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 tirelessly 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
Outcomes and assessments for the BCC Developmental Reading Program, Developing a greater support system for Reading Adjuncts, Assisting other program coordinators with their programs
Serving on Institutional Affairs Council, BCC Student Grade Appeals Committee, BCC Academic Integrity Committee, BCC Student Retention Committee, Faculty Senate (secretary), Instructional Affairs Committee, Academic Standards Committee, BCC Heart Walk, Lee Denim Day for Breast Cancer Research (Co-Chair), and High School Accuplacer Diagnostics Pilot Program 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) NJ state rep, 2010-11 President, 2011-12 President-elect, 2012-13 President
[ MACRA Conference ]
IRA (International Reading Association)
NJEA/NEA
West Jersey Reading Council
NADE (National Association for Developmental Education)
Email Address dschella@bcc.edu
Office
Academic 318, Pemberton Campus
609-894-9311x1521
856-222-9311x1521
Office Hours and Class Schedule |
