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Dr. Carol Chase ThomasOffice of the Dean, EducationEB 309 (910) 962-3718 Phone (910) 962-4081 Fax thomascc@uncw.edu Dr. Thomas' homepage Associate Dean for Academic ProgramsI coordinate the advising program for the Watson School of Education, and advise all non-degree graduate students. My professional background is in special education, and I have taught in public schools and at the university level. I received bachelor's and doctoral degrees from the University of Kentucky, and my master's degree from The Citadel. I enjoy hiking, visiting lighthouses, and biking. I have a black schnauzer named Bailey who enjoys walking and going with me everywhere she can. |
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Sam BlackEB 310(910) 962-3912 Phone (910) 962-4081 Fax blacks@uncw.edu View Sam Black's Vita Alternative Licensure CoordinatorI am the advisor for students who have already earned an undergraduate degree and are now seeking teacher licensure. The advising process includes evaluating transcripts, developing plans of study, and selecting alternative pathways into teaching, which is dependant on a student’s academic background. In addition, I assist our community college liaisons in any way I can, and coordinate the Watson School of Education scholarship program. I earned my undergraduate degree from Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and a graduate degree in education from Regent University in Virginia Beach, Virginia. My experience includes work in admissions, academic and career advising, planning and development, and youth leadership. I enjoy sports and music, and believe it or not, working in the yard. But most of all, I enjoy time spent with my beautiful wife and three children. |
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Tanya Croom EB 312 Academic Support Programs AdvisorI advise all undergraduate pre-education majors and prospects who have not yet been admitted to the Watson School of Education. In addition to advising, I partner with Cape Fear Community College to advise prospective education students, coordinate transfer orientations, and share information about Watson School at University and community events. I hold a B.S. in Psychology and an M.S. in Counseling from Indiana University (Bloomington). Prior to advising future educators, I advised business students in UNCW’s Cameron School of Business. Additionally, I have spent over ten years in leadership positions, including counseling in public school systems, and management in financial services. My husband, my toddler son, and my two Shih-Tzus and I reside in the Wilmington area. We truly enjoy the Southern Coast. Many of my family members are educators and it is a privilege to advise students who have the power to positively impact the future. One of my favorite quotes: "What sculpture is to a block of marble, education is to the soul." -- Joseph Addison |
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Kathleen BenzequinEB 237(910) 962-3087 Phone (910) 962-4081 Fax benzaquink@uncw.edu Kathleen Benzequin's homepage Director of Teaching Fellows ProgramI am the Director of the UNCW Teaching Fellows Program. I’m also a lecturer in the Department of Specialty Studies and hold a BFA in Art/Art Education and a M.S. Ed in Guidance and Counseling from Alfred University. I serve as an academic advisor for the General College, advising freshmen Fellows and other education pre-majors. As part of my work in the WSE, I also am an advisor for students majoring in elementary ed. While these are my official advising duties, I work with any student who wants to "put together the puzzle" of planning a major. I have worked in a variety of educational settings (SUNY at Alfred, St. Andrew's Presbyterian College, the NC School of Science and Mathematics and UNC-Chapel Hill) and my interests (besides my students, of course!) include reading, boating and the new Airedale puppy my husband, Del, and I just adopted! |
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Lisa Keenan(910) 455-8034 Phone(910) 455-2281 Fax keenanl@uncw.edu UNCW Education Advisor located at
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Terri MerrittBrunswick Community CollegeBuilding B - Room 239 (910) 755-7398 Phone (910) 755-7469 Fax merrittt@uncw.edu UNCW Education Advisor located at
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Jorge Trujillo(910) 296-1520 Phonetrujilloj@uncw.edu UNCW Education Advisor located at
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