College of Education
Dean's Office Contacts
The Dean's Office in the Richard W. Riley College of Education provides administrative
support and serves to facilitate the work of the faculty and staff and ensure the
best possible academic experience for our students. The office serves the College
and the University by participating in local, state, and national educational communities.
The Dean is the chief academic administrator of the College and is responsible for
the personnel and program administration of the College. She is assisted by Associate
Deans Beth Costner and Lisa Johnson and Dr. Shawnna Helf, Director Graduate Studies.
Dr. Beth Costner
Associate Dean and Director of Student Academic Services
106 Withers
803/323-2436
costnerb@winthrop.edu
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Dr. Lisa Johnson
Associate Dean and Director of the Jim and Sue Rex Institute
143 Withers
803/323-2102
johnsonle@winthrop.edu
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Dr. Shawnna Helf
Director Graduate Studies and Professor of Literacy
111 Withers Building
803/323-2578
helfs@winthrop.edu
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Ms. Ronda Collins
Executive Support Specialist
106 Withers
803/323-2151
collinsr@winthrop.edu
Ms. Kathie Park
Budget Analyst/Building Manager
106 Withers
803/323-2151
whitell@winthrop.edu
Ms. Jane Rawls
Administrative Assistant
106 Withers
803/323-2151
rawlsj@winthrop.edu
Ms. Chris Tough
Administrative Assistant
106 Withers
803/323-2151
toughb@winthrop.edu
