{"id":2446,"date":"2024-08-14T16:34:40","date_gmt":"2024-08-14T16:34:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/?page_id=2446"},"modified":"2025-12-08T10:08:40","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T15:08:40","slug":"first-year-student-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/about\/college-leadership\/the-president\/goals-initiatives\/first-year-student-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"First Generation Students"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#become_mentor\"><strong><strong>Mentorship Opportunities<\/strong><\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#fg-staff\">First-generation Staff<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#resources\"><strong><strong><strong>Links to resources<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:63%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide\"><strong>Are you a First-Generation College Student?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alignwide has-text-align-wide\">A first-generation college student is any college student whose custodial parent(s)\/ guardian(s) did not complete a bachelor\u2019s degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alignwide has-text-align-wide\">If this sounds like you, consider joining Ocean County College&#8217;s First-Generation College Student Mentor Program! In this program, you will be matched with an Ocean County College faculty, staff member or alumnus who was also a first-generation college student. The mentor will serve as a support and liaison for you during your academic journey. Mentorship is a collaborative relationship between a mentor (faculty\/ staff\/ alumnus) and a mentee (student) to provide guidance, support, and resources to facilitate the mentee&#8217;s personal, academic, and professional growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alignwide has-text-align-wide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nextgensso2.com\/sp\/startSSO.ping?PartnerIdpId=http:\/\/sts.ocean.edu\/adfs\/services\/trust&amp;SpSessionAuthnAdapterId=oceanDF&amp;TargetResource=https%3a%2f%2fdynamicforms.ngwebsolutions.com%2fSubmit%2fStart%2f257bd978-ca27-41cd-a02a-949ecfa664a2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Sign up Here\">Request a Mentor!<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"204\" height=\"276\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/final-logo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-61903\" style=\"aspect-ratio:9\/16;object-fit:contain\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide\"><strong><strong>Events<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alignwide has-text-align-wide\"><strong>Did either of your parents earn a bachelors degree? If not, you are a first-generation college student!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alignwide has-text-align-wide\">Join us for our annual First-generation College Student Reception on Thursday, November 20 at 4 pm in LARS Student Center on the 2nd floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alignwide has-text-align-wide\">Learn more about the first-generation college student experience, support services available, mentorship opportunities and more! Refreshments will be provided. To RSVP, click here:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/1814368658499?aff=oddtdtcreator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>RSVP for Event<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide\" id=\"become_mentor\"><strong><strong>Mentorship Opportunities for OCC Employees<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alignwide has-text-align-wide\">As a faculty member, staff member, or alumnus who was also a first-generation college student (defined as someone whose custodial parent(s)\/guardian(s) did not complete a bachelor\u2019s degree), you have a unique understanding and valuable perspective to share.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alignwide has-text-align-wide\">Ocean County College&#8217;s First-Generation College Student Mentor Program is seeking dedicated faculty and staff to provide guidance and support to students who are navigating college without the benefit of a family history of higher education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"alignwide has-text-align-wide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nextgensso2.com\/sp\/startSSO.ping?PartnerIdpId=http:\/\/sts.ocean.edu\/adfs\/services\/trust&amp;SpSessionAuthnAdapterId=oceanDF&amp;TargetResource=https%3a%2f%2fdynamicforms.ngwebsolutions.com%2fSubmit%2fStart%2f3562f446-01d3-47c1-a5ce-27967788811e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Sign up Here\">Become a Mentor!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide is-style-h2\" id=\"fg-staff\">First-generation Staff<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<!-- Card -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group faculty-modal__preview has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained card-helper\">\n\n    <!-- Image -->\n    <div class=\"faculty-modal__preview-image\">\n        <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"831\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/B.-Cerbone-pic-831x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Briana Cerbone\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/B.-Cerbone-pic-831x1024.jpg 831w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/B.-Cerbone-pic-244x300.jpg 244w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/B.-Cerbone-pic-768x946.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 831px) 100vw, 831px\" \/>                    <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Info Wrapper -->\n    <div class=\"faculty-modal__info-wrapper\">\n        <!-- Name -->\n        <div class=\"faculty-modal__name-wrapper\">\n                            <button class=\"\" data-micromodal-trigger=\"faculty-modal-69b76383ad15f\">\n                    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h4\"> Briana Cerbone <\/h3>\n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 25 25\" fill=\"none\">\n                        <rect width=\"25\" height=\"25\" rx=\"12.5\" fill=\"#B5121B\" \/>\n                        <line x1=\"12.7422\" y1=\"18\" x2=\"12.7422\" y2=\"7\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" \/>\n                        <line x1=\"7.5\" y1=\"12.6196\" x2=\"18.5\" y2=\"12.6196\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" \/>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/button>\n                    <\/div>\n\n        <!-- Title -->\n        <p class=\"faculty-modal__title\">Specialist\/Academic Advisor<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"modal micromodal-slide faculty-modal__modal \" id=\"faculty-modal-69b76383ad15f\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            <div class=\"modal__overlay\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-micromodal-close>\n                <div class=\"modal__container\" role=\"dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"title-faculty-modal-69b76383ad15f\">\n\n                    <!-- Close corner button -->\n                    <button class=\"modal__close\" aria-label=\"Close dialog\" data-micromodal-close>\n                        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10\" height=\"9\" viewBox=\"0 0 10 9\" fill=\"none\">\n                            <path d=\"M1.32104 1.03955L8.23463 7.9023\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.11111\" \/>\n                            <path d=\"M8.23463 1.03955L1.32104 7.9023\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.11111\" \/>\n                        <\/svg>\n                    <\/button>\n\n                                            <!-- Image -->\n                        <div class=\"modal__image\">\n                            <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n                                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"831\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/B.-Cerbone-pic-831x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Briana Cerbone\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/B.-Cerbone-pic-831x1024.jpg 831w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/B.-Cerbone-pic-244x300.jpg 244w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/B.-Cerbone-pic-768x946.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 831px) 100vw, 831px\" \/>                            <\/figure>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                    <!-- Text Content -->\n                    <div class=\"modal__text-wrapper\">\n                        <!-- Name -->\n                        <h2 class=\"modal__faculty-name is-style-h3\" id=\"title-faculty-modal-69b76383ad15f\">\n                            Briana Cerbone                        <\/h2>\n\n                        <!-- Title -->\n                        <h3 class=\"modal__faculty-title\">\n                            Specialist\/Academic Advisor                        <\/h3>\n\n                        <!-- Separator -->\n                        <hr class=\"modal__separator\" \/>\n\n                        <!-- Content -->\n                        <main class=\"modal__content\">\n                            <p><strong>Office:<\/strong> Administration Building #1, Suite 112, Room 117<br \/>\n<strong>Phone:<\/strong> 732-255-0400 ext. 2352<br \/>\n<strong>Email: <\/strong>bcerbone@ocean.edu<\/p>\n<p><strong>Education<\/strong>: Rowan University, BA.Ed and BA.Math, Ocean County College, AA.LA<\/p>\n<p><strong>Learn more about Briana:<br \/>\n<\/strong>I am a first-generation college student that started my educational journey at Ocean County College after graduating high school.<br \/>\nI was unsure if college was the right path for me as I had zero career interests. My parents were supportive in my choices but I knew I did not want to work as a waitress in a small restaurant for much longer. I enrolled in general education classes at Ocean County College and realized math was a particularly easy subject for me. Seeing that this was not typical for many college students, I took advantage of my strengths and focused my education on becoming a math teacher. I finished my AA.LA and transferred to Rowan University to complete a dual bachelor\u2019s degree in Subject Matter Education K-12 and Mathematics. After graduating from Rowan and a few years of teaching middle school math, I decided I wanted to put more attention on older learners, specifically \u201cadult learners.\u201d I\u2019ve always found an interest in assisting others choose the best path for them, maybe because I struggled with finding my own. I am now the Specialist\/Academic Advisor with TRIO Scholars at Ocean County College, where my passion for personal and educational development is shared with students who are also in need of academic support.<\/p>\n                        <\/main>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<!-- Card -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group faculty-modal__preview has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained card-helper\">\n\n    <!-- Image -->\n    <div class=\"faculty-modal__preview-image\">\n        <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/C.-Hernandez-pic-768x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Christina Hernandez\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/C.-Hernandez-pic-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/C.-Hernandez-pic-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>                    <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Info Wrapper -->\n    <div class=\"faculty-modal__info-wrapper\">\n        <!-- Name -->\n        <div class=\"faculty-modal__name-wrapper\">\n                            <button class=\"\" data-micromodal-trigger=\"faculty-modal-69b76383adbfe\">\n                    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h4\"> Christina Hernandez <\/h3>\n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 25 25\" fill=\"none\">\n                        <rect width=\"25\" height=\"25\" rx=\"12.5\" fill=\"#B5121B\" \/>\n                        <line x1=\"12.7422\" y1=\"18\" x2=\"12.7422\" y2=\"7\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" \/>\n                        <line x1=\"7.5\" y1=\"12.6196\" x2=\"18.5\" y2=\"12.6196\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" \/>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/button>\n                    <\/div>\n\n        <!-- Title -->\n        <p class=\"faculty-modal__title\">Assistant Director of the Veteran and Military Resource Center<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"modal micromodal-slide faculty-modal__modal \" id=\"faculty-modal-69b76383adbfe\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            <div class=\"modal__overlay\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-micromodal-close>\n                <div class=\"modal__container\" role=\"dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"title-faculty-modal-69b76383adbfe\">\n\n                    <!-- Close corner button -->\n                    <button class=\"modal__close\" aria-label=\"Close dialog\" data-micromodal-close>\n                        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10\" height=\"9\" viewBox=\"0 0 10 9\" fill=\"none\">\n                            <path d=\"M1.32104 1.03955L8.23463 7.9023\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.11111\" \/>\n                            <path d=\"M8.23463 1.03955L1.32104 7.9023\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.11111\" \/>\n                        <\/svg>\n                    <\/button>\n\n                                            <!-- Image -->\n                        <div class=\"modal__image\">\n                            <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n                                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/C.-Hernandez-pic-768x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Christina Hernandez\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/C.-Hernandez-pic-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/C.-Hernandez-pic-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>                            <\/figure>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                    <!-- Text Content -->\n                    <div class=\"modal__text-wrapper\">\n                        <!-- Name -->\n                        <h2 class=\"modal__faculty-name is-style-h3\" id=\"title-faculty-modal-69b76383adbfe\">\n                            Christina Hernandez                        <\/h2>\n\n                        <!-- Title -->\n                        <h3 class=\"modal__faculty-title\">\n                            Assistant Director of the Veteran and Military Resource Center                        <\/h3>\n\n                        <!-- Separator -->\n                        <hr class=\"modal__separator\" \/>\n\n                        <!-- Content -->\n                        <main class=\"modal__content\">\n                            <p><strong>Office:<\/strong>\u00a0Student Center, Building #8, second Floor, Room 221<br \/>\n<strong>Phone:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"tel:732 255 0400\">732 255 0400<\/a>\u00a0x 2371<br \/>\n<strong>Email:<\/strong>\u00a0christina_hernandez1@ocean.edu<\/p>\n<p><strong>Education:<\/strong>\u00a0Fordham University, MSW; Stockton University, BSW; Ocean County College, AA (Social Science)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Learn more about Christina:<br \/>\n<\/strong>Ms. Hernandez, MSW, LSW is a first-generation college graduate who earned her Associate in Arts with a Social Science concentration from Ocean County College, a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Stockton University, and a Master of Social Work from Fordham University. She is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Higher Education Administration at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Ms. Hernandez has worked extensively with military families, domestic violence survivors, and at-risk youth, focusing on crisis intervention, program development, and student success initiatives.<\/p>\n<p>As the Assistant Director of the Veteran and Military Resource Center at Ocean County College, Ms. Hernandez leads efforts to enhance student veteran retention, well-being, and institutional support. An experienced educator and speaker, she has taught courses on trauma, healing, and human behavior and has presented at national conferences, military installations, and academic institutions on topics including student veteran success strategies, trauma-informed practices, and crisis de-escalation techniques.<\/p>\n                        <\/main>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<!-- Card -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group faculty-modal__preview has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained card-helper\">\n\n    <!-- Image -->\n    <div class=\"faculty-modal__preview-image\">\n        <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"129\" height=\"105\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/McNally-pic.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Diane McNally\" \/>                    <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Info Wrapper -->\n    <div class=\"faculty-modal__info-wrapper\">\n        <!-- Name -->\n        <div class=\"faculty-modal__name-wrapper\">\n                            <button class=\"\" data-micromodal-trigger=\"faculty-modal-69b76383ae592\">\n                    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h4\"> Diane McNally <\/h3>\n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 25 25\" fill=\"none\">\n                        <rect width=\"25\" height=\"25\" rx=\"12.5\" fill=\"#B5121B\" \/>\n                        <line x1=\"12.7422\" y1=\"18\" x2=\"12.7422\" y2=\"7\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" \/>\n                        <line x1=\"7.5\" y1=\"12.6196\" x2=\"18.5\" y2=\"12.6196\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" \/>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/button>\n                    <\/div>\n\n        <!-- Title -->\n        <p class=\"faculty-modal__title\">Adjunct Associate Professor<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"modal micromodal-slide faculty-modal__modal \" id=\"faculty-modal-69b76383ae592\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            <div class=\"modal__overlay\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-micromodal-close>\n                <div class=\"modal__container\" role=\"dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"title-faculty-modal-69b76383ae592\">\n\n                    <!-- Close corner button -->\n                    <button class=\"modal__close\" aria-label=\"Close dialog\" data-micromodal-close>\n                        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10\" height=\"9\" viewBox=\"0 0 10 9\" fill=\"none\">\n                            <path d=\"M1.32104 1.03955L8.23463 7.9023\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.11111\" \/>\n                            <path d=\"M8.23463 1.03955L1.32104 7.9023\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.11111\" \/>\n                        <\/svg>\n                    <\/button>\n\n                                            <!-- Image -->\n                        <div class=\"modal__image\">\n                            <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n                                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"129\" height=\"105\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/McNally-pic.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Diane McNally\" \/>                            <\/figure>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                    <!-- Text Content -->\n                    <div class=\"modal__text-wrapper\">\n                        <!-- Name -->\n                        <h2 class=\"modal__faculty-name is-style-h3\" id=\"title-faculty-modal-69b76383ae592\">\n                            Diane McNally                        <\/h2>\n\n                        <!-- Title -->\n                        <h3 class=\"modal__faculty-title\">\n                            Adjunct Associate Professor                        <\/h3>\n\n                        <!-- Separator -->\n                        <hr class=\"modal__separator\" \/>\n\n                        <!-- Content -->\n                        <main class=\"modal__content\">\n                            <p><strong>Office:<\/strong>\u00a0Tech Building #25, second floor, Room 201<br \/>\n<strong>Email:<\/strong>\u00a0dmcnally@ocean.edu<\/p>\n<p><strong>Education:<\/strong>\u00a0Georgian Court University, MA.InstTech &amp; Supervisory Cert; Pace University, BBA.BusEd (Typewriting &amp; Stenography)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Learn more about Diane:<br \/>\n<\/strong>My whole life involved teaching. I taught pre-school autistic students all the way to evening school older adults. During my college summer months, I worked for the Borough of Manhattan Community College in mid-Manhattan. I was involved with the National Urban League program under the direction of Vernon Jordan teaching underserved residents\u00a0to develop economic confidence, pay equality and equal opportunities. I graduated from Pace University located in Lower Manhattan with a BBA Degree in Business Education with a concentration in Typewriting and Stenography. I taught high school for 6 1\/2 years on Staten Island. After raising my 4 children, I went back to teaching but on the elementary level. I soon realized, my heart was with the older students; therefore, I went back to further my education at Georgian Court University receiving my MA in Instructional Technology. I continued my education by earning my Supervisory Certification. Currently, I am an Adjunct Associate Professor at OCC. I am, also, a Substitute Teacher for the Monmouth County Vocational School District and I teach Computer Literacy for the Adult Education Evening Program for the same district.<\/p>\n                        <\/main>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<!-- Card -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group faculty-modal__preview has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained card-helper\">\n\n    <!-- Image -->\n    <div class=\"faculty-modal__preview-image\">\n        <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"312\" height=\"312\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Helen-konz-jpg.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Helen konz\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Helen-konz-jpg.jpg 312w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Helen-konz-jpg-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Helen-konz-jpg-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 312px) 100vw, 312px\" \/>                    <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Info Wrapper -->\n    <div class=\"faculty-modal__info-wrapper\">\n        <!-- Name -->\n        <div class=\"faculty-modal__name-wrapper\">\n                            <button class=\"\" data-micromodal-trigger=\"faculty-modal-69b76383aeebc\">\n                    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h4\"> Helen Konz <\/h3>\n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 25 25\" fill=\"none\">\n                        <rect width=\"25\" height=\"25\" rx=\"12.5\" fill=\"#B5121B\" \/>\n                        <line x1=\"12.7422\" y1=\"18\" x2=\"12.7422\" 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https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Helen-konz-jpg-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 312px) 100vw, 312px\" \/>                            <\/figure>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                    <!-- Text Content -->\n                    <div class=\"modal__text-wrapper\">\n                        <!-- Name -->\n                        <h2 class=\"modal__faculty-name is-style-h3\" id=\"title-faculty-modal-69b76383aeebc\">\n                            Helen Konz                        <\/h2>\n\n                        <!-- Title -->\n                        <h3 class=\"modal__faculty-title\">\n                            Coordinator, TRIO Student Support Services                        <\/h3>\n\n                        <!-- Separator -->\n                        <hr class=\"modal__separator\" \/>\n\n                        <!-- Content -->\n                        <main class=\"modal__content\">\n                            <p><strong>Office:<\/strong>\u00a0ADMN (Building #1) \u2013 Room 118<br \/>\n<strong>Phone:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"tel:732 255 0400\">732 255 0400<\/a> x 2373<br \/>\n<strong>Email:<\/strong>\u00a0hkonz@ocean.edu<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Education:<\/strong>\u00a0B.A., Georgian Court University; A.A., Ocean County College<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Learn more about Helen:<br \/>\n<\/strong>As a first-generation college student, the road to higher education is bumpy, but the destination was well worth the journey! After dropping out of high school in her junior year and earning her GED, Helen enrolled at OCC in 1995 thinking she would get a jump on getting her college degree, but life had other plans and the timing didn\u2019t work out. After some time off and having three small kids at home, the time was right to re-enroll at OCC in 2001 and this time continued through to graduating in fall 2003. Helen\u2019s academic journey continued at Georgian Court University where she graduated with a Bachelor\u2019s degree in History and Elementary Education in May 2006.Helen worked in the elementary and high school setting before working in higher education, which then inspired her to go back to Georgian Court to finish her Master\u2019s program in Dec. 2019.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s important to work toward achieving your goals no matter what cards you\u2019re dealt in life. If you\u2019re motivated and have the courage to work hard, YOU CAN DO IT!!\u201d<\/p>\n                        <\/main>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<!-- Card -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group faculty-modal__preview has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained card-helper\">\n\n    <!-- Image -->\n    <div class=\"faculty-modal__preview-image\">\n        <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"192\" height=\"192\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/JudithPeto.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/JudithPeto.jpg 192w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/JudithPeto-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 192px) 100vw, 192px\" \/>                    <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Info Wrapper -->\n    <div class=\"faculty-modal__info-wrapper\">\n        <!-- Name -->\n        <div class=\"faculty-modal__name-wrapper\">\n                            <button class=\"\" data-micromodal-trigger=\"faculty-modal-69b76383af8b1\">\n                    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h4\"> Judith Peto <\/h3>\n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 25 25\" fill=\"none\">\n                        <rect width=\"25\" height=\"25\" rx=\"12.5\" fill=\"#B5121B\" \/>\n                        <line x1=\"12.7422\" y1=\"18\" x2=\"12.7422\" y2=\"7\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" \/>\n                        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stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.11111\" \/>\n                            <path d=\"M8.23463 1.03955L1.32104 7.9023\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.11111\" \/>\n                        <\/svg>\n                    <\/button>\n\n                                            <!-- Image -->\n                        <div class=\"modal__image\">\n                            <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n                                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"192\" height=\"192\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/JudithPeto.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/JudithPeto.jpg 192w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/JudithPeto-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 192px) 100vw, 192px\" \/>                            <\/figure>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                    <!-- Text Content -->\n                    <div class=\"modal__text-wrapper\">\n                        <!-- Name -->\n                        <h2 class=\"modal__faculty-name is-style-h3\" id=\"title-faculty-modal-69b76383af8b1\">\n                            Judith Peto                        <\/h2>\n\n                        <!-- Title -->\n                        <h3 class=\"modal__faculty-title\">\n                            Accountant                        <\/h3>\n\n                        <!-- Separator -->\n                        <hr class=\"modal__separator\" \/>\n\n                        <!-- Content -->\n                        <main class=\"modal__content\">\n                            <p><strong>Office:<\/strong>\u00a0ADMN (Building #1) \u2013 Room 217<br \/>\n<strong>Phone:<\/strong>\u00a0732-255-0400 x2059<br \/>\n<strong>Email:<\/strong>\u00a0jpeto@ocean.edu<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Education:<\/strong> Saint Joseph\u2019s University, MBA; Graduate Certificates in Data Analytics &amp; Marketing; Rider University, BS.Com (Accounting)<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Learn more about Judith:<br \/>\n<\/strong>Ms. Peto is a first-generation college graduate who earned a Master of Business Administration degree and graduate certificates in Data Analytics and Marketing from Saint Joseph\u2019s University, Philadelphia, PA, and a Bachelor of Science in Commerce degree with a major in Accounting from Rider University, Lawrenceville, NJ.\u00a0 Her extensive career as an Accountant and Financial Analyst has spanned Corporate, Financial, Non-Profit, and Legal Industries, State and Municipal Government, and Higher Education.\u00a0 Currently, she sits on the Board of Trustees at O.C.E.A.N. Inc. Community Action Partnership and the John F. Peto Studio Museum.\u00a0 She is the proud mother of four (4) daughters, who each earned college degrees.\u00a0 As a Girl Scout Leader for 25 years, she mentored over 80 Girl Scouts through their formative school years up to college applications.<\/p>\n                        <\/main>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<!-- Card -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group faculty-modal__preview has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained card-helper\">\n\n    <!-- Image -->\n    <div class=\"faculty-modal__preview-image\">\n        <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/J.-Prioli-pic-1024x1024.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Jamie Prioli\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/J.-Prioli-pic-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/J.-Prioli-pic-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/J.-Prioli-pic-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/J.-Prioli-pic-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>                    <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Info Wrapper -->\n    <div class=\"faculty-modal__info-wrapper\">\n        <!-- Name -->\n        <div class=\"faculty-modal__name-wrapper\">\n                            <button class=\"\" data-micromodal-trigger=\"faculty-modal-69b76383b027c\">\n                    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h4\"> Jamie Prioli <\/h3>\n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 25 25\" 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Disability Services                        <\/h3>\n\n                        <!-- Separator -->\n                        <hr class=\"modal__separator\" \/>\n\n                        <!-- Content -->\n                        <main class=\"modal__content\">\n                            <p><strong>Office:<\/strong>\u00a0RUSS, RM. R117<br \/>\n<strong>Phone:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"tel:732 255 0400\">732 255 0400<\/a> x 2465<br \/>\n<strong>Email:<\/strong>\u00a0jprioli@ocean.edu<\/p>\n<p><strong>Education:<\/strong>\u00a0B.S., West Chester University<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Learn more about Jamie:<br \/>\n<\/strong>Ms. Prioli (she\/they)\u00a0is a first-generation college graduate where she attained her bachelor&#8217;s degree from West Chester University and a master&#8217;s degree in rehabilitation counseling from the University of New York at Buffalo. As a certified rehabilitation counselor, Ms. Prioli has experience in both the nonprofit and higher education sectors, supporting individuals with disabilities. She takes pride in her dedication to equity and social justice, striving to ensure that every person, regardless of ability, has a voice and access to the resources they need to succeed. She currently serves as an appointed member of the Ocean County Superior Court Vicinage Advisory Committee on Diversity, Inclusion and Community Engagement (VAC DI&amp;CE) and sits on the executive board of both NJ AHEAD (Association on Higher Education and Disability) and Ocean County Commission for Individuals with Disabilities (CID).<\/p>\n                        <\/main>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<!-- Card -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group faculty-modal__preview has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained card-helper\">\n\n    <!-- Image -->\n    <div class=\"faculty-modal__preview-image\">\n        <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/L.-Paolillo-pic.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Laura Paolillo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/L.-Paolillo-pic.png 800w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/L.-Paolillo-pic-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/L.-Paolillo-pic-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/L.-Paolillo-pic-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>                    <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Info Wrapper -->\n    <div class=\"faculty-modal__info-wrapper\">\n        <!-- Name -->\n        <div class=\"faculty-modal__name-wrapper\">\n                            <button class=\"\" data-micromodal-trigger=\"faculty-modal-69b76383b0e22\">\n                    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h4\"> Laura Paolillo <\/h3>\n                    <svg 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    <!-- Title -->\n                        <h3 class=\"modal__faculty-title\">\n                            E-learning business professor                        <\/h3>\n\n                        <!-- Separator -->\n                        <hr class=\"modal__separator\" \/>\n\n                        <!-- Content -->\n                        <main class=\"modal__content\">\n                            <p><strong>Office:<\/strong>\u00a0Gateway Building, Room 409<br \/>\n<strong>Phone:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"tel:732 255 0400\">732 255 0400<\/a> x 2120<br \/>\n<strong>Email: <\/strong>lpaolillo@ocean.edu<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Education:<\/strong>\u00a0M.B.A., Georgian Court University; B.S., Kean University; A.S., Ocean<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Learn more about Laura:<br \/>\n<\/strong>Laura is a first-generation college graduate. She earned her associate\u2019s degree in general studies from Ocean County College, her bachelor\u2019s degree in business management from Kean University, and her master\u2019s degree in business administration from Georgian Court University. Her career spans various roles in marketing and finance across different sectors, ranging from hedge funds to nonprofits. She is currently a full-time e-learning business professor at Ocean County College, where she also serves as a member of the Global Education Committee, the Business Advisory Committee, and as the advisor for the Marketing Club. Additionally, she oversees the high school Shark Tank-style competition, \u201cSink or Swim,\u201d which is hosted by Ocean County College.<\/p>\n                        <\/main>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<!-- Card -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group faculty-modal__preview has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained card-helper\">\n\n    <!-- Image -->\n    <div class=\"faculty-modal__preview-image\">\n        <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"301\" height=\"344\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Michael-Shampine.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Michael Shampine\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Michael-Shampine.jpg 301w, 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\/>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/button>\n                    <\/div>\n\n        <!-- Title -->\n        <p class=\"faculty-modal__title\">Adjunct Associate Professor<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"modal micromodal-slide faculty-modal__modal \" id=\"faculty-modal-69b76383b1874\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            <div class=\"modal__overlay\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-micromodal-close>\n                <div class=\"modal__container\" role=\"dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"title-faculty-modal-69b76383b1874\">\n\n                    <!-- Close corner button -->\n                    <button class=\"modal__close\" aria-label=\"Close dialog\" data-micromodal-close>\n                        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10\" height=\"9\" viewBox=\"0 0 10 9\" fill=\"none\">\n                            <path d=\"M1.32104 1.03955L8.23463 7.9023\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.11111\" \/>\n                           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<div class=\"modal__text-wrapper\">\n                        <!-- Name -->\n                        <h2 class=\"modal__faculty-name is-style-h3\" id=\"title-faculty-modal-69b76383b1874\">\n                            Michael Shampine                        <\/h2>\n\n                        <!-- Title -->\n                        <h3 class=\"modal__faculty-title\">\n                            Adjunct Associate Professor                        <\/h3>\n\n                        <!-- Separator -->\n                        <hr class=\"modal__separator\" \/>\n\n                        <!-- Content -->\n                        <main class=\"modal__content\">\n                            <p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone:<\/strong>\u00a0732-255-0400 ext. 2097<br \/>\n<strong>Email: <\/strong>mshampine@ocean.edu<\/p>\n<p><strong>Education:<\/strong>\u00a0M.A. Reading Education (Rowan University), B.A. English Education (St. Joseph&#8217;s University)<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Learn more about Michael:<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mr. Shampine is a first generation college graduate of St. Joseph\u2019s University, Philadelphia, from where he earned his bachelor\u2019s degree in English Education. From there, he pursued his master\u2019s degree in Reading Education from Rowan University, Glassboro. Mr. Shampine has been employed both in education and in business.<\/p>\n<p>As an educator, Mr. Shampine has continued to serve as an adjunct instructor at Ocean County College since 2015. Before that, he was an adjunct instructor at Manor College, Camden County College, and Rowan College at Burlington County. Prior to that, he was a classroom middle school educator at Woodbury Junior\/Senior High School and began his teaching career at Haverford Middle School.<\/p>\n<p>In business, Mr. Shampine founded his own company at MJS Associates, LLC, a custom-printing and preprinted materials distributor for a specialized market. He continues to serve as president since its founding in 1994. In addition, he was also employed by Drexel University as a Regional Marketing Representative. Prior to that, he became an awarded technical writer\/editor when employed as a US Navy subcontractor. Before that, Mr. Shampine worked in the sales and advertising industry and became an awarded marketing representative. He also has experience in retail sales and management.<\/p>\n<p>While working in education and business, Mr. Shampine concurrently pursued an avocational career in the volunteer fire service and served within two consecutive municipalities for a total of twenty-nine years. He has now retired from the fire service. Most recently, he served as Chief officer for one of several fire companies within the Cherry Hill Fire Department. There he was also a Second Assistant Chief, Captain, Lieutenant, Engineer, driver\/operator trainer and firefighter. Prior to that, he served as a firefighter in the Haddon Heights Fire Department where he began his avocational career.<\/p>\n                        <\/main>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<!-- Card -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group faculty-modal__preview has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained card-helper\">\n\n    <!-- Image -->\n    <div class=\"faculty-modal__preview-image\">\n        <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"251\" height=\"351\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Aqsa-Sheikh.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Aqsa Sheikh\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Aqsa-Sheikh.jpg 251w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Aqsa-Sheikh-215x300.jpg 215w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 251px) 100vw, 251px\" \/>                    <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Info Wrapper -->\n    <div class=\"faculty-modal__info-wrapper\">\n        <!-- Name -->\n        <div class=\"faculty-modal__name-wrapper\">\n                            <button class=\"\" data-micromodal-trigger=\"faculty-modal-69b76383b2252\">\n                    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h4\"> Aqsa Sheikh <\/h3>\n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 25 25\" fill=\"none\">\n                        <rect width=\"25\" height=\"25\" rx=\"12.5\" fill=\"#B5121B\" \/>\n                        <line x1=\"12.7422\" y1=\"18\" x2=\"12.7422\" y2=\"7\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" \/>\n                        <line x1=\"7.5\" y1=\"12.6196\" x2=\"18.5\" y2=\"12.6196\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" \/>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/button>\n                    <\/div>\n\n        <!-- Title -->\n        <p class=\"faculty-modal__title\">College Lecturer II \u2013 Biology, STEM \/ e-Learning<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"modal micromodal-slide faculty-modal__modal \" id=\"faculty-modal-69b76383b2252\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            <div class=\"modal__overlay\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-micromodal-close>\n                <div class=\"modal__container\" role=\"dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"title-faculty-modal-69b76383b2252\">\n\n                    <!-- Close corner button -->\n                    <button class=\"modal__close\" aria-label=\"Close dialog\" data-micromodal-close>\n                        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10\" height=\"9\" viewBox=\"0 0 10 9\" fill=\"none\">\n                            <path d=\"M1.32104 1.03955L8.23463 7.9023\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.11111\" \/>\n                            <path d=\"M8.23463 1.03955L1.32104 7.9023\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.11111\" \/>\n                        <\/svg>\n                    <\/button>\n\n                                            <!-- Image -->\n                        <div class=\"modal__image\">\n                            <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n                                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"251\" height=\"351\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Aqsa-Sheikh.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Aqsa Sheikh\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Aqsa-Sheikh.jpg 251w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Aqsa-Sheikh-215x300.jpg 215w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 251px) 100vw, 251px\" \/>                            <\/figure>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                    <!-- Text Content -->\n                    <div class=\"modal__text-wrapper\">\n                        <!-- Name -->\n                        <h2 class=\"modal__faculty-name is-style-h3\" id=\"title-faculty-modal-69b76383b2252\">\n                            Aqsa Sheikh                        <\/h2>\n\n                        <!-- Title -->\n                        <h3 class=\"modal__faculty-title\">\n                            College Lecturer II \u2013 Biology, STEM \/ e-Learning                        <\/h3>\n\n                        <!-- Separator -->\n                        <hr class=\"modal__separator\" \/>\n\n                        <!-- Content -->\n                        <main class=\"modal__content\">\n                            <p><strong>Office:<\/strong>\u00a0RUSS, RM. R243<br \/>\n<strong>Phone:<\/strong>\u00a0732-255-0400 XT 2979<br \/>\n<strong>Email: <\/strong>asheikh@ocean.edu<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Education:<\/strong> M.S., Long Island University; B.S., Kean University; A.A., Union County College, Ed.D. from\u00a0New Jersey City University<br \/>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Learn more about Aqsa:<br \/>\n<\/strong>Dr. Aqsa Sheikh is a first-generation college graduate as she attained her associate degree in biology Honors from Union College of Union County (UCNJ), a bachelor\u2019s degree in biotechnology\/chemistry minor from Kean University, and earned her master\u2019s degree in biology with a medical microbiology concentration from Long Island University, Brooklyn campus. After serving as an adjunct faculty member at various community colleges and four-year institutions in New Jersey for 7 years during the pandemic, she applied for her doctorate in higher education from New Jersey City University in community college leadership. Her focal point as an adjunct instructor derived from her experiences as a community college alumna and a first-generation college student serving students who need support and guidance throughout their educational journey. In 2021, just a year into her doctorate program, she joined Ocean County College\u2019s e-Learning Department as a full-time online Biology faculty. She continued supporting first-generation and community college students through her dissertation work, graduated with her doctorate, published her dissertation in 2023, and became a first-generation, first-year task force member. She has worked as an active task force member to start a mentoring program for first-generation OCC students and connect them to first-generation faculty\/alums of OCC who can support our students during their educational journey.<\/p>\n                        <\/main>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<!-- Card -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group faculty-modal__preview has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained card-helper\">\n\n    <!-- Image -->\n    <div class=\"faculty-modal__preview-image\">\n        <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"333\" height=\"410\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Frame-2323.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"OCC logo\" 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                 <!-- Text Content -->\n                    <div class=\"modal__text-wrapper\">\n                        <!-- Name -->\n                        <h2 class=\"modal__faculty-name is-style-h3\" id=\"title-faculty-modal-69b76383b2a23\">\n                            Daniel Ward                        <\/h2>\n\n                        <!-- Title -->\n                        <h3 class=\"modal__faculty-title\">\n                            College Lecturer II, Chemistry                        <\/h3>\n\n                        <!-- Separator -->\n                        <hr class=\"modal__separator\" \/>\n\n                        <!-- Content -->\n                        <main class=\"modal__content\">\n                            <p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Office:<\/strong>\u00a0Hiering 232<br \/>\n<strong>Phone:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"tel:732 255 0400\">732 255 0400<\/a> x 2202<br \/>\n<strong>Email: <\/strong>dward@ocean.edu<\/p>\n<p><strong>Education:<\/strong>\u00a0M.S., Illinois Institute Tech<br \/>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Learn more about Daniel:<br \/>\n<\/strong>Dan Ward is a first-generation college graduate, having obtained his bachelor\u2019s and master\u2019s degrees in chemical engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, and Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, respectively. His research focused on the physical chemistry of polymers, specifically the rheological behavior of non-Newtonian fluids (translation: how fluids like paint, toothpaste, and mayonnaise flow). He has taught and tutored science and mathematics since 2015. At OCC he has worked with the Educational Opportunity Fund, the tutoring center, and is currently a Professor in the Chemistry Department. He has an open-door policy is always happy to talk \u2013 about chemistry or your educational journey more broadly.<\/p>\n                        <\/main>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<!-- Card -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group faculty-modal__preview has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained card-helper\">\n\n    <!-- Image -->\n    <div class=\"faculty-modal__preview-image\">\n        <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"866\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Heidi-Sheridan-2022-Executive-Artistic-Director-Fine-And-Performing-Arts-Grunin-1-1-866x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"heidi sheridan\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Heidi-Sheridan-2022-Executive-Artistic-Director-Fine-And-Performing-Arts-Grunin-1-1-866x1024.jpg 866w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Heidi-Sheridan-2022-Executive-Artistic-Director-Fine-And-Performing-Arts-Grunin-1-1-254x300.jpg 254w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Heidi-Sheridan-2022-Executive-Artistic-Director-Fine-And-Performing-Arts-Grunin-1-1-768x908.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 866px) 100vw, 866px\" \/>                    <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- Info Wrapper -->\n    <div class=\"faculty-modal__info-wrapper\">\n        <!-- Name -->\n        <div class=\"faculty-modal__name-wrapper\">\n                            <button class=\"\" data-micromodal-trigger=\"faculty-modal-69b76383b36dc\">\n                    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h4\"> Heidi M. Sheridan <\/h3>\n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 25 25\" fill=\"none\">\n                        <rect width=\"25\" height=\"25\" rx=\"12.5\" fill=\"#B5121B\" \/>\n                        <line x1=\"12.7422\" y1=\"18\" x2=\"12.7422\" y2=\"7\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" \/>\n                        <line x1=\"7.5\" y1=\"12.6196\" x2=\"18.5\" y2=\"12.6196\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" \/>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/button>\n                    <\/div>\n\n        <!-- Title -->\n        <p class=\"faculty-modal__title\">Executive &#038; Artistic Director, Grunin Center<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"modal micromodal-slide faculty-modal__modal \" id=\"faculty-modal-69b76383b36dc\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            <div class=\"modal__overlay\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-micromodal-close>\n                <div class=\"modal__container\" role=\"dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"title-faculty-modal-69b76383b36dc\">\n\n                    <!-- Close corner button -->\n                    <button class=\"modal__close\" aria-label=\"Close dialog\" data-micromodal-close>\n                        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10\" height=\"9\" viewBox=\"0 0 10 9\" fill=\"none\">\n                            <path d=\"M1.32104 1.03955L8.23463 7.9023\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.11111\" \/>\n                            <path d=\"M8.23463 1.03955L1.32104 7.9023\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.11111\" \/>\n                        <\/svg>\n                    <\/button>\n\n                                            <!-- Image -->\n                        <div class=\"modal__image\">\n                            <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n                                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"866\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Heidi-Sheridan-2022-Executive-Artistic-Director-Fine-And-Performing-Arts-Grunin-1-1-866x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"heidi sheridan\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Heidi-Sheridan-2022-Executive-Artistic-Director-Fine-And-Performing-Arts-Grunin-1-1-866x1024.jpg 866w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Heidi-Sheridan-2022-Executive-Artistic-Director-Fine-And-Performing-Arts-Grunin-1-1-254x300.jpg 254w, https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Heidi-Sheridan-2022-Executive-Artistic-Director-Fine-And-Performing-Arts-Grunin-1-1-768x908.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 866px) 100vw, 866px\" \/>                            <\/figure>\n                        <\/div>\n                    \n                    <!-- Text Content -->\n                    <div class=\"modal__text-wrapper\">\n                        <!-- Name -->\n                        <h2 class=\"modal__faculty-name is-style-h3\" id=\"title-faculty-modal-69b76383b36dc\">\n                            Heidi M. Sheridan                        <\/h2>\n\n                        <!-- Title -->\n                        <h3 class=\"modal__faculty-title\">\n                            Executive &#038; Artistic Director, Grunin Center                        <\/h3>\n\n                        <!-- Separator -->\n                        <hr class=\"modal__separator\" \/>\n\n                        <!-- Content -->\n                        <main class=\"modal__content\">\n                            <p><strong>Office:<\/strong>\u00a0GRUN, RM. A209<br \/>\n<strong>Phone:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"tel:732 255 0400\">732 255 0400<\/a> x 2197<br \/>\n<strong>Email: <\/strong>hsheridan@ocean.edu<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Education:<\/strong>\u00a0M.F.A., Drew University; M.A., California Polytechnic State University; B.A., University of California Riverside; A.A., Crafton Hills College<br \/>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Learn more about Heidi:<br \/>\n<\/strong>Heidi M. Sheridan was born and educated in California. As a first generation student, she attended Crafton Hills Community College, the University of California, Riverside, and California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo as she earned her BA and MA in English. She subsequently taught college English, literature, creative writing, and humanities courses.\u00a0 In 2013, she earned the terminal Master of Fine Arts degree in Poetry at Drew University in New Jersey, and in 2016, was named Dean of Arts and Humanities at Ocean County College and subsequently, in 2023, named Executive and Artistic Director in the Grunin Center for the Arts. Sheridan is an award-winning poet whose most recent publications are in the Anthology <em>Fire and Rain: Ecopoetry of California<\/em>.\u00a0 She recently received an honorable mention in the Agnes Lynch Starrett Poetry Prize by University of Pittsburg Press. Sheridan currently lives in Ocean County with her husband and birdwatching companion, Thomas, and their Yorkshire Terrier.<\/p>\n                        <\/main>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<!-- Card -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group faculty-modal__preview has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained card-helper\">\n\n    <!-- Image -->\n    <div class=\"faculty-modal__preview-image\">\n        <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"831\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Jenna-Puglisi-831x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ocean.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Jenna-Puglisi-831x1024.jpg 831w, 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ext. 2199<br \/>\n<strong>Email: <\/strong>jpuglisi@ocean.edu<\/p>\n<p><strong>Education:<\/strong>\u00a0B.A., M.A., Monmouth University; A.A., Ocean County College<br \/>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Learn more about Jenna:<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Jenna Puglisi is a Student Success Coach, who started her own educational journey at OCC. She has a MFA in creative writing from Monmouth University, and she is currently enrolled in their educational leadership doctoral program. Jenna has worked in higher education since 2019. She has previously served as an Enrollment Services Advisor, English Adjunct Professor, and Faculty Writing Assistant. 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<p>Education:\u00a0BS, CVT, VTS (ECC)<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about Valerie:<br \/>\nValerie Garuccio is a first-generation college graduate with an associate degree in Veterinary Technology from Manor College and a bachelor&#8217;s in organizational leadership from Colorado State Univerisity-Global. 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