Wafa Hozien, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Education Administration and Supervision
Virginia State University
132 Harris Hall
Petersburg, VA 23806
“Are you looking for a degree with heart? Then Seton Hall University’s Education Leadership Department is where you need to be! At Seton Hall University I experienced faculty and staff who actually cared enough to guide me throughout my career. They took the time to understand me, my goals and see them to completion. The mentorship I received did not end with the degree. For me that was simply priceless.
“At Seton Hall University’s Education Leadership department is highly organized and worked around my busy adult schedule. They know exactly what they are doing and have the program down to a science. You just have to be willing to listen and follow in their footsteps. The professors have structured the courses and course load so as to gain optimal success for every student who enters its walls.
“One factor that exists at Seton Hall that does not exist anywhere else is the core group of people with the essence of nurturing your development as an adult learner. SHU Educational Leadership faculty and staff mitigate the graduate education process and are simply facilitators to your goals. That takes a degree of dedication not found anywhere else. It shows by the fact that the people running this program were available at all times.”
Nadia M. Inskeep, Ed.S.
Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Hackettstown Public Schools
Sussex County Cohort
“The Executive M.A. & Ed.S. Program is well structured and was key in my preparation for administration. The components of the coursework related to curriculum and instruction were excellent. We are experiencing many changes with the transition in standards and EE4NJ. The Seton Hall program provides a solid foundation for educational leadership.”
Filipe J. Luis, M.A. in Educational Administration
Principal
Livingston Avenue School
Cranford Public Schools
Seton Hall University Cohort
“I miss spending time at the SHU campus and seeing my professors and cohort members. I recently started a Principal position in Cranford. I want to thank you and the SHU family. I would not have been able to achieve this incredible goal without your support. Even since I have graduated, I remain in contact with many cohort members and professors. It is truly a family and I am honored to be part of it!”
Lee Turkowski
Principal
The Patrick School
Elizabeth, NJ
Sussex County Cohort
“Thank you so much, Dr. Corino, for the phone call you made to me 2 ½ years ago encouraging me to apply for admission to the program. That was one of the best decisions I ever made and it would not have happened at the time of my life if you hadn’t informed me about the details of the program. I was recently appointed to as high school principal and feel so energized and prepared because of the rigor of the program. THANK YOU.”
Christopher Tully, Ed.S. Educational Leadership
School Administrator/Board Secretary
Bergenfield Board of Education
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
Bergen Cohort
“Seton Hall University’s Executive Cohort Ed.S. Program has provided me with the practical knowledge and skills needed for today’s K-12 Administrative Environment. The program provides access to current and past practitioners in the area of Educational Leadership and linked to practices that are supported by research. This program has left me well-prepared for a career in Educational Leadership.”
Michael Mitchell, Ed.S. Education Leadership
Supervisor of Educational Technology
Flemington Raritan Regional School District
Flemington/Hunterdon, NJ
Seton Hall University Cohort
“Seton Hall’s ELMP program was one of the better professional decisions I have made in my fifteen years as a public school educator. Although a first time administrative position can be overwhelming and stressful, I feel prepared and at ease in my new role because of the knowledge and skills I gained form the professors and impressive members of my cohort.”
Melissa T. Bahrs, M.A.
Master Teacher of English
Shore Regional High School
Monmouth County, N.J.
Seton Hall University Cohort
“The time that I spent as a cohort member within Seton Hall’s Executive ELMP M.A./Ed.S. Program was remarkable. Seton Hall’s ELMP program is an exceptionally rich preparation for the emergent education leader of today. The 39 credits in Curriculum, Research, Organizational Design, Ethical Leadership, Technology for Administrators, School Finance and Law, and Win-Win Leadership Precepts resonated in ways I had not fully expected prior to joining our engaging and supportive cohort on and off campus. The cohort that is the core of Seton Hall ELMP Program – professors, students, and director – constitutes a true team of learners. The result has been a meaningful, relevant, comprehensive education in what it means to assume the role of education leader. I wholeheartedly endorse this exemplary program!”
Helen Cagide, M.A.
Seton Hall University Cohort
“I am truly grateful that I was given the opportunity to be admitted into the Seton hall University Executive Master of Arts in Education Leadership, Management and Policy Program. It has been one of the best professional experiences of my life. The professors in the program were caring, supportive and motivational. The program definitely gave me the knowledge and skills necessary to take my career to another level. I am thankful for all the personalized service and support that I received from all of the professors and staff. Seton Hall University will always have a special place in my heart.”
Dennis Daniels, M.A.
School Dean
Hope Academy Charter School
Asbury Park, N. J.
Seton Hall University Cohort
“The blended online and on campus ELMP program offered by Seton Hall University is a fantastic mix of modern technology and good old fashioned school work. Choosing your times to work during the on-line portion is skillfully mixed with the occasional weekend classes, where the support and camaraderie of the Cohort is created. Add to this formula the accessible internship experience and you have a challenging and rewarding program that you will be proud to have accomplished! I’m a teacher, a father, and a husband and was able to fit this challenging program into my full life.”
Vanessa A. Martyniuk, Ed.S.
English Teacher
Perth Amboy High School, Perth Amboy, N.J.
Seton Hall University Cohort
“The program offers a comprehensive selection of coursework that includes both theoretical and practical experiences in administrative issues. The cohort inspires a congenial support system of expertise in the field that is invaluable to administrators “in training”. The online component encourages independent learning coupled with input from fellow cohort members who bring unique backgrounds to the dialogue. The program prepares new administrators to embrace the future of education with confidence, knowing the responsibilities required at the administrative level and understanding the personal impact we will have in the lives of students we educate.”
Bethany Csengeto, Ed.S.
6th Grade teacher and Co-advisor of the Community Service Club
Ramsey Board of Education
Seton Hall University Cohort
“At Seton Hall University, the cohort classes are small and diverse. With this eclectic meeting of the minds, it causes you to grapple with your cohort members, thus allowing you to see other viewpoints, ultimately, creating great discussions and allowing you to self-reflect and realize that there is more than one answer to a question. If a problem arises, I know that I just have to make one phone call or email, and I will be able to get in touch with someone who knows how to fix my current problem. I know that Seton Hall University will adequately prepare me for my leadership role in the future; enrolling in the Ed.S. Program was the best decision I have ever made because I finally found an educational institution where I feel at home.”
Patricia C. Hernandez-Parlaza, Ed.S.
6th Grade Teacher and Team Leader
Ramsey Board of Education
Seton Hall University Cohort
“Seton Hall, more than any other institution, has made me feel like a member of an exclusive club wherein its members are challenged, inspired, motivated, and appreciated. The combination of rigorous coursework, real life challenges, and collaboration with faculty, students, and real world professionals has prepared me to enter the competitive market while providing me with strong network connections and unforgettable experiences. I recommend this program to future leaders in education without reservations.”
Christopher Bell, M.A.
Principal
Meadowbrook School
Hillsdale Public Schools
Seton Hall University Cohort
“This program provides the best of what a world class university can offer. The faculty consists of established, successful school administrators who truly focus on preparing every student for future leadership positions. Seton Hall offers this blended program in such a convenient way where having a full time position and participating in course activities can be accomplished. I have enjoyed every minute with my cohort and plan to keep our professional network together for years to come.”
Kevin Donnelly
Seton Hall University Cohort
“From the moment I stepped on the Seton Hall campus, I knew that my live would change forever. The last two years as a student in the Executive M.A. program have offered me the opportunity of a wonderful, challenging and exciting educational experience. Being part of a cohort has allowed me to make friendships that will last for a lifetime. The faculty and administration at Seton Hall have gone above and beyond what I could have ever imagined in helping me reach my educational and career goals. The program truly has made me a more competent professional and challenged me to reach heights I never before thought could be possible”.
Mark Schwartz, M.A.
Assistant Principal
Jefferson Township High School, Oak Ridge, N.J.
Seton Hall University Cohort
“The Executive M.A. in Educational Leadership, Management and Policy has changed my life. The professors are all-field experts and the real life orientation of the course content has empowered me with a skill set that is practical and highly applicable to today’s schools. The leadership training alone has helped me mature far beyond my years. Pairing the academic excellence of this program with its absolute convenience, I cannot conceive of a better opportunity for an aspiring school leader.”
Roger Rogalin, Ed.S.
Principal
Wayne School District
Former Vice President of McGraw-Hill Education; Consultant; Chatham Board of Education Member
Seton Hall University Cohort
“After 25 years as a senior manager in industry, I decided to pursue a career in school leadership. After considering programs in New York Metropolitan area I decided to apply to the Seton Hall Executive Ed.S. Program. The Seton Hall University Executive Ed.S. Program offers the ideal mix of theory and practice, the opportunity to continue work while pursuing a degree and certification, a rigorous combination of traditional classes and online learning, and the advantages of Seton Hall’s excellent reputation in the Education field.”
Susan Petrick
Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction
Sussex Wantage Regional School District
Sussex County Cohort
“I thoroughly enjoyed the classes and professors at Seton Hall in the Education, Leadership and Policy program. The content of the classes was extremely relevant and I was able to immediately apply new learning into my position. There was a balanced combination of in the seat and on-line courses that addressed all areas of leadership. Being able to attend Seton Hall Classes at the local SCCC campus made the program both convenient and possible with my work schedule.”
Marcella Dow, M.S., ED.S.
Science Teacher
International High School, Paterson, N.J.
Former Merck Hospital Sales Representative
Mother of Four Adult Children
Bergen Cohort
“In September of 2010, I had the opportunity to return to graduate school at Seton Hall University’s Executive Education Leadership Cohort which is under the direction of Dr. James Corino, et al. The purpose of this cohort is to blend academic leadership courses with a full time teaching position that is workable; it is. Seton Hall University’s M.A. and Ed. S. Programs are committed to producing future educational leaders, encouraging a “think like an administrator” approach when researching and problem-solving.
“This cost-effective program has provided a diverse, well-rounded curriculum that encompasses relevant academic administrative studies. Attention is given to the development of professional deportment and the required social acumen that is the essence of a competent school administrator. The SHU cohort cultivates future leaders who are capable of directing a school/school district while keeping ethical leadership as the core of decision-making. If team building and leadership development are areas that you want to master, this program is designed for you.”