About the College

Administration

The mission of the College of Education is to provide a high-quality education for its undergraduate students, graduate students and other as reflective practitioners, to promote and conduct research and scholarship, and to participate in learning communities that enhance practice and student outcomes. In collaboration with the College of Education as well as all other units within the university, the mission of the UCF Academy is to support lifelong learning, serve as a hub for partnerships, and reflect proven and promising practices in teaching, learning and leadership.

While seeking international prominence, the UCF College of Education and the UCF Teaching Academy will be recognized for scholarly leadership in the education profession, well-educated students, rigorous curricula, research and scholarship, promotion of social justice, and service to other stakeholders in education.

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Office of the Dean

Sandra L. Robinson, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Education
Rita Mammino, Senior Administrative Assistant

Jennifer C. Platt, Ed.D., Executive Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Cynthia Dixon, Administrative Assistant

B. Grant Hayes, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Research & Graduate Studies
Erica Mendoza-Moreira, Graduate Studies Coordinator

Allison G. Jefferson, M.S., Executive Director for Administration

Lance J. Tomei, Ed.D., Director for Assessment, Accreditation, and Data Management

Richard Sloane, Director, Community & College Relations

Junod, Heather, Assistant Director of Development for Foundation/Alumni Affairs

Phone: 407-823-2835

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Academic Units

Child, Family and Community Sciences (CFCS)

Jay Hoffman, Ph.D., Department Chair
Roanne G. Brice, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Faculty Administrator
Lana Smeir, Administrative Assistant: 407-823-2595
Linda Alexander, Coordinator: 407-823-2598
Web site: education.ucf.edu/cfcs

Educational and Human Sciences (EHS)

Edward (Mike) H. Robinson, Ph.D., Department Chair
Brenda S. Thompson, Ed.D., Faculty Administrator
Lillian Ramos, Administrative Assistant: 407-823-6106
Judith D. Montilla, Coordinator: 407-823-4835
Web site: education.ucf.edu/ehs

School of Teaching, Learning, and Leadership (STLL)

Karen Biraimah, Ph.D., Co-Director
Michael Hynes, Ph.D., Co-Director
Maria Cox, Ph.D. , Faculty Administrator
Damien Chaffin, Administrative Assistant
Lindsay Archambault, Coordinator: 407-823-2881
Melissa Feyer, Coordinator: 407-823-1768
Marie Pecoraro, Program Assistant: 407-823-1775
Mike Smith, Program Assistant: 407-823-1777
Web site: education.ucf.edu/stll

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Administrative Departments

UCF Academy/Toni Jennings Exceptional Education Institute (TJEEI)

Donna Leinsing, Executive Director
Phone: 407-823-3756
Web site: academy.ucf.edu

Budget Office

Dennis Reussow, Director
Phone: 407-823-5926
Web site: budget.education.ucf.edu

Center for Educational Research and Development

Tom Owens, Ph.D., Director
Phone: 407-823-4280
Web site: cerd.education.ucf.edu

Technology and Facilities

Larry Jaffe, M.B.A., M.S., Ed.S., Director
Technology Help Desk Phone: 407-823-6047
Facilities Phone: 407-823-5003
Web site: education.ucf.edu/techfac

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Student Affairs

Clinical Experiences

Bryan Zugelder, Ed.D, Director
Phone: 407-823-2518
Web site: education.ucf.edu/clinicalexp

Undergraduate Services

Sandra Bulger, Director of Undergraduate Services
Phone: 407-823-3723
Web site: studentservices.education.ucf.edu

Minority Teacher Recruitment and Retention Program

Caroline Marrett, Ph.D., Coordinator
Phone: 407-823-3723
Web site: mpie.education.ucf.edu

Graduate Studies

Andrea Withington, Director
Phone: 407-823-3723
Web site: studentservices.education.ucf.edu

Academic Advising Center

Jorri Bright, Undergraduate Coordinator
Phone: 407-823-5369

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