Patton College of Education Overview
Our Dean's Office is comprised of nationally recognized leaders to help you along with your academic career. Learn more about our leadership team and the resources offered to you.
The Patton College prepares educators, practitioners, and human service professionals to be leaders. The Patton College has more than 100 faculty members serving more than 1,500 undergraduate and 900 graduate students. Housed in Patton Hall, we have a proud history spanning over 125 years.
The Patton College is the home to excellent academic programs housed in four academic departments:
Counseling and Higher Education
Associate Dean for Academic Engagement and Outreach
Connie Patterson, Ph.D.
Associate Dean of Faculty Development and Community Wellbeing
Tamarine Foreman, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies
Danielle Dani, Ph.D.
Assistant Dean for Student Affairs and Academic Advising
Monica Price, Ph.D.
Dean's Office Staff
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Tasha Attaway
Digital Recruitment and Retention Manager
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University Advancement
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Caryn Bailey
Senior Director of Development, Major Giving
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Elizabeth Cianciola
Research Grant Development Coordinator
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April Crabtree
Chief Financial Administration Officer
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Lisa S. Dael
Director, Center for Technology and Online Programs
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Faculty
Danielle Dani
Associate Dean of Research & Graduate Studies; Professor
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Bre Demko
Executive Assistant to the Dean
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Debra Fanning
Administrative Associate
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Faculty
Lisa Harrison
Dean and Professor
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Candy Johnson
Administrative Services Associate for the Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools (CORAS)
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Jennifer Martin
Shared Services Administrative Specialist
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Jennifer Martin
Senior Business Manager
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Shelley McClain
Administrative Specialist
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Connie Patterson
Associate Dean for Academic Engagement and Outreach
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Monica Price
Assistant Dean of Student Affairs & Academic Advising
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Zachary Schabel
Director of Assessment & Academic Improvement
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Don Weekley
IT Support Specialist