Upward Bound teacher in class

Staff & Contact Information

The Upward Bound Project is located in School of Nursing and the Graduate School, 4th floor, Room 429.


Eastside High School – Upward Bound Liaison

Ms. Tangy Major
Guidance Counselor
Eastside High School Counseling Department

Project Director

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Liandy Gonzalez

Upward Bound Director, EOF and Academic Success

Phone
973-655-6982
Email
gonzalezlia@montclair.edu
Location
The School of Nursing and The Graduate School, 429

Academic Instructors

Ms. Ashley Peralta
Biology Instructor
MPH – Master of Public Health – Montclair State University
B.S. Molecular Biology – Montclair State University
Ms. Daniela Buzzelli
Algebra II Instructor
M.A. Education – St. Peter’s University
B.S. Pure and Applied Mathematics – Stevens Institute of Technology
Ms. Donna Tollinchi
UB Academic Advisor/Counselor & Algebra Instructor
B.S. Education – Kean University
Mr. Emanuel Cordero
Chemistry Instructor
M.A. Curriculum and Instruction – Kean University
B.S. Chemistry – Montclair State University
Mr. Juan Mendez
Geometry & Physics Instructor
M.A. Curriculum and Instruction – Kean University
B.A. Economics – Rutgers University-Newark
Ms. Jennifer Fumero
Senior Seminar Instructor
M.A. Educational Leadership; Administration and Supervision – Montclair State University
B.S. Biomedical Sciences and Microbiology – Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico – San German
Ms. Patricia D’Emidio
Calculus Instructor
M.A. Mathematics Education – Montclair State University
B.A. Mathematics Education – Montclair State University

Educational Facilitators

  • Mr. Henry Baez Upward Bound Alum – Class of 2018
  • Ms. Yareli Rojas Upward Bound Alum – Class of 2020
  • Ms. Joanna Vazquez Morales Upward Bound Alum – Class of 2022
  • Mr. Juan Marrero Upward Bound Alum – Class of 2022
  • Mr. Nicholas Mendez Montclair State University Student
  • Ms. Staveena Rigby Brito Upward Bound Alum – Class of 2024