Center Staff

Director:
Dr. Angela Cristini

Angela Cristini received her Ph.D. from the City University of New York in 1977, and received a post-doctoral fellowship at the University of West Florida. She has been at Ramapo College for over 24 years, is a Professor of Biology and directs the Master of Science in Educational Technology Program. Dr. Cristini has also served as the Assistant Director for Environmental Research in the Division of Science and Research at the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection on a 18 month sabbatical from Ramapo. She has served on Governor Whitman’s Dredged Materials Management Team; is an advisor to the New Jersey Legislature on environmental issues; and is the president of the American Littoral Society.

Dr. Cristini is also involved in science education; she is the project director for three National Science Foundation grants and one grant from the New Jersey Department of Education which utilize remote sensing technology to improve the teaching of environmental and earth science in elementary schools in the NY/NJ metropolitan area. She has been awarded a citation from the General Assembly of the State of New Jersey Committee on Environment, Science and Technology.

Consultants:

Mrs. Pam Ramsden: Pedagogy Expert
Pam Ramsden joins the Center's staff after many years as the social studies supervisor (6-12) for Summit Public Schools.  Ms. Ramsden is an adjunct in the MSET program at Ramapo College and shares her expertise on multiple intelligences and learning styles

Ms. Evelyn Horner: Technology Expert
Evelyn Horner holds a Master of Science in Educational Technology (Ramapo College) and a Master of Education from William Paterson University.  Ms. Horner has taught students with a wide range of special needs for over 15 years.  During the past five years, Ms. Horner has been the District Technology Coordinator / Supervisor for Butler Public Schools.  Additionally, she had been an adjunct in the MSET program at Ramapo college since its inception.  Ms. Horner is an active trainer with the Morris County ETTC, NJElite and the Center for Technology Enhanced Education.

For more information, please contact Dr. Angela Cristini at 201-684-7724.