Field Experiences Staff
Dr. Sharon Evans
Director, Education Services
Dr. Evans oversees Field Experiences and Career Services. She serves as a lead liaison between the University, school districts, and education-related entities working with our preservice teachers. She ensures that state-of-the-art career services are available to all College of Education undergraduate students.
Office: SZB 294
Phone: (512) 471-1511
E-mail: dr.sharonevans@austin.utexas.edu
Christal Rosa
Program Coordinator
Christal coordinates school placements, processes PDS applications, tracks student progression, and facilitates criminal history checks for the Professional Development Sequence (PDS). She also manages the Online Placement System, PDS Online Application, and Online Evaluation System.
Office: SZB 294
Phone: (512) 471-1511
E-mail: christalrosa@austin.utexas.edu
Claire Closmann
Administrative Associate
Claire is responsible for general office accounting, organizing Field Experiences events, and tracking the School Law Seminar requirement for students in the PDS. She processes honorarium payments for cooperating teachers, and oversees completion of the mentor training requirement for teachers hosting student teachers. She also processes mileage reimbursements for coordinators and facilitators.
Office: SZB 294
Phone: (512) 471-7841
E-mail: cclosmann@austin.utexas.edu
Mary Ann Gustafson
Senior Administrative Associate
Mary Ann splits her time between Field Experiences and Career Services. She assists with PDS application processing, oversees program evaluations, tracks graduates of the program, and assists with SACS accreditation.
Office: SZB 294
Phone: (512) 232-9574
E-mail: redset@austin.utexas.edu