Department
Liberal Arts- Developmental Reading

Personal Bio
I began my teaching career with the Vineland Public School District in Vineland, New Jersey, where I held a range of fulltime positions at the elementary, middle school, and high school levels. My additional participation in the Basic Skills Reading and Writing Program and the New Jersey GED Program began to set a path toward where I am today.

After sixteen years, I resigned from my Vineland position in order to be home with my three children while they were young. When my youngest child entered first grade, I began teaching Reading and Writing Basic Skills courses at Camden County College as an adjunct professor.

In Fall 2000, I accepted a fulltime BCC Developmental Reading position, which I have held since then. As program coordinator, I have worked hard to make the BCC Developmental Reading Program the model of excellence and consistency that it is today. I feel fortunate to have a career that I find to be both meaningful and enjoyable.

Outside Interests
Reading, Traveling, Outdoor Activities

Current Projects
Working with the BCC Office of Institutional Research for outcomes and assessments of the BCC Developmental Reading Program

Developing a greater support system for BCC Developmental Reading Adjuncts, Assisting other BCC program coordinators with their development of Adjunct support systems

Serving on Institutional Affairs Council, BCC Student Grade Appeals Committee, BCC Academic Integrity Committee, BCC Student Retention Committee

Instructor and Developmental Reading Coordinator
BA Education, Rowan University
MA Education, William Paterson University

Certification
Reading

Professional Organization Memberships
MACRA (Mid-Atlantic College Reading Association) New Jersey state representative for MACRA
IRA (International Reading Association)
NJEA/NEA

Email Address dschella@bcc.edu

Office
Academic 318, Pemberton Campus
609-894-9311x1521
856-222-9311x1521

Office Hours and Class Schedule