Academic Advisors

Our team of enrollment counselors at the Office of Student Services (OSS) maintains current knowledge of program requirements; curriculum policies; and local, state, and national rules on certification for teachers and administrators. Based on that knowledge, the OSS is responsible for advising prospective and current students on curriculum decisions, including the appropriate selection and scheduling of courses, selection or change of major or minor, and waiver of requirements and deadlines. We encourage you to build supportive relationships with our academic advisors who are there to help you be successful in your studies and chosen professional field.

Master and Education Specialist Academic Advisors
ADVISOR Location EXTENSION EMAIL
Arregui, Gissel North Miami Beach (954) 262-8618 (local) 
1-800-986-3223, x28618
lozano@nova.edu
Davis, Joyce North Miami Beach (954) 262-7957 (local) 
1-800-986-3223, x27957
joycdavi@nova.edu
Hansen, Heather North Miami Beach (954) 262-7953 (local) 
1-800-986-3223, x27953
tallent@nova.edu
Hegel, Lucia Miami (Kendall) (954) 262-2612 (local) 
1-800-986-3223, x52612
lhegel@nova.edu
Horton, Hollis (Scholarship, Discounts) North Miami Beach (954) 262-8655 (local) 
1-800-986-3223, x28655
hhollis@nova.edu
Peguero, Manuel North Miami Beach (954) 262-8198 (local) 
1-800-986-3223, x28198
mpeguero@nova.edu
Redley-Oviasoge, Tiffani (SLP) North Miami Beach (954) 262-8796 (local)
1-800-986-3223, x28796
redley@nova.edu
Stevens, Rob  North Miami Beach (954) 262-8506 (local) 
1-800-986-3223, x28506
robestev@nova.edu
Beneby, Ken       Palm Beach (561) 805-2144 (local) 
1-800-986-3223, x52144
kb268@nova.edu
Brunson, Jeanne     Jacksonville 904-245-8914 jbrunson@nova.edu
Figueroa, Melanie  Orlando 407-264-5605 melafigu@nova.edu
Klein, Rochelle  Main Campus (954) 262-8407 (local) 
1-800-986-3223, x28407
kleinr@nsu.nova.edu
Owens, Ashley   Tampa 813-574-5268 ao252@nova.edu
Santana, Sylvia Kendall (305) 275-2611 (local) 
1-800-986-3223, x52611
ssantana@nova.edu
Willequer, Maryanne  Las Vegas 702-942-3466 willeque@nova.edu
 
Doctoral Enrollment Counselors
Name Contact
Georgina Arguello, Ed.D.
Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University, Organizational Leadership
M.S., Nova Southeastern University
(954) 262-3420 (local)
 800-986-3223, ext. 23420
deheredi@nsu.nova.edu
Elaine Bloom, M.S.
M.S., Emerson College, Speech Language Pathology
(954) 262-7712 (local)
800-986-3223 ext. 27712
bloome@nsu.nova.edu (Speech/Lang & Path only)
Diane Bryant, Ph.D.
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh, Education Research
M.A., University of Pittsburgh, Education Research
(954) 262-8606 (local)
 800-986-3223 ext. 28606
 bryantd@nsu.nova.edu
Janice Gill-Gordillo, Ph.D.
Ph.D., University of Miami, Educational Administration in Multi-Cultural Institutions
M.Ed., University of Miami, Educational Research
(954) 262-8415 (local)
800-986-3223 ext. 28415
jgordill@nsu.nova.edu
Maria Grethel Mendez, Ed.D.
 Ed. D., Nova Southeastern University, Educational Leadership
Master of Science, Barry University, Guidance and Counseling
(954) 262-8504 (local)
800-986-3223, ext. 28504
maria.mendez@nova.edu
Jody Hastings, M.S. Program Recruiter
 M.S., Nova Southeastern University, Educational Leadership
(954) 262-8866 (local)
 800-986-3223 ext. 28866
hastings@nsu.nova.edu
Gilda Marin, Psy.D.
Psy.D., Nova Southeastern University, Clinical Psychology
J.D., Suffolk University, Law
M.S., Nova Southeastern University, Clinical Psychology
M.Ed., University of Miami, College Student Personnel Services
(954) 262-8622 (local)
 800-986-3223 ext. 28622
maringil@nsu.nova.edu
Terri Mortensen, Psy.D.
Psy.D., Georgia School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University/Atlanta
 M.A., Georgia School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University/Atlanta
(954) 262-8661 (local)
(800) 986-3223 ext. 28661
tmortens@nova.edu
Sue Ohrablo, Ed.D.
Ed. D., Nova Southeastern University, Higher Education Leadership
M.S., State University of New York, College at Oneonta
(954) 262-8565 (local)
(800) 986-3223 ext. 28565
ohrablo@nova.edu
Lina Parra, D.P.A.
D.P.A., Nova Southeastern University, Public Administration
M.P.A., Nova Southeastern University, Public Administration
(702) 942-3465 Las Vegas, Nevada
lparra@nsu.nova.edu
Rhonda Schuval, Ed.D.
Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University, Organizational Leadership M.S., Herbert H. Lehman College City University of New York, Recreation
(954) 262-8348 (local)
800-986-3223 x 28348
schuval@nsu.nova.edu
Marcia Skopp, Ed. D.
Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University, Early Childhood
M.Ed., American International College, Special Education

(561) 805 2144 (local)
800-986-3223 x 52144
skoppm@nsu.nova.edu

Maryann Vaca, Ed. D.
Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University, Higher Education
M.Ed., Duquesne University
M.A., Nursing, New York University
(954) 465-4943
vacamary@nsu.nova.edu
 
Meet Your Doctoral Enrollment Counselors
 
Doctoral Enrollment Counselors Student Educational Centers
Name Location Email
Georgina Arguello, Ed.D. Miami, Florida deheredi@nsu.nova.edu
Lina Parra, D.P.A. Las Vegas, Nevada lparra@nsu.nova.edu
Marcia Skopp, Ed.D. West Palm Beach, Florida skoppm@nsu.nova.edu
Maryann Vaca, Ed.D. On-line vacamary@nsu.nova.edu
 

Undergraduate Academic Advising

Your assigned academic advisor will provide the individual support, attention, information, insight, and knowledge necessary for your student success. Our academic advisors serve to ensure all your requirements have been met for continuation and completion of your individual program of study. Not only should you consistently maintain regular contact with your advisor throughout your academic career, but they should also be your first point of contact. Therefore, in addition to aiding with the registration process (adding, dropping, or withdrawing from classes), your advisor can help with any issues, difficulties, or question that arise, as they are equipped to:

  • Obtain assistance from other university or school departments, as needed.
  • Explain procedures and policies.
  • Identify and help obtain other available resources.
  • Assist in declaring a major or minor.
  • Assist with the Florida Teacher Certification Examinations (FTCE) and Praxis I & II registration.
  • Assist with degree completion and graduation requirements.

To make an appointment, call or email your advisor using the contact information below. You may also call (800) 986-3223, extension 27900 and let a representative in the program office assist with connecting you to an advisor.

Undergraduate Academic Advisors
ADVISOR Location EXTENSION EMAIL
Beneby, Ken Palm Beach (561) 805-2114 (local) 
1-800-986-3223, x52114
kb268@nova.edu
Brunson, Jeanne Jacksonville 904-245-8914 jbrunson@nova.edu
Figueroa, Melanie  Orlando 407-264-5605 melafigu@nova.edu
Hansen, Heather Main Campus (954) 262-7953 (local) 
1-800-986-3223, x27953
tallent@nova.edu
Hegel, Lucia                 Main Campus (954) 262-5016 (local) 
1-800-986-3223, x25016
lhegel@nova.edu
Klein, Rochelle  Main Campus (954) 262-8407 (local) 
1-800-986-3223, x28407
kleinr@nsu.nova.edu
Owens, Ashley   Tampa 813-574-5268 ao252@nova.edu
Panton, Jason  Kendall (954) 262-3412 (local) 
1-800-986-3223, x23412
panton@nova.edu
Santana, Sylvia Kendall (954) 262-3411 (local) 
1-800-986-3223, x23411
ssantana@nova.edu
Willequer, Maryanne  Las Vegas 702-942-3466 willeque@nova.edu
Fischler School