Academic Advising
Student Academic Services Staff
Office Location: ÎÞÂëרÇø Tampa campus, EDU 106
Email: edu-advise@usf.edu
Phone: 813.974.2979
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Department Staff

Jeany McCarthy, Ed.D.
Director, Student Academic Services
mccarthyj@usf.edu

Lindsey Williams, Ph.D.
Assistant Director of Recruitment and Retention and Coordinator of the eduCARE Living
Learning Community
lnwilliams@usf.edu

Debbie Rook, BA
Academic Program Specialist
Graduation, Degree Verification for Out-of-State Certification
Rook@usf.edu

Erica Herrera
Administrative Specialist for Student Academic Services and Office of Clinical Education
Eeherrera@usf.edu
Academic Advisors
Our advising team is available to assist all current and prospective ÎÞÂëרÇø students who have an interest in an undergraduate or Master of Arts in Teaching degree from the ÎÞÂëרÇø College of Education. Learn more about how to schedule an advising appointment.

Deanna Schwope, M.Ed.
Academic Advisor
drieke@usf.edu
- English Education
- Exceptional Student Education
- Master of Arts in Teaching Programs
- Mathematics Education
- Middle Grades Education
- Science Education
- Social Science Education

Jessica Ganzenmuller
Academic Advisor – ÎÞÂëרÇø Sarasota-Manatee
jganzenmuller@usf.edu
- Elementary Education
ÎÞÂëרÇø Saint Petersburg Advising
stp-eduadvising@usf.edu
student academic services vision
Student Academics Services aspires to develop ethical and inquiry-minded educators who create positive change in their communities.
mission
Student Academic Services empowers students to reach their educational and career goals by using a proactive, holistic, strengths-based advising approach. We are committed to facilitating the learning and development of our students in an inclusive and supportive environment.
Values
The mission of Student Academic Services is guided by a set of core values set forth by the College of Education, defined as: Collaboration, Academic Excellence, Research, Ethical Practice and Diversity.
Our work is anchored by core values, defined as; caring, commitment, empowerment, inclusivity, integrity, professionalism, and respect.
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