Assistant Director

Biography

Specializes in tutoring, Supplemental Instruction, and Math Camp

What do you enjoy most about working with UT undergrads?

Seeing their ah-ha! moments and hearing their excitement for the future. Also, UTK students are very proud of their school, and it creates a sense of excitement across campus that is contagious.

What is the most important advice you would give new students?

First, don’t be afraid of asking questions. Ask in class, during faculty office hours, to other students, and to staff across campus. Questions are an essential part of the learning and success process. Second, failure isn’t the end of something. Use failure as motivation and a learning opportunity, and you can turn it into a pivot point toward success.

What is your favorite place on campus?

The Native American Interpretive Garden on the Ag Campus. It’s contains a burial mound dating to 644 A.D. and is a beautiful, peaceful place.

Where is your top study spot on campus?

Anywhere with coffee or tea!

Why should students take advantage of the ASC?

ASC services are free, low-stakes ways of getting ahead in class while making connections with peers and people across campus. Whether coaching, tutoring, or SI, all lead to positive outcomes with GPA, student skills, and overall college success.

Education

B.S. in Administration of Justice

M.A. in English, Rhetoric & Composition

Ph.D. in English, Rhetoric & Composition

Graduate Certificate in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Assistant Director

Biography

What do you enjoy most about working with UT undergrads?
The excitement that they bring every day! There is something special about the atmosphere around campus and you can tell that students are excited to be here and proud of being a Tennessee Vol.

What is the most important advice you would give new students?
Take advantage of all that is offered to you around campus. You only have four years, so make the most of them! Get involved, go to tutoring, see a coach, get to know your professors, attend athletic events. There will never be another time in your life when all of this is readily available to you and everyone around you is excited to help you learn as much as you can.

What is your favorite place on campus?
The 4^th floor of Ayres Hall. Walking up the stairs to the 4^th floor is like you’ve walked into Hogwarts.

Why should students take advantage of the ASC?
The ASC has so many different resources to help all students be successful during their college career! It doesn’t matter if you’re struggling in class or excelling just want to get a leg up, everyone from the tutors to the academic coaches care about students and want to help them perform to their very best ability.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Psychology, James Madison University
Master of Science in College Student Personnel, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Associate Director

Biography

Specializes in Assessment and Outreach and NTA Certified Academic Coach

What do you enjoy most about working with UT undergrads?

Their excitement, energy, and potential.

What is the most important advice you would give new students?

Each day, think about what you really want out of life and consider how every decision you make impacts your chances of achieving your dreams.

What is your favorite place on campus?

Any comfortable seat under a shady tree on a bright, warm day.

Where is your top study spot on campus?

Greve Hall 3rd floor.

Why should students take advantage of the ASC?

We are here to help you succeed, to continue happily down your academic path, to reach the goals you visualized when you first set foot on the UT campus. Whether you just need to be pointed in the right direction or need a guide to walk with you, we are your first and best step on your path to success.

Education

Bachelor of Art in English

Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing