Dr. Rosemarie Bellace

Before becoming an important part of the Coaching Connections team, Rosemarie Bellace accumulated over twenty years of outstanding experience in business, teaching, counseling, training, and leadership. Her work with other leaders in projects such as an implementation of a peer mediation system among fifteen different schools demonstrates the strength of her collaborative skills.

She also teaches for St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia.

With Coaching Connections, "Dr. Rosie" specializes in life and college coaching services. Dr. Bellace has presented at state and national conferences on such topics as gifted education, school-to-careers, developmental guidance systems, and school improvement. She knows how to identify factors required for success and to help parents and students move towards success.

While a member of the New Jersey State Department of Education, she worked with schools, districts and families throughout the state. Her activities extended throughout the Delaware Valley as she coached high school students in their quests for college placement.

Members of the business community recognized her achievements with students as well. Viking Yachts, Inc noted her contributions to a model youth apprenticeship program. In Delaware, as a district supervisor of learning, she guided the implementation of a peer mediation program that was recognized for its excellence by the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce.

Due to her close association with several institutions of higher learning including the University of Pennsylvania, Rowan and Rutgers Universities, Dr. Bellace has first-hand experience which helps her in guiding youngsters towards an appropriate college choice.

Rosemarie's preparation includes: Ed. D., Educational Leadership, Widener University, Pennsylvania M. Ed., Educational Leadership, Widener University, Pennsylvania; M.A., Student Personnel Services, Rowan University, New Jersey; B.A., English Literature and Communications Education, Rowan University, New Jersey.

Email: coachbellace@coachingconnections.org