Associate Professor of Teacher Education - Math / Science - Retired

Year Joined RCNJ: 2010

Contact Information

• Phone: (201) 684-7269
• Office: E-229
• Office Hours: M 1:30-5:30

Education:

• B.A. Biology, Education, University of Connecticut
• M.P.A. Public Administration, Rutgers University
• Ed.S. Educational Specialist (Professional Development), Seton Hall University
• Ed.D. Educational Leadership, Management, Policy, Seton Hall University

Convening Group:

• Teacher Education

Courses Taught:

• Methods of Math/Science
• Technology in the Classroom
• Social Context of Education
• School Supervision & Organizational Theory*
• Methods of Elementary Science
• Teaching: Principles and Practices
• Student Teaching Seminar (Elementary and Secondary)

*at former institutions

Teaching and Research Interest:

• STEM and Inquiry Based Science Education
• Implementation of the Next Generation Science Standards
• Using Children’s Literature to Teach Science/Math and Explore Windows and Mirrors
• Social & Emotional Learning
• Educational Leadership and Best Teaching Practices
• School/Community Partnerships

Recent Presentations:

International Level Presentations:

Ogens, Eva M. (June 2019) “Taking Antibiotics- a Model of How it Works”
3rd International Caparica Congress in Antibiotic Resistance,
Caparica, Portugal

Ogens, Eva M. (March 2019). “Using Children’s Literature to Support Math and
Science Instruction.” International Consortium for Research in Science
and Mathematics Education (ICRSME) San Jose, Costa Rica

Ogens, Eva M. (January 2014). Assessing confidence levels of preservice
elementary teachers in teaching math and science. The
Association for Science Teacher Education (ASTE), San Antonio, TX.

National:

National Presentations:

Ogens, Eva M. (November, 2023). Viewing Literacy Through Innovative Lenses.  Learning Science and Improving Reading by Playing Board Games.   Association for Literacy Educators and Researchers, Sante Fe, NM

Ogens, Eva M. (November, 2022) Using Current Events to Promote Literacy Skills (College Literacy Division) and Mirrors and Windows: Ways of Seeing the World (Teacher Education Division), Association for Literacy Educators and Researchers (ALER), Denver, CO

 Ogens, Eva M. (November, 2021) Using Current Events to Promote Literacy Skills (College Literacy Division) and Mirrors and Windows: Ways of Seeing the World (Teacher Education Division), Association for Literacy Educators and Researchers (ALER), Hilton Head, SC (Canceled due to covid)

Ogens, Eva M. (May, 2020) Student Teaching is Completed- Tips for finding a Job! Accepted to present at the National Student Teaching and Supervision Conference. West Chester University, West Chester, PA. (Canceled due to Covid-19).

Ogens, Eva M. (November, 2019) First-ever invited speaker to kick off the College Literacy Division Meeting. Topic: This presentation explored how books can be the vehicle through which we travel to discoveries in science, math, and beyond!  Association for Literacy Educators and Researchers (ALER), Corpus Christi, TX

Ogens, Eva M. (November, 2019) Integrating Children’s Books into Teaching Math   and Science, Association for Literacy Educators and Researchers (ALER), Corpus Christi, TX

Ogens, Eva M. (November, 2018) Integrating Children’s Books into Teaching Math and Science, Association for Literacy Educators and Researchers (ALER), Louisville, KY

Ogens, Eva M. (November, 2018) Stellaluna: A Lesson in Understanding and Appreciating Differences, Association for Literacy Educators and Researchers (ALER), Louisville, KY

Ogens, Eva M. (May, 2018).  Student Teaching is Completed: Now What?! National Student Teaching and Supervision Conference. West Chester University, West Chester, PA.

Ogens, Eva M. (March, 2018) Stellaluna: Exploring Three Dimensions and Interdisciplinary Opportunities. National Science Teachers Association National Conference. Atlanta, GA.

Ogens, Eva M. (March, 2018) Introduction and Hands-On Professional Development Next Generation Science Standards Association of Schools and Agencies for the Handicapped (ASAH) Conference, Chapel Hill Academy, Lincoln Park, NJ

Local and State:

Ogens. Eva M.   (April 2024).  The Great American Solar Eclipse.  Presented at the Caldwell Public Library and the JCC of West Orange

Ogens, Eva M.  (February & March, 2024) Erosion and Weathering, Physical and Chemical Changes, Mixtures & Solutions.   Guest taught second grade at Hilldale Elementary School, Pine Brook, NJ

Ogens, Eva M. (October, 2021) Storm Water Management, hand-on session, Conference focus on Climate Change, NJ Science Teachers Convention, Princeton, NJ

Ogens, Eva M. (February 2021) Scheduled to present: Using Children’s Books to Enhance STEM Instruction. Full day professional development for elementary teachers for the Brookdale Community College’s Outreach, Business, and Community Development:  Math/Science/Literacy/Technology Education Network, Wall Twp., NJ (Canceled due to covid-19).

Ogens, Eva M. (October 2019) Developed five separate professional development sessions in science and critical thinking (Improving rigor) to working teachers in Ringwood, NJ as part of their Professional Development Day

Ogens, Eva M. (October 2019) Integrating Children’s Books and NGSS to

Enhance Science Instruction. Provided full day professional development for elementary teachers for the Brookdale Community College’s Outreach, Business, and Community Development Math/Science/Literacy/Technology Education Network, Wall Twp., NJ

Ogens, Eva M. (April 3, 2018) Presentation: Education in Poland.  Provost’s Reception for Europe Travel Grant. Ramapo College of New Jersey.

Ogens, Eva M. (April 9, 2018) Using Children’s Literature to Support Math and Science Instruction, Language, Literacy, and Culture Symposium. Ramapo College of New Jersey.

Ogens, Eva M. (March 2018). Developed a STEM Challenge (Designing a Water Filter) for 40 fourth grade students from the Garfield Public School District, Garfield, NJ

Ogens, Eva M.  (February, 2018) Make Time for Science! Integrating literacy into Elementary Science Teaching. A professional development workshop for elementary teachers.  The Madison Institute, Mahwah, NJ

Ogens, Eva M. (January, 2018). Make Time for Science! Providing full day professional development for elementary school teachers for the Brookdale Community College’s Outreach, Business, and Community Development Math/Science/Technology Education Network, Wall, NJ

Ogens, Eva M. (January 2018) Provided a full day of professional development activities using the Next Generation Science Standards. Garfield School District, Garfield, NJ

Ogens, Eva M. (November, 2017). Fourth Grade STEM Challenge! Provided an evening of STEM exploration for fourth grade students for the Garfield, NJ school district

Publications (2017-2023):

Books Written:

Social Context of Education, Cognella, Inc. San Diego, 2023

Science Resource Guide for Elementary Educators. Kendall-Hunt, Dubuque, IA (Anticipated Fall, 2024)

Book Chapters

Ogens, Eva M. (December 2023). Mirrors and windows in Children’s Literature. The Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers Yearbook Volume 43. Elevating the Role of Creativity, Identity, and Voice in Literacy (Refereed/juried)

Ogens, Eva M. (December 2020) Building Bridges: Connecting Children’s Literature with Mathematics and Science Instruction. The Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers Yearbook Volume 42: Building Bridges With and For Literacy. (Refereed/juried)

Ogens, Eva M. (May 2020).  Using Children’s Literature to Enhance Science and Math Instruction, (Chapter) in Bloom, M. and Fuentes, S. Q., Eds. Advancing Science and Mathematics Education for a Sustainable Future, pp. 125-132. Dallas, Texas: International Consortium of Researchers in Science and Mathematics Education (ICRSME). (Refereed/juried)

Ogens, Eva M. (July 2015) Contributed chapter for book edited by Sadeghi, Leila and Callahan. Kathe, Educational Leadership in Action, A Casebook for Aspiring Educational Leaders, Routledge/Taylor & Francis. (Refereed/juried)

 Lab/Resource Books for my Courses

Ogens, Eva M. Methods of Teaching Elementary Science Activities Manual- 700 pages of standards-aligned lesson plans, activities, and resources (Fall 2020)

Ogens, Eva M. Methods of Teaching Elementary Mathematics Activities Manual (Fall 2020) 300 pages of standards-aligned lessons

Journals

Ogens, Eva M.  (Fall 2019) A Model of How Antibiotics Work, Journal of Integrated OMICS – (Jiomics) Invited to submit after presentation at the International Caparica Congress on Antibiotic Resistance (IC²AR) in June 2019. (Refereed/juried)

Ogens, Eva M. (Primary) and Langheim, Richard, (September 2016) Spreading disease- it’s contagious! Using a model and simulations to understand how antibiotics work. The American Biology Teacher (Refereed/juried)

Ogens, Eva M. (May-June 2016) Turning Students into Scientists: An Introduction to the Next Generation Science Standards.  School Leader, New Jersey School Boards Association. (Invited to write)

Ogens, Eva M. and Crawley, Donna. (August 2013) Assessing confidence levels of preservice elementary teachers in teaching math and science, The International Journal of Educational and Psychological Assessment.  (Refereed/juried)

Ogens, Eva  M. (Primary) and Padilla, Christine. (February 2012). It’s Tradition! How one district-wide evening evolved into years of family science, Science and Children, 47-49. (Refereed/juried)

Ogens, Eva M. (2008).  The Perceived Trust of Elementary and Middle School Principals and   Leadership Attributes in an Abbott District in New Jersey Doctoral dissertation. Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ

Ogens, Eva M. (Fall/Winter 2000). The Education/Join-Up Connection, Join-Up Journal, 78-80.

Ogens, Eva M. (January 1999).  The Method in Motion. Science Scope, 23, 30-34. (Refereed/juried)

Ogens, Eva M. (September 1996). The Write Stuff, Science Scope, 20, 15-17. (Refereed/juried)

Ogens, Eva M., (Primary) and Koker, Mark.  (July/August 1995). Teaching for Understanding: An Issue-Oriented Approach, The Clearing House, 68, 6, 333-345. (Refereed/juried)

Ogens, Eva M. (April 1991). A Review of Science Education: Past Failures, Future Hopes, The American Biology Teacher. 53, 4. 199-203. (Refereed/juried)

Ogens, Eva M. (Spring 1990). Why A School Board Should Consider a Full-Day Kindergarten, School Leader. 32-36.