{"id":25,"date":"2021-08-19T16:00:55","date_gmt":"2021-08-19T20:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/itds\/?page_id=25"},"modified":"2026-04-20T08:57:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T12:57:59","slug":"about-itds","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/itds\/about-itds\/","title":{"rendered":"About ITDS"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<h2>Mission Statement<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Instructional Technology and Design Services (ITDS)<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0is dedicated to advancing teaching and learning across the University through educational technology, instructional design, and faculty development. Our mission is to promote academic excellence by empowering faculty and supporting the University community to develop innovative, inclusive, and high-quality educational experiences that enhance student success.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<p><span class=\"prpl-button red full-width\"><a href=\"mailto:itds@mail.montclair.edu\">Email Us<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"prpl-button red full-width\"><a href=\"https:\/\/itds.as.me\/\">Schedule a 1-on-1<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"prpl-button red full-width\"><a href=\"https:\/\/montclairstate.libcal.com\/calendar\/itds-workshops\">Register for a Workshop<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"prpl-button red full-width\"><a href=\"tel:973-655-5449\">Call Us &#8211; (973) 655-5449<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We achieve this mission by:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Designing High-Quality Courses:<\/strong> Providing comprehensive course design services for all teaching modalities &#8211; face-to-face, hybrid, and online &#8211; grounded in learning science and leveraging the latest instructional technologies to enhance student engagement and success.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Advancing Educational Innovation: <\/strong>Researching and exploring emerging and transformative technologies, and guiding their effective integration into teaching and learning to drive academic innovation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Offering Personalized Support: <\/strong>Delivering one-on-one consultations and training on instructional strategies, assessment methods, and appropriate technologies to help faculty and instructional staff achieve their pedagogical goals.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Building Communities of Practice:<\/strong> Developing and facilitating faculty development programs and professional learning opportunities that promote the exchange of best practices, foster collaboration, and support continuous pedagogical advancement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Staff Directory<\/h2>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-fourth\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/itds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2022\/05\/Yanling-2022-952x1024-1.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/itds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2022\/05\/Yanling-2022-952x1024-1.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of Dr. Yanling Sun\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column three-fourths\">\n<p>Dr. Yanling Sun<br \/>\nAssociate Vice President<br \/>\n<a href=\"tel:973-655-4091\">973-655-4091<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:suny@montclair.edu\">suny@montclair.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"c-message_kit__gutter\">\n<div class=\"c-message_kit__gutter__right\" role=\"presentation\" data-qa=\"message_content\">\n<div class=\"c-message_kit__blocks c-message_kit__blocks--rich_text\">\n<div class=\"c-message__message_blocks c-message__message_blocks--rich_text\">\n<div class=\"p-block_kit_renderer\" data-qa=\"block-kit-renderer\">\n<div class=\"p-block_kit_renderer__block_wrapper p-block_kit_renderer__block_wrapper--first\">\n<div class=\"p-rich_text_block\" dir=\"auto\">\n<div class=\"p-rich_text_section\">Dr. Yanling Sun is the Associate Vice President of Instructional Technology and Design Services (ITDS). She provides strategic leadership and oversees all aspects of ITDS operations, including instructional design, instructional technology, and faculty development. With over 25 years of experience, Dr. Sun has led major initiatives such as the development of the OCIA instructional design model, faculty development programs in digital pedagogy, and a university-wide transition to a new learning management system. She holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in instructional design and technology.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-fourth\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/itds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2021\/11\/Robin-scaled-1.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/itds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2021\/11\/Robin-scaled-1.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"photo of Robin Walker\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column three-fourths\">\n<p>Robin Walker<br \/>\nAdministrative Assistant<br \/>\n<a href=\"tel:973-655-5449\">973-655-5449<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:walkerr@montclair.edu\">walkerr@montclair.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Robin Walker is the Program Assistant for the ITDS department and worked in Montclair&#8217;s IT Division prior to that for 5 years.\u00a0 She aids the AVP and the entire team by managing all administrative tasks, as well as fielding incoming queries and requests from the entire campus community.\u00a0 Robin has a BA from Syracuse University.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Instructional Design and Faculty Development<\/h2>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-fourth\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/itds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2022\/03\/Carolyn-scaled.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/itds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2022\/03\/Carolyn-scaled.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Carolyn Demefack\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column three-fourths\">\n<p>Carolyn Demefack<br \/>\nDirector of Instructional Design and Faculty Development<br \/>\n<a href=\"tel:973-655-3175\">973-655-3175<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:demefackc@montclair.edu\">demefackc@montclair.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Carolyn is the Director of Instructional Design and Faculty Development on the ITDS team. She joined Montclair in 2011 as an instructional designer and has collaborated with faculty members to design and enhance hundreds of online, hybrid, and in-person courses. She leads faculty development initiatives and has taught several classes as an adjunct. Carolyn has an M.A. in Educational Communications and Technology from the NYU Steinhart School of Education.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h3>Instructional Designers<\/h3>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-fourth\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/itds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2022\/02\/Keith-1-scaled.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/itds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2022\/02\/Keith-1-scaled.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Keith Adams headshot\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column three-fourths\">\n<p>Keith Adams<br \/>\nInstructional Designer<br \/>\n<a href=\"tel:973-655-7849\">973-655-7849<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:adamsma@montclair.edu\">adamsma@montclair.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Keith Adams is an Instructional Designer with ITDS. In addition to this role, Keith teaches Photography in the College of Art. He holds an MFA from Mason Gross School of the Arts and an MA in Arts and Humanities Education from New York University.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-fourth\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/itds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2025\/10\/Elizabeth-Kalajian.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/itds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2025\/10\/Elizabeth-Kalajian.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of Elizabeth Kalajian\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column three-fourths\">\n<p>Elizabeth Kalajian<br \/>\nInstructional Designer<br \/>\n<a href=\"tel:973-655-4027\">973-655-4027<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:kalajiane@montclair.edu\">kalajiane@montclair.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Elizabeth Kalajian is an Instructional Designer with ITDS and a Montclair Alumna (MA Mathematics Education). She has over 14 years of teaching experience in the K-12 setting, specializing in mathematics, Spanish, and technology. She is passionate about the intentional and effective use of technology to enhance teaching and learning. She is committed to collaborating with faculty to create inclusive and innovative learning environments that inspire both instructors and students.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-fourth\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/itds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2021\/11\/Jean-Moreno-Lassalle.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/itds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2021\/11\/Jean-Moreno-Lassalle.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Jean Moreno-Lassalle photo\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column three-fourths\">\n<p>Jean Moreno-Lassalle<br \/>\nInstructional Designer<br \/>\n<a href=\"tel:973-655-3205\">973-655-3205<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:morenolassje@montclair.edu\">morenolassje@montclair.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Jean Moreno-Lassalle is an Instructional Designer with 星空无限传媒 University\u2019s ITDS team. He collaborates with faculty to design inclusive, high-quality online and hybrid courses, serving as the primary instructional design contact for several online programs among the colleges within the university. Jean\u2019s work focuses on accessibility, visual design, and digital learning innovation that enhances student engagement and belonging.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-fourth\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/itds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2025\/02\/Chris-Petrillo.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/itds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2025\/02\/Chris-Petrillo.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Chris Petrillo\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column three-fourths\">\n<p>Christopher Petrillo<br \/>\nInstructional Designer<br \/>\n<a href=\"tel:973-655-3206\">973-655-3206<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"mailto:petrilloc@montclair.edu\" target=\"_blank\">petrilloc@montclair.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Chris Petrillo is an Instructional Designer within the Instructional Technology and Design Services (ITDS) group and MSU alumni (BS Biological Science). Responsibilities include collaboration with faculty to design pedagogically-sound courses for online programs, development of workshops for increasing engagement in courses using interactive and collaborative platforms, and researching innovative technologies and pedagogical applications to increase student engagement. Chris&#8217; interest areas include multimedia projects (audio\/video), student engagement methodologies, extended reality (XR, VR\/AR), game-based learning, and gamification.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-fourth\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/itds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2022\/05\/Gina-Policastro.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/itds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2022\/05\/Gina-Policastro.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"photo of Gina Policastro\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column three-fourths\">\n<p>Gina Policastro<br \/>\nInstructional Designer<br \/>\n<a href=\"tel:973-655-3662\">973-655-3662<\/a><br \/>\n<a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"mailto:policastrog@montclair.edu\" target=\"_blank\">policastrog@montclair.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Gina Policastro is an Instructional Designer with ITDS and a 星空无限传媒 University alumna (BA English Education). As a student, she served as captain of the women\u2019s soccer team and set multiple program records, shaping her collaborative and leadership-driven approach to her work. With a background in K\u201312 education, she brings a strong foundation in pedagogy and is passionate about exploring innovative instructional technologies and partnering with faculty to design engaging online courses. Gina holds an MI in Library and Information Science from Rutgers University and a Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design from Drexel University.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-fourth\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/itds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2026\/03\/Danica_WebsitePhoto_2026.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/itds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2026\/03\/Danica_WebsitePhoto_2026.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Danica smiling\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column three-fourths\">\n<p>Danica Stitz<br \/>\nLead Instructional Designer<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:stitzd@montclair.edu\">stitzd@montclair.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>As Lead Instructional Designer, Danica brings two decades of instructional design, training, and professional development experience across higher education and corporate contexts. As an enthusiast for all aspects of the learning experience, she helps faculty express their course design goals with rigor, authenticity, and effectiveness. Currently pursuing and EdD at Northeastern, Danica also holds an MA in Instructional Technology and Media at Teachers College and an MA in Art History and Archaeology from the Institute of Fine Arts at NYU.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-fourth\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/itds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2021\/11\/Joe-1_Edited-2-scaled-1.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/itds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2021\/11\/Joe-1_Edited-2-scaled-1.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"photo of Joe Yankus\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column three-fourths\">\n<p>Joseph Yankus<br \/>\nLead Instructional Designer<br \/>\n<a href=\"tel:973-655-3086\">973-655-3086<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:yankusj@montclair.edu\">yankusj@montclair.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Joe is a Lead Instructional Designer on the ITDS team with about 10 years of experience in higher education. He collaborates with faculty to design courses for undergraduate and graduate programs, and enjoys ideating and facilitating various faculty development initiatives. Joe has a B.A. in Communication Studies &amp; Sociology and a M.A. in Instructional Design &amp; Technology, both from Seton Hall University. He is also a part-time faculty member at Rutgers University, where he teaches an undergraduate Public Speaking course.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-fourth\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/itds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2022\/03\/Qian-2.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/itds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2022\/03\/Qian-2.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Qian (Lora ) Yao headshot\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column three-fourths\">\n<p>Qian (Lora) Yao<br \/>\nInstructional Designer<br \/>\n<a href=\"tel:973-655-3436\">973-655-3436<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:yaoq@montclair.edu\">yaoq@montclair.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Qian (Lora) is an Instructional Designer on the ITDS team at 星空无限传媒 University. She partners with faculty across undergraduate and graduate programs to design engaging, accessible, and student-centered learning experiences across online, hybrid, and face-to-face courses. Her interests include enhancing student engagement through interactive course design and applying student-centered approaches that promote meaningful learning. She is committed to collaborating with faculty to create inclusive learning environments that support student success. She holds an M.A. in Public and Organizational Relations from 星空无限传媒 University.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Instructional Technology<\/h2>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-fourth\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/itds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2021\/11\/Patrick-Scioscia-scaled-1.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/itds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2021\/11\/Patrick-Scioscia-scaled-1.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"photo of Patrick Scioscia\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column three-fourths\">\n<p>Patrick Scioscia<br \/>\nDirector of Instructional Technology<br \/>\n<a href=\"tel:973-655-7811\">973-655-7811<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:sciosciap@montclair.edu\">sciosciap@montclair.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Patrick is the Director of Instructional Technology on the ITDS team. With more than a decade of experience in higher education, his current responsibilities include managing Montclair&#8217;s instructional technology portfolio, implementing emerging technologies, managing initiatives between instructional technologists and instructional designers, and overseeing the technology training and multimedia teams. In addition to his role in ITDS, he is also an instructor in the First-Year Writing department. Patrick earned his MA in Instructional Technology and Media from Columbia University.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h3>Technology Trainers<\/h3>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-fourth\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/itds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2022\/02\/Pams-Headshots.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/itds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2022\/02\/Pams-Headshots.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of Pam Fallivene\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column three-fourths\">\n<p>Pam Fallivene<br \/>\nLead Technology Trainer<br \/>\n<a href=\"tel:973-655-5106\">973-655-5106<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:fallivenep@montclair.edu\">fallivenep@montclair.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Pam Fallivene is a Lead Technology Trainer in the ITDS group and has been at 星空无限传媒 University for 22 years feeding her passion for teaching and helping others to improve their skills. She supports the campus community on Canvas as well as other teaching and learning technologies.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-fourth\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/itds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2022\/02\/Abigail-1.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/itds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2022\/02\/Abigail-1.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"photo of Abigail Hunte\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column three-fourths\">\n<p>Abigail Hunte<br \/>\nSenior Technology Trainer<br \/>\n<a href=\"tel:973-655-6932\">973-655-6932<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:huntea@montclair.edu\">huntea@montclair.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Abigail Hunte is a Senior Technology Trainer with over 15 years of experience providing technical training to adult learners in Corporate and Higher Education environments. She enjoys being part of the ITDS team and helping to serve the greater 星空无限传媒 community.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h3>Multimedia Specialists<\/h3>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-fourth\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/itds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2026\/03\/Felix_Headshot2026.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/itds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2026\/03\/Felix_Headshot2026.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Felix smiling for headshot.\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column three-fourths\">\n<p>Felix Bautista<br \/>\nMultimedia Specialist<br \/>\n<a href=\"tel:973-655-3076\">973-655-3076<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:bautistaf@montclair.edu\">bautistaf@montclair.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Felix is a Multimedia Specialist and recently joined the ITDS team in 2021. From working as an intern at MSNBC\u2019s Rachel Maddow at Rockefeller Center to a Video Editor at a NYC based media production company, he has a background in Pre and Post-production for Television and Film. Since graduating from Montclair in 2019 with a B.A. in TV and Media Production, he has worked in many different production settings as a PA, Production Coordinator, Editor and Videographer. Felix is happy to bring his experience in multimedia to the team by providing high quality video production to faculty and students.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-fourth\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/itds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2026\/04\/SF-April-2026-Staff-Photo.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/itds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2026\/04\/SF-April-2026-Staff-Photo.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Steven smiling\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column three-fourths\">\n<p>Steven Filippi<br \/>\nMultimedia Specialist<br \/>\n<a href=\"tel:973-655-3752\">973-655-3752<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:filippis@montclair.edu\">filippis@montclair.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Steven Filippi is a Multimedia Specialist on the ITDS team, providing multimedia support for course design and online program development. Steven earned his BA in Communications with a concentration in Digital Filmmaking from Ramapo College of New Jersey and has over a dozen years of experience in video production, non-linear editing, and digital marketing.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h3>Instructional Technology Support<\/h3>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-fourth\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/itds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2021\/11\/Dan-Stratthaus-819x1024-1.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/itds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2021\/11\/Dan-Stratthaus-819x1024-1.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"photo of Dan Stratthaus\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column three-fourths\">\n<p>Dan Stratthaus<br \/>\nManager, Instructional Technology Support<br \/>\n<a href=\"tel:973-655-4242\">973-655-4242<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:stratthausd@montclair.edu\">stratthausd@montclair.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Daniel Stratthaus is the Manager of Instructional Technology Support of the ITDS team. Dan has 20 years of experience in Information Technology which includes roles as Systems Engineer, Team Lead and previous experience with systems administration, data migrations, various data integrations, development and technology training. Daniel has been with Montclair for 10+ years holding various positions. He is currently the primary administrator of Canvas, all of its integrations, as well as the other systems that the ITDS group manage.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-fourth\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/itds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2021\/11\/Terry-scaled-1.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/itds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2021\/11\/Terry-scaled-1.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"photo of Terry Steckowich\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column three-fourths\">\n<p>Terry Steckowich<br \/>\nInstructional Technology Specialist<br \/>\n<a href=\"tel:973-655-6930\">973-655-6930<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:steckowicht@montclair.edu\">steckowicht@montclair.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Terry is an Instructional Technology Specialist within ITDS. He assists both faculty and students with Canvas and other software and campus technologies. Terry also conducts training classes on Canvas and other campus technologies and enjoys making everyone feel at ease and confident in using them to promote online learning. He received his BA in Communications\/Media Studies from UNC-Chapel Hill.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-fourth\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/itds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2026\/02\/Untitled-1.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/itds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2026\/02\/Untitled-1.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Marissa smiling for headshot.\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column three-fourths\">\n<p>Marissa Callahan<br \/>\nInstructional Technology Specialist<br \/>\n<a href=\"tel:973-655-3308\">973-655-3308<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:romanom@montclair.edu\">romanom@montclair.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Marissa Callahan is an Instructional Technology Specialist within the ITDS team and Montclair alumnus (BA Elementary Education). Marissa has 4 years of experience in higher education and is currently responsible for researching emerging technologies, providing private instructional technology training, and assisting with the management of the ITDS website.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h3>Student and Graduate Assistants<\/h3>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-fourth\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/itds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2024\/12\/Jacob.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/itds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2024\/12\/Jacob.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Jacob Kulyeshie\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column three-fourths\">\n<p>Jacob Kulyeshie<br \/>\nInstructional Technology Assistant<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-fourth\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/itds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2025\/10\/Placeholder_Male.png\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/itds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2025\/10\/Placeholder_Male.png.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Silhouette of a man\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column three-fourths\">\n<p>Shivani Vyas<br \/>\nInstructional Technology Assistant<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-fourth\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/itds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2024\/12\/Hannah-Hirsch.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/itds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2024\/12\/Hannah-Hirsch.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Hannah Hirsch\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column three-fourths\">\n<p>Hannah Hirsch<br \/>\nInstructional Design Assistant<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-fourth\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/itds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2026\/02\/Untitled-4.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/itds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2026\/02\/Untitled-4.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Daniel smiling for headshot.\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column three-fourths\">\n<p>Daniel Genzale<br \/>\nInstructional Design Assistant<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-fourth\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/itds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2024\/12\/Jack-Final.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/itds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2024\/12\/Jack-Final.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Jack Philp\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column three-fourths\">\n<p>Jack Philp<br \/>\nMultimedia Assistant<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-fourth\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/itds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2024\/12\/Elian-Saldivar.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/itds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2024\/12\/Elian-Saldivar.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Elian Saldivar\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column three-fourths\">\n<p>Elian Saldivar<br \/>\nMultimedia Assistant<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-fourth\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/itds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2024\/12\/Andres-Lopez.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/itds\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/248\/2024\/12\/Andres-Lopez.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Andres Lopez\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column three-fourths\">\n<p>Andres Lopez<br \/>\nMultimedia Assistant<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We achieve this mission by: Designing High-Quality Courses: Providing comprehensive course design services for all teaching modalities &#8211; face-to-face, hybrid, and online &#8211; grounded in learning science and leveraging the latest instructional technologies to enhance student engagement and success. 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