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UT Tyler School of Education

Graduate Advising

The UT Tyler School of Education faculty are ready to assist you in designing an appropriate graduate program to advance your career.  We have multiple options for you to consider so contact one of our faculty advisors regarding the content of your degree and/or Mr. Giordano for admissions assistance.  If you are interested in pursuing the post-baccalaureate teacher certification program (STEP), please contact Ms. Fender.

Graduate Advising for School of Education degrees (Academic Content Related):

Dr. Mark Lewis (Curriculum & Instruction)
Office:  BEP 222C
Phone:  903.566.7051
Email:  mlewis@uttyler.edu

Dr. Kouider Moktari (Reading)
Office:  BEP 229F
Phone: 903.566.7177
Email:  kmokhtari@uttyler.edu

Dr. Frank Dykes (Special Education)
Office:  BEP 243
Phone: 903.565.5772
Email:  fdykes@uttyler.edu

Graduate ADMISSIONS assistance, contact:

Mr. Michael Giordano, M.A.T.
Coordinator of Admissions to Online Graduate Programs
Office:  BEP 246
Phone:  903.566.7087
Email:  mgiordano@uttyler.edu

Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification (STEP) Program:

Ms. Virginia Fender, M.Ed.
Director of Teacher Certification
Advisor of Post Baccalaureate Certificates (STEP)
Office:  BEP 247C
Phone:  903.566.7279
Email:  gfender@uttyler.edu