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

352-273-4132
epcolon@coe.ufl.edu

  • Graduate & Undergraduate Student Affairs
  • College Liaison to UF Graduate School, Division of Student Affairs, Division of Enrollment Management, & FL 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-Education Sciences

352-273-4378
aganas@coe.ufl.edu

  • Education Sciences Program Coordinator
  • Student Awards, Scholarships & Funding
  • Undergraduate/Transfer Admissions
  • Change of Major, Degree Audits, Degree Clearance
Garrett Comer

Garrett Comer

Academic Advisor, Education Sciences (Campus)

352.294.6350
comerg@ufl.edu

  • Advisor BAES (Campus)
  • Advisor Ed Tech 4+1
  • Undergraduate Minors
chris cook

Chris Cook

Online Education Services Coordinator

352.273.4205
cpcook@coe.ufl.edu

  • Non-Degree/Audit/Post Bacc Applications & Enrollment
  • Distance Education Tracking & Administration/Flat Fee Waiver
  • College Curriculum Committee Secretary
  • Academic Approval Tracking Liaison
  • Institutional Effectiveness Reporting
Dr. Lori Dassa<br />

Dr. Lori Dassa

Director, Clinical Experiences & Partnerships

352.273.2051
ldassa@coe.ufl.edu

  • Collaborative Relationships with Partner Schools and Community Agencies
  • Representative for Clinical Opportunities
  • Clinical Education and Supervision Training Sessions
  • Evaluation Data
Marcy Davis<br />

Marcy Davis

Academic Program Specialist
Associate Dean’s Assistant

352.273.4380
mdavis@coe.ufl.edu

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

Lyndsey Espinosa

Academic Advisor: UF Online/Educator Certification

352.273.4154
lespinosa@coe.ufl.edu

  • Program: Early Childhood(UFO), Elementary(UFO), Education Sciences (UFO)
  • Undergraduate/Transfer Admissions
  • Change of Major, Degree Audits, Degree Clearance
  • FTCE & FELE score reporting
Nathan Hanson<br />

Nathan Hanson

Data Analyst

352.294.2740
nphanson@coe.ufl.edu

  • Oversee the collection, management, analysis & reporting of College-related information & data for both internal & external audiences, stakeholders and constituents
Elisa O'Malley

Jordan Hunt

Admissions Officer

352.273.4101
jordanhunt@coe.ufl.edu

  • Admissions inquiries for graduate programs
  • Application processing for graduate & certificate programs
  • Prepare application materials for committee reviews
  • Undergraduate and Graduate Program Recruitment
Robert Mcgarrah

Robert McGarrah

Admissions Officer

352-294-6349
r.mcgarrah@ufl.edu

  • Admissions inquiries for graduate programs
  • Application processing for graduate & certificate programs
  • Prepare application materials for committee reviews
Nathan Hanson<br />

Sarah Nassoiy

Field Placement Coordinator

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

  • Internship Applications/Orientations
  • Practica & Internship Placements & Evaluations
  • Background/Fingerprint Clearance
  • Professional Educator Certification (Process &
    Questions)
Elisa O'Malley

Elisa O’Malley

Administrative Specialist

352.294.0496
eomalley@coe.ufl.edu

  • General Office Management
  • Budget Maintenance/Financial Processing
  • Student Assistant Supervisor
  • Support EduGator Central’s projects, reporting, & events
Dr. Kim Roberts<br />

Dr. Kim Roberts

Coordinator, Assessment & Accreditation

352.273.4260
kjf@coe.ufl.edu

  • Manage COE’s electronic assessment system: Student Learning & Licensure by Watermark
  • Collect and report data for purposes of continual program improvement & meeting state/national accreditation requirements
  • Provide information, training & assistance in use of Watermark and other college assessment/accountability systems