Dean's Office

Scott Kissau

Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Education & Professor
Dean's Office

Scott Kissau is the Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Education in the Cato College of Education. Dr. Kisssau promotes and supports research and the pursuit of external funding among students, faculty, and staff in the Cato College of Education. In this role, he offers grant development workshops, opportunities for proposal development mentoring and SEED funding, and meets weekly with the College’s grant support team to review requests for support (tickets) and ensure these requests are being addressed in a timely manner. Dr. Kissau serves as the College’s liaison to the Division of Research.

Brandi Lewis

Data Specialist for Assessment & Accreditation
Dean's Office

Brandi’s Bio

Kristen Morse

Grant Proposal Development Specialist
Office of Research Services
Office of Research Services

Kristen Morse is the Proposal Development Officer for the Cato College of Education. Kristen works closely with Stafford Farmer to facilitate pre-award support on behalf of the College. 

Jadah Nicholson

Education Recruiter
Dean's Office

Allison Plunkett

Interim Principal
Niner University Elementary

Judy Pugh

Executive Assistant to the Dean
Dean's Office

Bradley Smith

Director of Assessment and Accreditation
Dean's Office

Dr. Smith’s Bio

Elisabeth Wilson

Director of Teacher Induction & Alumni Engagement
College Office