Administrative Team

About Us

Project Specialist Paige Silfugarian and other members of OTE's Admin team will serve the needs of the unit and students, school partners, cooperating teachers, faculty, administrators, and colleagues on campus. If you are unsure who to contact, email ote@umn.edu for guidance.  Paige will help navigate you to the right support person.

During our transition period starting in January '25 with the retirement of our executive director, Cari Maguire (Director of Continuous Improvement & Accreditation) will serve as interim while supervising the continuous improvement team. Shuji Asai (Compliance Officer) will serve as supervisor for the clinical coordinators and the licensing and support team in OTE. Cassie Scharber, Assistant Dean for Online and Professional Programs, is the CEHD Senior Management Team (SMT) contact. 

Contact Us

Main phone line: 612-625-5060

Email address: ote@umn.edu

Office Hours (remote): 8:30 am - 4:30 pm with limited office hours by appointment on Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Mailing Address: 110 Wulling Hall, 86 Pleasant St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455

Note: OTE Staff are working with a hybrid flexwork schedule.