Christopher D. Long
Instructor, Special Education
EdD, Nova Southeastern University
Christopher Long is the President of Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE), a not-for-profit agency that supports individuals of all abilities with community living opportunities, employment, day services, clinical, education and after-school support and other supports. Dr. Long joined FREE in January of 2010. He has been recognized as a professional whose exceptional skills and dedication profoundly affect the lives of people with disabilities. Throughout his career, he has held various administrative positions in residential/housing services, day services, schools, supported employment, and professional development.
Prior to joining FREE, for ten years, Dr. Long held multiple executive management positions at several not-for-profit health related and human service organization. Additionally, Dr. Long has a considerable amount of higher education teaching experience. In 2009 he joined the adjunct faculty at St. Joseph’s College in Patchogue and teaches graduate courses for the Child Study Department. Dr. Long is also an adjunct faculty member at Pace University, in New York City, Iona College in Westchester and Stony Brook University in Long Island, NY.
Dr. Long has a doctoral degree in special education, a master of arts in special education, master’s degree in educational leadership and Bachelor of Arts in psychology. He holds a New York State Special Education permanent teaching certification and a New York State School Building Leader certification.
Dr. Long was the 2005 winner of the prestigious Zella Bronfman Butler Award for outstanding contributions in the field of special education/human services. He is also the author of the highly anticipated book, Swimming in a Pool of Peanut Butter, written from the perspective of children with ADHD. Dr. Long is proud to announce his second book, “Stop the Bounce”, is set to be published in the near future. This book portrays the experiences of foster children who are hoping to one day find their forever family. All proceeds from these inspiring books benefit FREE’s Youth Services.
Dr. Long’s diversified professional experience and passion for the human services and special education industries has provided him the skills necessary to be an effective leader, a confident visionary and an innovator.
