Student Services EduGator Central Team Members

EduGator Central Team Members

EduGator Central is here to enhance the student experience and support success through solution-driven, responsive and comprehensive services. This happens through our shared focus on:

  • Creating a caring, inclusive community of learners
  • Empowering students through meaningful partnerships that foster excellence
  • Providing resources and opportunities to advance individual goals and aspirations

Meet the Team

Dr. Elayne Colón<br />

Dr. Elayne Colón

Associate Dean, Academic & Student Affairs
352.273.4376
epcolon@coe.ufl.edu

  • Graduate & Undergraduate Student Affairs
  • College Liaison to UF Graduate School, Division of Student Affairs, Division of Enrollment Management, and Florida Department of Education
  • Certification Officer for Educator Preparation Programs
  • Title IX College Coordinator
  • Oversee assessment and accreditation activities for CoE & affiliate programs
Aaron Ganas<br />

Aaron Ganas

Assistant Director, EduGator Central
Program Coordinator and Academic Advisor – Education Sciences

352.273.4378
aganas@coe.ufl.edu

  • Advisement & program coordination, BA in Education Sciences (on campus)
  • Student Awards, Scholarships & Funding
  • Undergraduate/Transfer Admissions
  • Change of Major, Degree Audits, Degree Clearance
Earl Alvarez

Earl Alvarez

Admissions Coordinator, Academic Advisor – Education Sciences

352.294.6350
earl.alvarez@coe.ufl.edu

  • Advisement for Education Sciences Bachelor’s – UF Online, Innovation Academy, Promise, Pathway to Campus Enrollment (PaCE)
  • Undergraduate/Transfer Admissions
  • Oversee graduate application and admissions processes
chris cook

Chris Cook

Online Education Services Coordinator

352.273.4205
cpcook@coe.ufl.edu

  • College Curriculum Committee Secretary
  • Non-Degree and Audit Processes
  • Academic Program Reporting
Dr. Lori Dassa<br />

Dr. Lori Dassa

Director of Clinical Experiences and Partnerships

352.273.2051
ldassa@coe.ufl.edu

  • Collaboration with Partner Schools and Community Agencies
  • Oversee Field Placement Processes
  • Clinical Educator Training for Mentors
Marcy Davis<br />

Marcy Davis

Academic Program Specialist 

352.273.4380
mdavis@coe.ufl.edu

  • Graduate School Liaison
  • Florida DOE & Institutional Data Reports
  • Faculty Awards for Teaching & Mentoring
  • Graduate Petitions & Transfer of Credits
Lyndsey Espinosa

Lyndsey Espinosa

Academic Advisor – Early Childhood Education

352.273.4154
lespinosa@coe.ufl.edu

  • Advisement for Early Childhood Education (UF Online)
  • Post-Baccalaureate Education (Non-Degree Seeking)
Nathan Hanson<br />

Nathan Hanson

Data Analyst

352.294.2740
nphanson@coe.ufl.edu

  • Oversee the collection, management, analysis, and reporting of student information and data for both internal and external audiences, stakeholders, and constituents
Kat Hodson<br />

Kat McGuire

Admissions Officer I

352.294.6349
k.mcguire@coe.ufl.edu

  • Admissions inquiries for graduate programs
  • Application processing for graduate, postbaccalaureate, and certificate programs
  • Assist prospective students with application submission and completion
  • Prepare application materials for committee reviews
Elisa O'Malley

Elisa O’Malley

Administrative Specialist

352.294.0496
eomalley@coe.ufl.edu

  • General office management
  • Communications with students regarding opportunities on campus and in the community
  • Supporting EduGator Central’s projects, reporting, and events
Nathan Hanson<br />

Sarah Nassoiy

Field Experience Coordinator

352.273.4379
sarahmk@coe.ufl.edu 
StudentPlacements@coe.ufl.edu

  • Internship Applications/Orientations
  • Practica and Internship Placements and Evaluations
  • Professional Educator Certification (Process & Questions)
Dr. Kim Roberts<br />

Dr. Kim Roberts

Coordinator, LiveText, Assessment and Accreditation

352.273.4260
kjf@coe.ufl.edu

  • Administer technical aspects of electronic assessment system: LiveText by Watermark
  • Collect and report data for purposes of continual program improvement & meeting state/national accreditation requirements
  • Provide information, training & assistance in use of LiveText and college assessment/accountability systems
Robin Rossie

Robin Rossie

Academic Advisor – Initial Teacher Preparation Programs & Minors

352.273.4377
rrossie@coe.ufl.edu

  • Admissions and Advisement for Elementary Education
  • Advisement for Secondary Education Pathways (Minors and Certificates)
  • Change of Major, Degree Audits, Degree Clearance

Resources

Scholarships

The College of Education offers 150+ annual scholarships, awarded through a single application process. All students enrolled in COE graduate programs, undergraduate programs, certificates, and undergraduate minors are encouraged to apply. Prospective students to any COE program are also encouraged to apply. Gift agreements for each award vary and disbursements are typically scheduled for each fall semester.

Couple and Family Clinic

Couples and family counseling services are free of cost and open to all. The counseling clinic is part of the UF Counselor Education’s professional training program. The clinic is staffed by a team of UF faculty, doctoral students, and advanced counseling students specializing in couples and family therapy.

Resources

Information for prospective students, current students, alumni, and faculty/staff in the Counselor Education program