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Blake Cesarz
Strategic Learning Specialist
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Blake Cesarz,
Strategic Learning Specialist
Role at the SALT Center: As a Strategic Learning Specialist, I work with students to help create their Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) by collaboratively developing goals for success, incorporating academic strategies, and providing students with guidance and encouragement throughout their university experience.
Education: The University of Arizona, Tucson, B.S., Business Administration with an Emphasis in Management, The University of Arizona, B.A., Music Theory History and Critique, The University of Arizona, M.M., Musicology. The University of Arizona, Ph.D., Musicology (in progress).
Hometown: Tucson, Arizona
Activities/Interests: My hobbies are singing, writing, reading, hiking, skiing, dancing, swimming, body-surfing, gaming and biking, to name only a few. I also enjoy weight training and racquetball.
Phone: (520) 621-5259Email address: cesarz01@email.arizona.edu -
Lauren Antosh
Strategic Learning Specialist
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Lauren Antosh,
Strategic Learning Specialist
Role at the SALT Center: As a Strategic Learning Specialist, I work with students to help create their Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) by collaboratively developing goals for success, incorporating academic strategies, and providing students with guidance and encouragement throughout their university experience.
Education: University of Arizona, B.A., Education
Hometown: Tucson, Arizona
Activities/Interests: I love spending time with my husband and family, usually doing something fun around the city (preferably Mt. Lemmon!) or binge watching a Netflix series. I have a wedding photography business that I enjoy keeping up with in my free time and on weekends (it also allows me to travel, which I love!). I graduated from UA and really enjoy attending basketball games. I love being able to work with students and support them through their college journey at the best university ever!
Phone: (520) 626-0405Email address: antoshl@email.arizona.edu -
Emily Pendleton
Strategic Learning Specialist
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Emily Pendleton,
Strategic Learning Specialist
Role at the SALT Center: As a Strategic Learning Specialist, I work with students to help create their Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) by collaboratively developing goals for success, incorporating academic strategies, and providing students with guidance and encouragement throughout their university experience.
Education: The University of Arizona, BS in Retail & Consumer Sciences, University of Phoenix, MBA
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
Activites/Interests: I enjoy spending time with my family and shopping, hiking, baking, reading and watching University of Arizona sports! Bear Down!
Phone: (520) 626-3843Email address: ependleton@email.arizona.edu -
Michael Holm
Strategic Learning Specialist
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Michael Holm,
Strategic Learning Specialist
Role at the SALT Center: As a Strategic Learning Specialist, I work with students to help create their Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) by collaboratively developing goals for success, incorporating academic strategies, and providing students with guidance and encouragement throughout their university experience.
Education: University of Arizona, B.A.E., Elementary Education
Hometown: Tucson, Arizona
Professional Associations: NAGC - National Association for Gifted Children
Activities/Interests: As a minimalist, I appreciate simple pleasures. Watching my two children act like complete goofballs and hearing them laugh will always remain my greatest joy. I am the Founder and Manager of the AZ Mischief Baseball Club, a nationally ranked elite level travel baseball team. I continue to write and publish when possible, and find that the greatest comfort in life is a blank page and a hot cup of coffee.
Bear Down and Go Bat Cats!
Phone: (520) 621-7625Email address: mholm@email.arizona.edu -
Fred Fox
Strategic Learning Specialist
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Fred Fox,
Strategic Learning Specialist
Role at the SALT Center: As a Strategic Learning Specialist, I work with students to help create their Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) by collaboratively developing goals for success, incorporating academic strategies, and providing students with guidance and encouragement throughout their university experience.
Education: Northern Michigan University, B.S., English Literature; Portland State University, M.Ed., Secondary Education and Library Media Science.
Hometown: Eaton Rapids, Michigan
Activities/Interests: Although a native Michigander, the US Army had me live large chunks of my life in other states. I've spent time living in New York, Georgia and Oregon. I enjoy spending time with my husband and son, who are both avid birders, so that makes me a recreational birder by default. When not covering myself in SPF40 to explore the natural beauty of the Sonoran, I like to cook, learn new things, travel, and eat my way through Tucson’s taquerias.
Phone: (520) 626-4157Email address: foxf@email.arizona.edu -
Clarence Harper
Strategic Learning Specialist
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Clarence Harper,
Strategic Learning Specialist
Role at the SALT Center: As a Strategic Learning Specialist, I work with students to help create their Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) by collaboratively developing goals for success, incorporating academic strategies, and providing students with guidance and encouragement throughout their university experience.
Education: The University of Phoenix, B.A., Elementary Education
Hometown: Tucson, Arizona
Activites/Interests: I appreciate spending quality time with my wife and three children. I am often busy with the stresses and joys of being a parent, but it is well worth it. I am active as a high school football coach. I enjoy reading, hip hop, watching sports, and playing the drums. I love working with students to provide the necessary supports to be successful. Bear Down!
Phone: (520) 621-0163Email address: clarenceh@email.arizona.edu -
Maia Schneider
Strategic Learning Specialist
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Maia Schneider,
Strategic Learning Specialist
Role at the SALT Center: As a Strategic Learning Specialist, I work with students to help create their Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) by collaboratively developing goals for success, incorporating academic strategies, and providing students with guidance and encouragement throughout their university experience.
Education: University of Arizona, B.S., Geography (minor in Environmental Studies). University of Arizona, M.A., Higher Education (in progress).
Hometown: Tucson, Arizona
Activities/Interests: I have always been drawn to animals. Though I don't have any of my own right now, I live with a wonderful cat and volunteer with a local animal rescue (Tucson2Tails) on weekends. I also love hiking, biking, yoga, and cooking/baking. I greatly value time with my friends, family, and significant other, and often share my hobbies and passions with them.
Phone:Email address: maiaschneider@email.arizona.edu -
Rose Audretsch
Strategic Learning Specialist
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Rose Audretsch,
Strategic Learning Specialist
Role at the SALT Center: As a Strategic Learning Specialist, I work with students to help create their Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) by collaboratively developing goals for success, incorporating academic strategies, and providing students with guidance and encouragement throughout their university experience.
Education: Madonna University, B.A., Special Education/Learning Disabilities and Elementary Education
Hometown: Detroit, Michigan
Activities/Interests: I am the proud mother of three adult sons who are all so unique. Some of my favorite times are just hanging out with them, playing board games, baking, cooking and traveling. I also enjoy hiking, which I love to do anywhere but especially in Tucson and the White Mountains in Arizona. I am from the state of Michigan and enjoy going back there to visit family and friends.
Phone: (520) 621-5260Email address: rose3@email.arizona.edu -
Juan Godoy
Strategic Learning Specialist
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Juan Godoy,
Strategic Learning Specialist
Role at the SALT Center: As a Strategic Learning Specialist, I work with students to help create their Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) by collaboratively developing goals for success, incorporating academic strategies, and providing students with guidance and encouragement throughout their university experience.
Education: Northern Arizona University, B.S., Elementary Education; Northern Arizona University, M.Ed. Bilingual/Multicultural Education; The University of Arizona, Ph.D., Educational Policy Studies & Practice (in progress)
Hometown: Wilmington, California
Professional Associations: Association on Higher Education and Disability. National Educators Association. Arizona Education Association. Arizona TESOL. Phi Beta Kappa.
Activities/Interests: I enjoy spending time with my young children. I am a master at cooking on the grill. I can hardly wait every year to watch Arizona Wildcat football and basketball. I have recently become a genealogy aficionado.
Phone: (520) 626-7574Email address: jrgodoy@email.arizona.edu -
Caroline Ragano
Strategic Learning Specialist
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Caroline Ragano,
Strategic Learning Specialist
Role at the SALT Center: As a Strategic Learning Specialist, I work with students to help create their Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) by collaboratively developing goals for success, incorporating academic strategies, and providing students with guidance and encouragement throughout their university experience.
Education: The University of Arizona, B.S., Education, with a focus in Rehabilitation and Special Education; M.A., in Special Education and Rehabilitation; Graduate Certificate, Public Health
Hometown: Long Island, New York
Professional Associations: Pi Lambda Theta alumni
Activities/Interests: I enjoy the beautiful southwest desert and the hidden gifts that come from the desert. I do not have a television or computer in my home, instead I spend my time doing other things including enjoying the desert, gardening, playing my guitar and pursuing other experiences that provide personal growth. I am a leader/musician at the Dances of Universal Peace. Additionally, I take classes and continue to further my educational goals. I also volunteer in three local theaters.
Phone: (520) 621-9361Email address: cragano@email.arizona.edu -
Claudia Sandoval
Strategic Learning Specialist
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Claudia Sandoval,
Strategic Learning Specialist
Role at the SALT Center: As a Strategic Learning Specialist, I work with students to help create their Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) by collaboratively developing goals for success, incorporating academic strategies, and providing students with guidance and encouragement throughout their university experience.
Education: The Evergreen State College, WA, B.A., Chicano/Social Justice; The University of Southern California, MSW, Social Work
Hometown: Los Angeles, California
Professional Associations: National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
Activities/Interests: I enjoy reading, hiking and spending time with my cats and boyfriend. On weekends, I like to visit farmers' markets, volunteer with foster youth and spend time with my family.
Phone: (520) 621-5199Email address: claudia3@email.arizona.edu -
Sarah Sampe
Sr. Coordinator, Student Programs & Services
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Sarah Sampe,
Sr. Coordinator, Student Programs & Services
Role at the SALT Center: As the Senior Coordinator for Student Programs and Services, I supervise Strategic Learning Specialists and implement programs to enhance students’ engagement and success. With support and guidance, I work with each Strategic Learning Specialist to ensure the implementation of Individualized Learning Plans for each student. Additionally, I oversee the broader planning processes for the area of Student Progams and Services as well as manage, analyze and report data for student participants.
Education: The University of Arizona, B.A., Elementary Education; Northern Arizona University, M. Ed., Elementary Education; Northern Arizona University, Graduate Certificate, Community College Teaching and Learning; Northern Arizona University, M.Ed., Educational Leadership, Community College/Higher Education Emphasis
Hometown: Winkelman, Arizona
Professional Associations: National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA); Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD); American Educational Research Association (AERA)
Activities/Interests: I enjoy spending time with my husband and children, who keep me busy and filled with joy. I also love watching sports, shopping, budgeting, planning and organizing. I am a proud UA alum and thoroughly enjoyed my time at the UA and continue to do so. I love working with students to support them throughout their undergraduate career here at UA! Go Cats!
Phone: (520) 621-5262Email address: sarahe@email.arizona.edu -
Lupe Thompson
Coordinator, Student Programs & Services
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Lupe Thompson,
Coordinator, Student Programs & Services
Role at the SALT Center: As the Coordinator for Student Programs and Services, I supervise Strategic Learning Specialists and implement programs to enhance students’ engagement and success. With support and guidance, I work with each Strategic Learning Specialist to ensure the implementation of Individualized Learning Plans for each student.
Education: The University of Arizona, B.A., Psychology, Sociology
Hometown: Tucson, Arizona
Professional Associations: Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD), College Reading & Learning Association (CRLA)
Activities/Interests: I enjoy reading, cooking, attending concerts and sports.
Phone: (520) 626-6038Email address: lthompso@email.arizona.edu -
Jessica Stansel-Clark
Strategic Learning Specialist
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Jessica Stansel-Clark,
Strategic Learning Specialist
Role at the SALT Center: As a Strategic Learning Specialist, I work with students to help create their Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) by collaboratively developing goals for success, incorporating academic strategies, and providing students with guidance and encouragement throughout their university experience.
Education: The University of Arizona, B.A., Spanish Linguistics & Art History; M.A., Cross Categorical Special Education.
Hometown: Scottsdale, Arizona
Activities/Interests: I enjoy baking, knitting, reading and watching movies. I also love to do puzzles and recently completed an 8000 piece puzzle with my family.
Phone: (520) 621-5265Email address: jstansel@email.arizona.edu -
Emily Bushouse
Strategic Learning Specialist
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Emily Bushouse,
Strategic Learning Specialist
Role at the SALT Center: As a Strategic Learning Specialist, I work with students to help create their Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) by collaboratively developing goals for success, incorporating academic strategies, and providing students with guidance and encouragement throughout their university experience.
Education: Grand Valley State University, B.S., Psychology; Michigan State University, M.A. & Ed.S., School Psychology
Hometown: Otsego, Michigan
Activities/Interests: I’m an old soul. On a day off, I’m probably outside running, either through the streets of Tucson or on some gnarly desert trail. I’m passionate about competing in local races ranging anywhere from 5k to ultramarathon. My other interests include board games, writing, hiking, DIY projects, and searching for the best pizza in town. My partner, James, keeps me balanced and always knows how to make me laugh.
Phone: (520) 621-2075Email address: ebushouse@email.arizona.edu