Online Faculty

William Paterson Faculty - evan saperstein

Evan Saperstein | Adjunct Professor

“As an educator, I seek to create a democratic classroom where different ideas and perspectives are welcomed and encouraged.”


Degrees Held:

  • EdD – Northeastern University, 2019
  • MA – Columbia University, 2011
  • BA – McGill University, 2008

Career Highlights:

Select work experience:

  • Adjunct Professor of History, William Paterson University
  • Adjunct Professor of History, Bergen Community College
  • Social Studies Teacher, Wayne Township Public Schools

Select publications:

  • Global Citizenship Education Starts with Teacher Training and Professional Development, Journal of Global Education and Research (Forthcoming).
  • Experiencing the Past through Service to the Community: The Case for Incorporating Service-Learning Opportunities into BCC History Courses, The Bergen Journal of Scholarly Teaching, 2018-2019.
  • Reigniting a National Debate: Why Western Civ and World Civ Matter, The Bergen Journal of Scholarly Teaching, Fall 2017.
  • History through the Eyes of the Presidents, The Bergen Journal of Scholarly Teaching, Fall 2016.

Select conferences:

  • Presenter, Designing a Secondary Level Elective Course on Global Citizenship, 2019 AFS Global Conference: Active Global Citizenship-and How to Educate for It, Montreal, October 2019.
  • Presenter, Designing a Secondary Level Elective Course on Global Citizenship, Change Agency as a Scholar Practitioner: Designing a Blueprint for Change, Boston, July 2019.
  • Moderator, Global Diversity Learning, Tri-State Best Practices Conference, Lyndhurst, New Jersey, March 2018.

In which online degree program do you teach?

  • Which classes do you teach online?

    EDLP 6030; EDLP 6160

  • What do you want students to take away from your courses?

    Students will learn how to conduct qualitative and quantitative educational research to hone their educational leadership skills and promote school improvement. Students also will learn how to design and develop technologically rich curricula.

  • Why did you start teaching?

    I chose the teaching profession to help prepare students to become active and involved citizens within their schools and communities. As an educator, I seek to create a democratic classroom where different ideas and perspectives are welcome and encouraged.

  • What advice would you give to those considering this online program?

    As this is an accelerated online course, students should expect to manage their time accordingly and stay on top of the reading and assignments each week.