Office of the Dean Staff Directory

C.Kent McGuire, Ph.D.
Dean
Phone: (215) 204-8017
Email:C.Kent.McGuire@temple.edu

• James P. Byrnes, Ph.D.
  Associate Dean
  Phone: (215) 204-7962
  Email:jpbyrnes@temple.edu

• Lori Bailey, M.A.
  Director of Information & Instructional Technology
  Phone: (215) 204-6263
  Email:lori.bailey@temple.edu
  
• Areas of Responsibility: Technology-related planning and policy development, office and classroom support oversight and coordination, professional development, and curriculum integration; data management and systems development.

• John Francescone, CPA
  Director of Finance and Administration
  Phone: (215) 204-6080
  Email:john.francescone@temple.edu

• Valerie Gay
  Director of Development & Alumni Affairs
  Phone: (215) 204-4649
  Email:valerie.gay@temple.edu

Patricia Louison, Ed.D.
Director of Undergraduate Studies/Student Services
Phone: (215) 204-8011
Email: patricia.louison@temple.edu

• Heidi A. Ramirez, Ph.D.
  Director of Urban Education Collaborative
  Phone: (215) 204-7194
  Email:hramirez@temple.edu
  
• Areas of Responsibility: Primary liaison between the College of Education/Center for Research in Human Development and Education and area schools and school districts in support of PreK-12 school reform, including strategic planning and coordination in: technical assistance to schools and districts; partnerships in program improvement (e.g., teacher education, leadership development); and research and evaluation in school improvement.

• Donna Edwards
  Executive Assistant to the Dean
  Phone: (215) 204-6085
  Email: donna.edwards@temple.edu
• Areas of Responsibility: College and University business for the Dean, responsibility for room assignments, room scheduling, and communication with other administrative offices

• Pamela Mickles
  Development & Alumni Affairs Secretary
  Phone: (215) 204-6079
  Email: pamela.mickles@temple.edu
• Areas of Responsibility: administration of special events and communication with alumni, assists dean's office staff.

• Joyce Neal
  Administrative Assistant
  Phone: (215) 204-8013
  Email: joyce.neal@temple.edu
• Areas of Responsibility: payroll and benefits processing.

• Rosalie Rodriguez
  Dean's Administrative Assistant
  Phone: (215) 204-8051
  Email: rosalie.rodriguez@temple.edu
• Areas of Responsibility: correspondence, calendar, appointments, travel arrangements for the Dean and Dean's staff.

• Tiffany Tavarez
  Assistant Director of Alumni Affairs
  Phone: (215) 204-0916
  Email: tiffany@temple.edu

• Valerie Williams
  Receptionist/Secretary
  Phone: (215) 204-8263
  Email: valerie.williams@temple.edu
• Areas of Responsibility: phone communication for Dean's office, arranges meetings for dean's staff, handles room reservations in Ritter Hall and Ritter Annex, makes arrangements for visitors to the College and assists with special events.

• Lillian Wong
  Assistant Director of Finance and Administration
  Phone: (215) 204-9770
  Email: lillian.wong@temple.edu
• Areas of Responsibility: works closely with Director of Finance and Administration, processes travel and other expense authorizations and reimbursements, handles accounts receivable and payable, manages purchase orders and requisitions, communications with telecommunications, facilities and physical plant.