The Dean's Office functions as the heart of the Neag School of Education. The day-to-day operation is managed by the dean and associate dean, with additional support from the department heads and a team of specialists in the areas of: administration, communications, development, finance, and technology.

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Thomas C. DeFranco, Ph.D.
Dean

Gentry 342
Telephone: (860) 486-3815
tom.defranco@uconn.edu

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Valerie Pichette
Executive Assistant to the Dean

Gentry 342
Telephone: (860) 486-3815
valerie.pichette@uconn.edu