COE Advisory Board

The College of Education Advisory Board consists of alumni and friends who represent the education community and advise and support the Dean regarding the College’s strategic plan. This group also communicates directly with the Dean about the needs of students, families, teachers, administrators, organizations and companies in this region, nationally, and internationally. 

Council members foster closer ties between the SU College of Education and organizations and individuals who care about the future of education. The Council offers strategic advice to the Dean with a focus on building awareness, meeting community needs, and attracting resources to the College. The Dean's Advisory Council meets quarterly to advise our Dean on planning, marketing and fundraising. 

We are grateful for the contributions of our advisors:

  • Maureen Benoliel, Community Volunteer, 2005 (recently retired from the Board of Trustees)
  • Suzie Burke, Owner, Fremont Dock Company, 2009
  • Mark Hofer, Certified Educational Planner, 2016
  • Justyna Plichta King, Assistant Superintendent, Seattle Archdiocese Office of Catholic Schools, 2018
  • Bernadette Merikle, Executive Director, Community Center for Education Results, 2016
  • Jenifer Fitterer Schultz, Psychologist, Yakima Valley Farmworkers Clinic, 2019
  • Renee Willette, Assistant Principal, Rainier Beach High School, 2016

 Staff 

  • Cynthia Dillard, Dean
  • Carolyn Burroughs, Executive Coordinator
  • Peggy Fine, Director of Development