University of North Texas 
Leadership Team
The strength of the College of Education lies not only in our outstanding faculty, staff, and students, but also in the collaborative leadership that guides our mission.
Our associate and assistant deans bring expertise in graduate and undergraduate education, faculty development, research, and educator preparation. Together, they support the success of our students, strengthen academic programs, and expand the college’s impact across the communities we serve.
Dr. Angie Cartwright
Dean of the College of Education
Dr. Angie D. Cartwright is the Dean of the College of Education and Professor of Counseling
at the University of North Texas (UNT). Since joining UNT in 2015, she has led several
innovative, interdisciplinary research collaborations and made significant contributions
to student success, including her service as Director of the undergraduate minor in
Counseling. She has also held key leadership roles, including Assistant Vice Provost
for Faculty Success and Interim Department Chair of Teacher Education and Administration.
Dr. Jean Keller
Interim Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Faculty Affairs
As the Interim Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Faculty Affairs, Dr. Keller
advances the college’s graduate programs and supports faculty development. Dr. Keller
is also a professor for the College of Public Affairs and Health Sciences in the Kinesiology,
Health Promotion and Recreation department. Dr. Keller is a professor with 35 years of service at UNT. She served as associate
dean and dean of the College of Education for 15 years during a period of significant
growth and development. Her long-term leadership allowed the College, with faculty
leadership, to be recognized as a trailblazer in educator, counselor, and administrator
preparation in Texas and the U.S.
Dr. Dalena Dillman Taylor
Interim Associate Dean Research & Community Engagement
Serving as the Interim Associate Dean Research & Community Engagement, Dr. Taylor
supports the college’s research initiatives, as well as fostering and creating engagment
within the community . Her primary research interests include: advancement of Adlerian
Play Therapy field towards evidence-based practice; counseling and educational services
for high need children and families; and counselor development and supervision.
Mrs. Quortina Phipps
Senior Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Programs
In her role as Senior Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Programs, Mrs. Phipps oversees undergraduate student experiences and academic programming,
ensuring that our bachelor’s-level offerings are responsive, accessible, and aligned
with the college’s mission.
Cornelius Q. Anderson
Senior Director of Educator Preparation
Cornelius currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Practice in the Department
of Teacher Education & Administration and as Director of Pathways for Future Teachers
in the Educator Preparation Office. He brings more than two decades of experience
across P–12 and higher education, including service as a campus administrator, classroom
teacher, district and campus support leader, and college instructor.