisory Committee
- Department Curriculum Committee
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| Professional Affiliations and Activities |
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| Current Research Interests |
- Core Standards Curriculum Alignment
- Integrated Curriculum
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| Awards and Honors |
- Featured in the WPU Spring '03 Magazine on the "Importance of Self-Esteem in Children"
- Teacher Up Front (Star Ledger)
- Professor of Parenting (Record)
- Recipient of the Herald News 2002-2003 Golden Apple Award
- Received the WPU Distinguished Alumni Award from The WPU Alumni Association at the Legacy awards Dinner on April 5, 2005
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