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Jolene R. Battitori | Professor

“I want the students to gain an understanding of the complexities and importance of curriculum and to love the curriculum design process.”


Degrees Held:

EdD – Seton Hall University, 2010

Career Highlights:

Among many accomplishments, one is a highlight because it comes from educators—2017 Recipient of the Friends of Educators Award.

In which online degree program do you teach?

  • Which classes do you teach online?

    EDLP 6040: Curriculum Design

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

    I want the students to gain an understanding of the complexities and importance of curriculum and to love the curriculum design process.

  • Why did you start teaching?

    I wanted to be a teacher to help others.

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

    It helps to be organized and reach out when something is confusing.

  • What qualities make someone particularly successful in the area in which you teach?

    A successful school leader listens!

  • What do you think is the biggest challenge that people in the profession face today?

    The biggest challenge in education is meeting the needs of all students in the social-emotional area.

  • What is the one book you think everyone should read?

    “The World is Flat” by Thomas Freidman.

  • Tell us something interesting about yourself that your students may not know about you.

    I knew I wanted to be a teacher at the age of 5. That's when I started to tutor my good friend.