The Dean's Office admin and support team work alongside the deanery to advise, facilitate, and coordinate projects and initiatives. Personnel may include those that work in finance, stewardship, marketing, operations, human resources, event management, and general administration.
See the Dean's Office page to read more about the deanery and its members or view the Academic Directory for the individual profiles of the Dean, Associate Deans, Department Chairs, and professors.
Amanda D'Andrea
(she/her/hers)
amanda.dandrea [at] mcgill.ca
Development Officer (On Leave)
Dean's Office / University Advancement
Amanda is a Development Officer for the Faculty of Education. Working closely with donors and alumni, she helps create opportunities for connection between the community at the Faculty of Education.
Lara El-Challah
(she/her/hers)
514.398.6253
lara.elchallah [at] mcgill.ca
Research Financial Administrator
Dean's Office (Finance)
Lara is responsible for all aspects of post-award management of McGill Education academics’ research grants and contracts. As the primary financial resource person for principal investigators, Lara facilitates questions on various aspects of research-related financial reporting and compliance as well as being a liaison between academics and other McGill units.
Liliana-Eliza Juverdianu
(she/her/hers)
514.398.1639
liliana-eliza.juverdianu [at] mcgill.ca
Human Resources Coordinator
Dean’s Office
Simona Lupu
(she/her/hers)
514.398.5129
simona.lupu [at] mcgill.ca
Human Resources Advisor
Dean’s Office (HR)
As Human Resources Advisor for the Faculty, Simona is the HR professional who provides relevant human resources services and ensures the consistent application of HR policies and procedures in Education.
Franca Mancuso
(she/her/hers)
514.398.2540
franca.mancuso [at] mcgill.ca
Senior Accounts Administrator
Dean's Office (Finance)
Franca reviews and verifies expense reports before submitting them for approval. Processes requisitions, payment requests, journals and PCard reconciliations. Acts as resource person and follows up on problems. Ensures accuracy and compliance with university and granting agency guidelines, as well as accounting, reporting and procedures. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of these matters and gives explanations to researchers and staff members.
David Maris
(he/him/his)
514.398.2716
buildingdirector.education [at] mcgill.ca
Senior Administrative Coordinator and Deputy Building Director
Dean's Office
Allyson Noftall
(she/her/hers)
514.398.7039
allyson.noftall [at] mcgill.ca
Senior Advisor to the Dean
Dean's Office
Allyson is the lead administrator within the Faculty, providing guidance and support to the Deanery and supervising non-academic staff that fall under the auspices of the Dean’s Office. Her major involvements include academic personnel dossiers from recruitment to retirement, Faculty Governance, Human Resources, policies and protocols, and liaising with University governance and other central units.
Ida de Oliveira
(she/her/hers)
514.396.2301
ida.deoliveira [at] mcgill.ca
Research Administrator
Dean’s Office
Ida collaborates closely with the Research team, the Associate Dean of Research and Innovation in the Faculty of Education, and the Office of Sponsored Research. Her responsibilities include assisting researchers in their funding applications and ensuring compliance with university and granting agency policies.
Alexandra (Ali) Remondini
(she/her/hers)
438.349.9276
Alexandra.Remondini [at] mcgill.ca
Development Officer
Dean's Office / University Advancement
Ali Remondini is a Development Officer for the Faculty of Education. Working closely with donors and alumni, Ali helps create opportunities for connection between the community at the Faculty of Education.
Sarah Shakibainajad
(she/her/hers)
514.398.4122
sarah.shakibainajad [at] mcgill.ca
Accounts Administrator
Dean's Office (Finance)
As a member of the finance team, Sarah's duties include approving expenditures, receiving funds and processing deposits. Compile and prepare material to be sent to the bank. Review, verify and process expense reports, requisitions, claims, advances, savings bonds, invoicing and charges. Make corrections, processing adjustments and follow up on problems.
Andee Shuster
(she/her/hers)
514.398.2712
andee.shuster [at] mcgill.ca
Marketing and Communications Officer
Dean’s Office (Communications)
As a member of the Dean’s Office team, Andee spearheads strategy and implementation of the Faculty’s digital and print marketing communications and branding, for internal and external audiences. In addition, she is a communications liaison with McGill's Central communications leadership and media. Andee also provides guidance to the Faculty’s departments/units as needed.
Degane Sougal
(she/her/hers)
514.398.5851
degane.sougal [at] mcgill.ca
Administrative Supervisor
Dean’s Office
Degane is the office manager in the Dean’s Office. She also manages Faculty events and supports Infrastructure projects and Academic Affairs.
Ariel Swan
(she/her/hers)
514.398.5699
ariel.swan [at] mcgill.ca
Director of Development
Dean's Office
Ariel works closely with members of the Faculty of Education to secure philanthropic support, pursue business development, and further develop the Faculty’s network of partners to facilitate growth.
Naman Wiesel
(he/him/his)
514.398.8116
Naman.wiesel [at] mcgill.ca
IT Administrator
Dean's Office
Naman is in charge of managing the Education AV Loans Centre/AMRC Resource Centre, as well as taking on the role of IT Asset Steward for the Faculty. He also assists with providing technical support for the non-classroom spaces in the Education building. His professional experience includes AV Project Management, AV Systems Integration Operations, as well as service department roles.
Donna Wilkinson
(she/her/hers)
514.398.7037
donna.wilkinson [at] mcgill.ca
Senior Administrative Coordinator
Dean's Office
Donna's primary duties involve supporting the Dean with scheduling and coordinating Faculty meetings including Faculty Council, University Tenure Committee, and Prizes and Awards.
Kathy Woo
(she/her/hers)
514.398.7349
kathy.woo [at] mcgill.ca
Finance Officer
Dean's Office (Communications)
Kathy provides financial information and analysis within the Faculty. She acts as a liaison with Financial Services / Analysis, Planning, and Budget (APB) and reports on the Faculty’s financial position.
Marc Wrobel
(he/him/his)
514.398.5112
marc.wrobel [at] mcgill.ca
Communications and Publications Coordinator
Dean's Office (Communications)
Marc works directly with the Marketing & Communications Officer in designing layout and artwork for digital and print media, including flyers, brochures, e-blasts, and more. Marc also coordinates the social media dashboard and website updates.
