Professor of Foundations and Educational Research
Associate Professor of Foundations and Educational Research
Dr. Dean Olah joined the faculty of the School of Education at UOG after teaching at Campbell University in North Carolina for the past five years. He completed his undergraduate and graduate studies in music education at the University of Toledo, received a Master of School Administration (MSA) degree from Campbell University and holds a ddegree of Doctor of Education (Ed. D.) from North Carolina State University in the School of Technology Engineering and Design. Additionally, he is a licensed A+ and Network+ Computer Technician, a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) and Trainer (MCT).
With experience working at every level in education including elementary general music, middle and high school band, collegiate and business vocational technology training and administration, as well as university graduate school, he is also a former elementary school principal. His primary areas of scholastic interest are foundational education, instructional technology, vocational studies, educational leadership and music education.
Dr. Olah is an active member of ITEEA (International Technology and Engineering Educators Association), Epsilon Pi Tau (leading international honors society for technology) and MENC (Music Educators National Conference). He has recently collaborated with a leading educational pedagogue, Dr. Harry Wong, to assist educators integrating technology as a tool in classroom management.
In his spare time, Dr. Olah enjoys playing the trombone and has performed professionally with numerous classical and jazz ensembles in Ohio, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina and internationally in Europe and the Middle East. He and his wife Molly (an educator and professional violinist) enjoy traveling and outdoor activities such as snorkeling, hiking and tennis.
Program Coordinator I
Assistant Professor of Elementary Education / Faculty, Division of Professional Teacher Preparation
Associate Professor / Advanced Education & Research Services
Cheryl R. Sangueza, a UOG alumna, joined the University of Guam in 2010. Prior to this time, she was a secondary math and science teacher for 13 years and taught in New York, Washington, and Guam. She is currently the Program Chair for the M.Ed in Innovations in Teaching and Learning.
Dr. Sangueza serves as the Co-PI for the NSF Eddie Bernice Johnson INCLUDES: SEAS Islands Alliance and is the coordinator for UOG EPSCoR student programs. She is also the PI for the Alfred P. Sloan grant which addresses successful pathways to research and graduate studies. Her expertise and passion in teaching and learning, science education, and sense of belonging shapes her work with all university levels, in research, and in education and science communities.
Administrative Assistant
Associate Professor of Education / Chair of the Division of Professional Teacher Preparation / I Meyeng UOG-Certified Online Teacher
Administrative Officer