Office of the Dean

The SOE Dean's Office oversees the administration, faculty affairs, curriculum and assessment, development, financial planning and space, and human resources for the School of Education.

Kelly Chandler-Olcott
Dean of the School of Education

Jing Lei
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

• Accreditation
• SOE Committees
• Curriculum
• Scholarships
• Graduate Student Support

Michael Torak
Associate Dean for Administration

• Business Services, Budget and Finance
• Facilities and Space
• Technology
• Human Resources

Beth Ferri
Associate Dean for Research

• Research
• Grant Funding
• Faculty Mentoring

Sharon Dotger
Faculty Director for Teacher Education and Undergraduate Studies

• Undergraduate Programs and Curriculum
• Teacher Education Programs and Curriculum

Cathy Engstrom
Faculty Director for Graduate Studies

• Graduate Programs and Curriculum

Amie Redmond
Senior Assistant Dean for  Academic and Student Services

• Advising and Student Support
• Career Services and Certification
• Admissions

Torin Washington
Assistant Dean for  Advancement

• Alumni Relations
• Development

John Beecher
Budget Director

• Budgeting
• Disbursements and Purchasing
• Human Resources

Paula Maxwell
Director of Information Technology

• Faculty and Staff Technology Support

Martin Walls
Director of  Marketing and Communications

• Brand Management
• Public Relations
• Internal and External Communications

TBD
Executive Assistant to the Dean

• Dean’s Assistant
• Promotion and Tenure

Carol Burns
Office Coordinator

• Front of Office
• Facilities Management
• Event Assistance