UNIVERSITY TESTING SERVICES
STAFF DIRECTORY

825 South Lumpkin Street, Clark Howell Hall
University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602
(706) 542-3183

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Director of the Disability Resource Center UGA Student AffairsDisability Resource Center / University Testing Services
114 Clark Howell Hall Athens GA 30602 Work Phone: 706-542-8719

Biographical Info

As the Director of the Disability Resource Center, Erin leads the university’s commitment to educate and serve students with disabilities, ensuring equal educational opportunities as required by the ADA and other legislation. The Disability Resource Center works with students to determine appropriate academic accommodations and houses the Test Accommodations Office for onsite classroom testing and Alternative Media Services, which converts required printed material into accessible formats for students with reading disabilities.

Erin has two degrees from the University of Georgia, a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and a Master of Public Administration and Policy. She spent most of her undergraduate years at UGA as a student disc jockey for the WUOG 90.5 radio station. Erin initially joined the staff of the Disability Resource Center in 2015 as a senior disability services coordinator and has served as director since 2018. Previously, she served more than nine years in Student Affairs at the University of North Georgia Oconee Campus, including seven years working directly with students with disabilities.

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Assistant Director of University Testing Services UGA Student AffairsUniversity Testing Services
Clark Howell Hall Athens GA 30602 Work Phone: 706-542-3183
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Senior Test Administration Specialist
Clark Howell Hall Athens GA 30602 Work Phone: 706-542-3183

Biographical Info

Ray Burg joined the UTS staff as a Psychometric Assistant in 2012. Ray’s position was reclassified to Student Affairs Specialist I in 2015. As a certified Test Center Administrator (TCA), Ray proctors a variety of tests for the Prometric Testing Center as well as ensuring that a welcoming and distraction free testing facility is maintained. In addition, Ray oversees the scheduling and administration of the Residual ACT test. Prior to joining UTS, Ray served as an Educational Program Specialist at the Disability Resource Center.

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Test Administration Assistant UGA Student AffairsUniversity Testing Services
Work Phone: 706-542-3183

Biographical Info

David has joined the UTS staff as the Test Administration Assistant this academic year, where he provides clerical work, and assists with proctoring a variety of tests offered through the Testing Center. Originally from the Dallas-Fort Worth area, David earned his Music Education and Performance degrees from the University of North Texas. Prior to starting at UTS, David served as a band director in Lewisville, TX.

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Administrative Manager
114 Clark Howell Hall Athens GA 30602 Work Phone: 706-542-8719

Biographical Info

Sarah Kesler joined the DRC’s staff as the Assistant to the Director in 2008. Currently, Sarah serves as the Administrative Manager for the DRC and University Testing Services. She assists the Director of the DRC with the administration of programs and services, manages various budgets within the DRC and UTS, and functions as the DRC’s Office Manager. Before joining the DRC, Sarah earned an Associate’s degree in Accounting from Athens Technical College and worked in UGA’s Accounts Payable Department. Prior to her career at UGA, Sarah worked in private accounting.

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Senior Test Administration Specialist UGA Student AffairsUniversity Testing Services
Clark Howell Hall Athens GA 30602 Work Phone: 706-542-3183
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Scoring and Testing Services Coordinator
Clark Howell Hall Athens GA 30602 Work Phone: 706-542-3183
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