# CSSEE Academic Advising Once you have been admitted to the Teacher Education Program, your assigned advisor will be available to assist you with academic advising and program requirements. Not yet admitted to the Teacher Education Program? For pre-program advising, please contact Hiba Khalil at . --- ![students pose for a selfie on campus](/sites/default/files/styles/editor_50/public/2026-06/CEEL_Rey-Sentina-Selfie-with-students.jpg?itok=GQ50_eHU) ### Find Your Advisor [Lisa Abreu-Morel](mailto:abreumorell@montclair.edu): Health and PE Single Certification students [Michelle Shanahan](mailto:shanahanm@montclair.edu): B/MAT students (five year program) [Marcela Lindo](mailto:lindom@montclair.edu): Single Certification students (bachelors program only) [Amanda Jimenez](mailto:jimeneza@montclair.edu): Educational Foundations and Teacher Education Transfers (internal and external) [Rosy Bido](mailto:bidor@montclair.edu): Educational Foundations for Elementary Teachers (first year students only) ### Meeting with your Academic Advisor All advisors are available to meet with you in-person, virtually, or by phone. You can set up an appointment with your advisor on [**Navigate**](https://montclair.campus.eab.com/) via [**NEST**](https://nest.montclair.edu/). New First Year Students in Educational Foundations for Elementary Teachers (EFET) Major Your advisor will create your first schedule prior to you starting your first semester at Montclair and will reach out to you throughout that process. New Transfer Students in Educational Foundations for Elementary Teachers (EFET) Major The Department of Educational Foundations will reach out to you about scheduling your New Transfer Student Onboarding Appointment. During this initial meeting, you will review your evaluated transfer credits and set up your schedule for your first semester at MSU. Teacher Education Program Students and Prospective Students Our mission is to provide Teacher Education Program students with the information, guidance, and support they need to successfully complete their degree and meet New Jersey state teacher certification requirements. We are committed to delivering high-quality, personalized advising that reflects the unique needs and goals of each of our students. ![student at career fair smiles at camera](/sites/default/files/styles/1120x1120/public/2026-06/032626_208_Educators_Exchange_Career_Fair_Students-LAROSA.jpg?h=f03d1f75&itok=nwHUThAU) ### Who Should Schedule an Appointment? All students who have been admitted to the undergraduate Single Certification or Combined Bachelor’s/Master’s (B/MAT) Teacher Education Program—including transfer students—should schedule an appointment with their assigned Program Advisor on Navigate. Not sure who to meet with? Email us at TEadvisement@montclair.edu Or call 973-655-3807 ![a Staff member helps a student during the Educators Exchange career fair](/sites/default/files/styles/1120x1120/public/2026-06/041025_737_Educator%27s_Exchange-LAROSA.jpg?h=f03d1f75&itok=5H8fU6NV) ### Not Yet Admitted to the Program? If you are a new freshman conditionally admitted to the Teacher Education Program, or if you are interested in applying to the Teacher Education Program and are seeking information about: - Program requirements - The application process and deadlines - Prerequisite courses Please contact: Email: TEadmissions@montclair.edu Phone: 973-655-7976 ![Teacher Ed students pose with branded sunglasses at orientation](/sites/default/files/styles/1120x1120/public/2026-06/CEEL-Teacher-Ed-Orientation_20260401.jpeg?h=9c4c0580&itok=cty-IAJ7) ### New Student Orientation for Teacher Education Majors Teacher Education Orientation takes place twice a year, in the fall and spring, for students who have completed the application and interview process. The program welcomes future educators and introduces them to faculty, program expectations, responsibilities, opportunities, and resources. Students also learn about their pathway through teacher education before concluding with a resource fair.