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MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY | COLLEGE OF EDUCATION & HUMAN SERVICES
FAMILY SCIENCE &
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT APRIL 2021
Crea ng LGBTQ Inclusive Classrooms
Thursday, April 22, 2021
3:00 ‐ 5:00 pm
April 2
MSU Open (Good Friday)
Classes are in Session
April 15
Last Day to Withdraw Students and faculty are invited to “Crea ng Inclusive Classrooms,
Teaching LGBTQ History,” a workshop exploring how to create learn‐
from a Full Semester Class
ing environments that stress inclusivity and social jus ce prac ces.
April 26 You’ll learn LGBTQ terminology, as well as methods for suppor ng stu‐
Registra on Begins for dents and teaching LGBTQ history. Sponsored by the MSU Holocaust,
Genocide and Human Rights Educa on Project, this program is free
Fall 2021 and Winter 2022
and offers professional development hours. Registra on is required.
May 1
Deadline to Apply for Reversing Racism in STEM Fields
Fall 2021 Internship
On Wednesday, April 28, Dr. Ebony McGee from Vanderbilt University
will present “Black, Brown, Bruised: How Racialized STEM Educa on
S fles Innova on” at a virtual event co‐sponsored by the College of
Educa on and Human Services and the College of Science and Math.
Dr. McGee will discuss the challenges that underrepresented students
confront in order to succeed in predominantly White academic and
professional realms. She will present structural changes that are im‐
pera ve for reversing the nega ve effects of racialized STEM.
The presenta on will take place from 1:30‐2:30 p.m., followed by
three breakout discussions:
2:30‐3:20 p.m. — Undergrads, teachers and high school students
3:30‐4:20 p.m. — University faculty and staff
4:30‐5:30 p.m. — Graduate students
Registra on is required for this free Zoom event.
The campus community is also invited to par cipate in a discussion of Dr.
McGee’s book on Tuesday, April 27 at 4:00 p.m. Copies of the book will be
made available, while supplies last, to those who register for the discussion
at h ps://forms.gle/hRVZkX6rxySjzyhd8 
FSHD Statement on An ‐Asian Racism
The FSHD Community stands in solidarity with those The bias incidents and hate crimes from the past year
who iden fy as Asian, Asian American, and/or Pacific most o en were rooted in patriarchal and white su‐
Islanders. premacist culture. To be clear, though, an ‐Asian rac‐
ism is not new in the United States as evidenced by
We condemn any acts of hate and violence and the
spreading of false informa on that fuels an ‐Asian
racism. We call out and reject any and all white terror‐ #StopAsianHate
ism and white supremacy behind this hate and vio‐
lence. We encourage our FSHD community to stand
the long history of discrimina on, exclusion, and vio‐
lence directed toward those with Asian cultural herit‐
ages. Mul ple sources document the history of an ‐
Asian racism in the U.S. and we encourage everyone
to familiarize themselves with the historical context
that serves as a backdrop to the an ‐Asian racism per‐
vading society today.
FSHD encourages everyone to educate and arm them‐
selves with facts about the lives and culture of Asian,
Asian American, and Pacific Islanders, their families,
and their communi es.
FSHD encourages everyone to call out and report any
racial injus ce and/or discrimina on toward Asian,
together as one, with one voice, to combat these con‐ Asian American, and Pacific Islanders.
nued racial injus ces and to support the health and
well‐being of Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Is‐ In the a ermath of this heinous event, our hearts are
lander individuals, families, and communi es. heavy; yet, our resolve is stronger than ever.
As details about the March 16, 2021 murders of 8 peo‐
ple in Atlanta con nue to emerge, the fact that 6 of
the 7 female vic ms were of Asian cultural heritage Links to helpful resources:
strongly suggests mo va ons of an ‐Asian racism. If you experience or witness bias at
This tragedy comes a er a year of increased violence MSU, report it here.
and other bias incidents in the U.S., and globally, di‐ If you need someone to support you,
rected toward those with Asian cultural heritage. contact MSU’s Counseling and Psy‐
chological Services.
Many centers and agencies track bias incidents as well Peruse the Resource Collec on on
as those acts that fit the legal defini on of a hate Dismantling An ‐Asian Racism com‐
crime. All of these figures suggest a sharp increase in piled by the Na onal Council on Fam‐
violence directed toward those with an Asian cultural ily Rela ons.
heritage, including in the NYC/NJ area. A number of For addi onal informa onal sta s‐
these occurrences are a ributable to false infor‐ cs, educa onal resources, and or‐
ma on spread through mainstream and social media ganiza ons, click here.
outlets about the origins of COVID‐19 and a desire to
If you have sugges ons for program‐
assign blame for the pandemic. In doing so, people of
ming or resources we can provide for
Asian descent became targets of retalia on fueled by
the FSHD community, tell us here.
fear, uncertainty, anger, and pre‐exis ng biases.
Family Science & Human Development | April 2021 2
Meet the Social Jus ce Advisory Board Members
The FSHD Social Jus ce Advisory Board provides direc on and input for the department’s social
jus ce strategic plan, programming and community impact.
FSHD Undergraduate Alumni Representa ve Community Representa ve
Kevin Brenfo‐Agyeman, MA Bernade e Land
(he/him/his) (she/her/hers)
Academic Advisor Volunteer Director
School of Social Science Compasses Hospice
& Human Services FSHD Alumnus
Ramapo College “Social jus ce should be a foun-
“I believe the essence of da on of our human rights, an
social jus ce is the equal equal opportunity to pursue
distribu on of opportuni- one’s happiness, goals, and per-
es, rights, and responsi- sonal liber es without discrimi-
bili es regardless of na on and oppression. This
one’s race, gender, sexu- would allow people equal access and opportunity for a
al orienta on, religion, age, culture, values, etc. good life in the society in which they live.”
Social jus ce is fairness in our society.”
FSHD Doctoral Student Representa ve
FSHD Ph.D. Alumni Representa ve Chris n Haynes, MSW
(she/her/hers)
Rebecca Swann‐Jackson, M.Ed., Ph.D.
FSHD Ph.D. Student and Doctoral Assistant
(she/her/hers)
Montclair State University
Associate Research Manager
Black Family Scholar Podcast Developer and Host
Ins tute for Families
“My commitment to diversity and
School of Social Work
social jus ce means focusing a en-
Rutgers University
on to issues of oppression, power,
“When I think of social
and privilege impac ng the wellbe-
jus ce, I think of a
ing of Black American family mem-
quote from James
bers. The residuals of America’s dark
Baldwin. Uncle Jimmy
past, including 400 years of subjuga-
said, ‘If I love you, I
on, exploita on, and forced labor
have to make you con-
of Africans, con nue to haunt the
scious of the things you
Black American community and
do not see.’ For me,
American society. By gaining a
social jus ce starts
greater understanding of these factors and their effects, it
with recogni on of the four I's of oppression -
affords an opportunity to empower Black American fami-
interpersonal, internalized, ideological, and in-
lies with a roadmap for dismantling cultural beliefs and be-
s tu onal. We have to recognize oppression
haviors at the intrapersonal, interpersonal, and community
and injus ce as systemic.”
level.”
“In the unceasing ebb and flow of jus ce and oppression
we must all dig channels as best we may,
that at the propi ous moment
somewhat of the swelling de may be conducted to the barren places of life.”
― Jane Addams
Family Science & Human Development | April 2021 3
FSHD Ranked #7 in the Na on
Our FSHD program holds the #7 posi on on the list of
Best Bachelor’s Degrees in Human Development and
Family Studies in the na on by Study.com for 2021.
Methodology for the ranking focused on quality
school programs that provide a high
Dr. Lyndal Khaw, FSHD Department chair, has been ‐value educa on, while s ll being
named president‐elect of the Affiliate Councils Board accessible and affordable. MSU, the
of the Na onal Council on Family Rela ons (NCFR). only New Jersey school on the list,
She is the advisor for the Montclair Student Council on was recognized for the availability of
Family Rela ons which is an affiliate of NCFR. academic and career resources, as
Dr. Miriam Linver, Dr. Brad van Eeden‐Moorefield, well as the quality of educa on.
and Dr. Soyoung Lee had their ar cle, “A Longitudinal This honor reinforces our belief that
Examina on of Work‐Family Balance among Working our program and faculty are highly effec ve in edu‐
Mothers in the United States: Tes ng Bioecological ca ng and preparing our students for careers related
Theory,” published in the Journal of Family & Econom- to the development of individuals and families in vari‐
ic Issues. ous socio‐cultural contexts. We are proudly cele‐
Dr. Brad van Eeden‐Moorefield co‐authored “Under‐ bra ng this ranking!
standing the roles of masculinity and transna onality
in family forma on for a Mexican‐American adoles‐ Personal Growth Opportuni es
cent father,” which was published in SN Social Scienc-
es. He also co‐authored "Stepfamily Involvement In Virtual Career Fair
and Out of School and (Step)children’s College Prepa‐ Wednesday, April 21, 2021
ra on Behaviors: A Latent Cluster Analysis," which was 2:30‐4:30 p.m.
published in the Journal of Family Issues. Join this virtual career fair to video chat with employ‐
ers from a variety of industries who will be hiring for
Dr. Ashley Ermer was elected Secretary/Treasurer of
full‐ me posi ons and internship. Register here.
the Research & Theory Sec on of the Na onal Council
on Family Rela ons. Also, the final paper from her
disserta on, “The associa on between rela onship
How to Ace
sa sfac on and well‐being among older adult couples: Phone & Video Interviews
The modera ng role of social connectedness,” was Tuesday, April 27
accepted by Aging & Mental Health. 12:00‐12:45 p.m.
Register for this webinar to determine the best inter‐
viewing strategies for these modali es.
Family Science & Human Development
4144 University Hall
(973) 655‐4171
FSHD@montclair.edu
FSHD Website
Dr. Lyndal Khaw, Chair Free Private Swim Lessons
Lisa Mills, Newsle er Editor Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
Want to learn how to swim or add lap swimming to
your exercise rou ne? Take free lessons at the Rec
Center. All swimming levels welcome. Register here.
Family Science & Human Development | April 2021 4
Congratula ons and Best Wishes Alumni Spotlight
to our FSHD Graduates Michael Sta le
Fall 2020 and Winter 2021
FSHD graduate Michael Sta le details the journey to
earning his undergraduate and master’s degrees.
His Story: I started at MSU in 2014 as a Chemistry
major. It took me three semesters to realize that my
major would not allow me to be around people as
o en as I would like, and that I needed to make a
change. A er having con‐
versa ons with friends at
Aguilar, Esteisy Krku , Hana my job in the Office of Un‐
Akdemir, Melisa La Puente, Milagros E. dergraduate Admissions, I
Almonte, Maria A. Mangiafico, Samantha M. convinced myself that my
Arias, Daniella Marini, Amelia path was to become a
Barry, Jaimie Mar n, Jacqueline school counselor.
Begum, Jebin McEachern, Claire F.
Brynczka, Anna M. McLoughlin, Melissa L. I immediately scheduled
Buckley, Emma P. McVicar, Hannah an appointment with Mr.
Cabrera, Jocelyn J. Molina, Jaritza Co le to look over my
Calderon, Maria Naiman, Kayla B. transcript and the program
Caniglia, Jus ne A. O'Halloran, Joelle of study to see how it would work best for me to
Caputo, Manae Pancaro, Stefanie R. change majors. Through his guidance as an advisor
Carrillo, Sasquia N. Pena, Patricia as well as a professor, and the help of so many oth‐
Chica, Valerie N. Politz, Courtney L. ers, one of whom is Jen Wilenta, I loved every single
Correa, Erika M. Racioppi, Frankie A. minute of my new major. The FSHD staff, faculty,
Co rell, Nathan M. Repic, Milana and curriculum pushed me to think further about
Darwish, Yousef K. Rivera, Chris na M. issues and concepts I had not put much thought into
Dollar, Adrienne Rodriguez, Jennifer previously.
Duong, Jennifer Roque, Arlenys I reached gradua on in May 2018 with confidence in
Farro, Gianna T. Safa, Lara M. my heart that the me I spent as an FSHD student
Fogel, Gina Saint‐Hilaire, Mayra had prepared me to quickly move into the Master's
Frederick, Amber R. Salerno, Adrianna program in School Counseling right here at MSU. The
Froehlich, Lauren E. Scheipe, Caroline coursework surrounding mental health, diversity/
Fuentes, Ellison J. Sergeant, Lara D. poverty issues, and especially the field experience
Garcia, Kimberly M. Sheckfee, Alexander D. and senior internship, taught me more than I could
Garcia, Miranda L. Sierra, Krysta J. ever have asked for.
Garcia, Paloma D. Smith, Nyameke P.
His Plan: I graduated from the Master's program in
Ghysels, Madison A. Solis, Maireny
December 2020 a er working as a graduate assistant
Gnoinski, Lauren S. Torebka, Alexandra R.
in the ADP Center for Learning Technologies. I am
Granovskaya, Rebecca A. Valdez, Heylin J.
now seeking a full‐ me school counseling posi on,
Guaman Arevalo, Tania M. Wasienko, Claire
hopefully at the elementary level!
Jimenez, Leslie M. Watabe, Joshua Y.
Joseph, Daniela Wiese, Mellisa A. His Thoughts: I really have the FSHD Department
Joyner, Maya A. Yi, Chris ne S. and program to thank for everything I have accom‐
Kovach, Brianna N. Zeoli, Angela plished so far and every experience that I have had
over the past few years.
Family Science & Human Development | April 2021 5
Department Chair’s Message
Hello FSHD family! descent took the na on by a storm, I share this with everyone because
At the me I write this message, it and prompted our Department to the work that we do is some mes
is exactly a year since the first speak out against an ‐Asian rac‐ deeply personal and our concerns
COVID case hit New Jersey and ism (see page 2) in full solidarity may be dismissed as simply some‐
Spring Break with our students, faculty, and staff one "having a bad day." I hope
2020 became who iden fy as Asian, Asian‐ these events encourage you to dis‐
an extended Americans, or Pacific Islanders. cuss these issues in your classes
spring break and the part you can play to chal‐
As an immigrant from Malaysia my‐
nobody asked lenge the mainstream narra ve. As
self, this news personally hit me
for! Thinking of my 8‐year‐old has told me, "To fight
and my family par cularly hard. The
the past brings racism, we must fight with love and
pandemic has not just heightened
up such a unity in our community." Where
my awareness of my iden ty as
Dr. Lyndal Khaw mixed bag of there is hate,
an Asian immigrant, but a er the
emo ons for fortunately,
Atlanta incident, my iden ty as
me, but especially, an overwhelm‐ there is also
an Asian woman. This is intersec‐
ing sense of relief and hope for kindness.
onality, something many of you all
what’s to come. As of late, more
are familiar with, especially if you To end on a
than 130 million doses of the vac‐
are a member of a minori zed posi ve note,
cine have been administered in
group; knowing that I fit the boxes these li le
the United States, and for once, I
means pu ng me at a greater risk crocus blooms
sense a new dawn is upon us.
of being harmed. I know I am not caught my eye
However, while there is much good, alone in feeling this fear and vigi‐ while walking my dog one day, and
we have also been surrounded by lance, as I have thought constantly I had to stop to snap this picture.
some heavy news lately. The March for my kids, my family, my friends Sharing this with everyone as a re‐
16 shoo ng in Atlanta in three and colleagues, and my students ‐ minder of the good that’s just
spaces occupied by people of Asian who look like me. around the corner.
April is Child Abuse Preven on Month
Although most frequently aligned onal abuse, neglect, sexual moles‐ theme, “Thriving Children and
with physical assault, child abuse ta on, child pornography and hu‐ Families: Preven on with Purpose,”
takes many forms including emo‐ man trafficking. emphasizes that the most im‐
portant step toward preven on is
According to the US Department of suppor ng families before they
Health & Human Services, most reach a crisis. Working together,
children enter the foster care sys‐ communi es and organiza ons can
tem due to neglect, when they are iden fy signs of child abuse and
not provided with proper supervi‐ become educated on how to pre‐
sion, food, clothing, medical care or vent it.
shelter.
If you recognized neglect or abuse,
Every April, Na onal Child Abuse would you know how to report it?
Preven on Month is an opportunity Learn more here: How to Report
to raise awareness of all forms of Child Abuse & Neglect.
child maltreatment. The 2021
Family Science & Human Development | April 2021 6
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