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Our Leadership

Led by the dean of the college, our leadership team includes an experienced group of talented professors representing all areas of our educational expertise.

Dean of the College

Thomas E. Hodges, Ph.D.

Thomas E. Hodges, Ph.D.

In August 2012, Thomas Hodges joined the Instruction and Teacher Education faculty at the University of South Carolina. Hodges has previously served as coordinator of Elementary Education programs, Chair of the Department of Teacher Education, and the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.

Associate and Assistant Deans

Angela Baum, Ph.D.

Angela C. Baum, Ph.D.

Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

Ali Brian, Ph.D.

Ali Brian, Ph.D., CAPE

Associate Dean for Research

Christopher Burkett, Ed.D.

Christopher Burkett, Ed.D.

Assistant Dean for Student Services

Rob Dedmon

Rob Dedmon

Assistant Dean for Academic Management

Meir Muller, Ph.D.

Meir Muller, Ph.D.

Associate Dean for Community Empowerment

Brytnee Reichert

Brytnee Reichert

Assistant Dean of Business Operations

Cindy Van Buren, Ph.D.

Cindy Van Buren, Ph.D.

Assistant Dean for Professional Partnerships

Academic Program Chairs and Directors

Fenice Boyd, Ph.D.

Fenice Boyd, Ph.D.

Department Chair, Teacher Education

Ryan Carlson, Ph.D.

Ryan Carlson, Ph.D.

Department Chair, Educational and Developmental Science

Peter Moyi, Ph.D.

Peter Moyi, Ph.D.

Department Chair, Leadership, Learning Design, and Inquiry

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