J
eff La Marca, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor/
Project Director
Education:
- Ph.D., Education (Special Education), University of California, Riverside, 2014
- M.A., Education, California State University, San
Bernardino, 1988 - B.A., Behavioral Science, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, 1982
Research Interests:
- Neurofeedback
- Interventions for assisting individuals with ADD/ADHD and Learning Disabilities
- Improving academic achievement with special needs populations
PIRATE Project Role:
Director of PIRATE Project research.
Personal Interests:
Bassoonist, bagpiper, exploring the great state of New Jersey, going on photo safaris at the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge.
Fabiana Cacciaguerra
Graduate Student
Education:
- M.A./Ed.S. candidate, School and Community Psychology, Seton Hall University, Class of 2019
- B.A., Psychology, Fairleigh Dickinson University, 2014
Research Interests:
- Beneficial effects of early intervention in children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Disorders and the social and emotional adjustment of immigrant children.
PIRATE Project Role:
Research assistant.
Personal Interests:
Interior design, cooking italian dishes, and traveling across the tri-state area in search of the best pizza!
Jennifer Fandino
Graduate Student
Education:
- Ed.S. candidate, School and Community Psychology, Seton Hall University, Class of 2018
- M.A., School and Community Psychology, Seton Hall University, 2016
- B.A., Psychology, Rutgers University, 2009
Research Interests:
Research that increases the quality of life of the children with special needs and their families.
PIRATE Project Role:
Research assistant.
Personal Interests:
Exploring trails with my dogs, kayaking, zip-lining, camping, spending time in the ocean.
Austin Guerra
Graduate Student
Education:
- M.A. candidate, Professional Counseling with a focus on Clinical Mental Health – Seton Hall University, Class of 2017
- B.F.A., The New School, Class of 2013
- Certificate in Music Therapy, The New School, Class of 2013
Research Interests:
- Neurofeedback: qEEG, Brain Mapping, Brainwaves
- Biofeedback: Diagnostic measures for ADD/ADHD
PIRATE Project Role:
Research assistant.
Personal Interests:
- Music Composition/Production (guitar and digital)
- Online Marketing, Digital Graphic Design, Fine Arts
Joseph Fresco
Graduate Student
Education:
- Ed.D. candidate, Higher Education Leadership, Seton Hall University
- M.A. in Psychological Studies (School Psychology), Seton Hall University, 2016
- B.S. in Business Administration (concentration in Sport Management), Seton Hall University, 2014
Research Interests:
- Anxiety and depression in college students
- Role of psychology in team/athletic dynamics
- Effects of accreditation on higher education marketing and enrollment
PIRATE Project Role:
Research assistant.
Personal Interests:
- Building and racing Legends Cars
- Supporting SHU athletics’ programs
- Staying up-to-date on the world of country music