Melissa S. Krieger

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About Melissa S. Krieger

EducationEd.D, Higher Education Leadership, Maryville University of St. Louis (2022)Dissertation: Meditation and Community College Students’ Self-Efficacy, Sense of Belonging, and Coping SkillsM.S, Early Childhood Education (1988), B.A, Elementary Education (1986), Brooklyn College (CUNY)Teaching & LeadershipFull Professor & Chair, Education Dept, Bergen CC (2013–Present): Education Program Manager (2020-2024), Developed a new A.A. in ECE program, articulation of degree with Montclair State University and Ramapo College. Developed AI policies and participate in institutional policy development. Developed 5 different virtual Education courses. Teach online, hybrid, and in-person sections. Mentor students. Guide clinical field experiences. Grant coordination. Student advisor. Re-accreditation activities (MSCHE Standard V). Previously: Adjunct Professor (Kean University, Brookdale CC, Mercer Classroom Teacher (Preschool–2nd Grade). Selected Publications Krieger & Coppersmith (2024), JARCC Krieger (2022), NISOD Abstracts article Articles in Om Magazine, NJEA Review, and the Bergen Journal of Scholarly TeachingPresentationsNAEYC (2024), N4C (2024), NISOD (2022), and AAC & U, AACC, and NAECTE conferences on teacher pipelines, equity, meditation, experiential learning.CertificationsNJ Standard Certs: P-3, K-5, 6–8 Language Arts, Students w/ Disabilities; NY Permanent Cert (K–5); CDA Specialist (2017–2019); 200-Hour Yoga/Meditation Teacher; Trained in Canvas, Moodle, Blackboard and all available technologiesGrantsPI/Coordinator: CCAMPIS (2022–24), Ramapo Noyce (2024-), Montclair Noyce (2022), NJCU Noyce (2020)HonorsPeer Reviewer, JARCC; DEI Committee (Bergen); NISOD Scott Wright Award (2022); CPJR Mini-Grant; CITL Mini-Grants; Recognized reviewer for JARCC, SAGE, McGraw HillAffiliationsMember: Kean University ECE Advisory Board, AALHE, Bergen County Shared Alliances, N4C, NAEYCE, NAECTE, NJEA, CITEAssessment ActivitiesMSCHE Working Groups (Standards V), CIE Assessment Fellow (2022–), Strategic Planning Sub-Committee (2024–), Academic/non-academic program review development, institutional assessment processesRecent Conference AttendanceAALHE (2025), N4C (2023–24), NAEYC, NISOD, AAC & U, MSCHE, IUPUICommunity ServiceCo-hosted/co-planned Bergen's Women's History Month, 2024, Black Maternal Health Summit, 2023, Volunteer Yoga/Meditation Teacher, Monmouth County, Vigiyoga, Yoga + Herbs, Chair Yoga Teacher, Bergen's Institute of Learning in Retirement 2021-2023, Mercer County Holocaust Survivor Group (2021)