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  • 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) 621-5262
    Email address: sarahe@email.arizona.edu

    Sarah Sampe

    Sr. Coordinator, Student Programs & Services

  • Lupe Thompson, Coordinator

    Lupe Thompson

    Coordinator, Student Programs & Services

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    Lupe Thompson, Coordinator

    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) 626-6038
    Email address: lthompso@email.arizona.edu
    Lupe Thompson, Coordinator

    Lupe Thompson

    Coordinator, Student Programs & Services

  • Jessica Stansel-Clark

    Strategic Learning Specialist

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    Jessica Stansel-Clark, Strategic Learning Specialist

    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) 621-5265
    Email address: jstansel@email.arizona.edu

    Jessica Stansel-Clark

    Strategic Learning Specialist

  • Emily Bushouse, Strategic Learning Specialist

    Emily Bushouse

    Strategic Learning Specialist

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    Emily Bushouse, Strategic Learning Specialist

    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

    Professional Associations: Nationally Certified School Psychologist

    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) 621-2075
    Email address: ebushouse@email.arizona.edu
    Emily Bushouse, Strategic Learning Specialist

    Emily Bushouse

    Strategic Learning Specialist

  • Blake Cesarz

    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) 621-5259
    Email address: cesarz01@email.arizona.edu
    Blake Cesarz

    Blake Cesarz

    Strategic Learning Specialist

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    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) 626-0405
    Email address: antoshl@email.arizona.edu
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    Lauren Antosh

    Strategic Learning Specialist

  • 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) 626-3843
    Email address: ependleton@email.arizona.edu

    Emily Pendleton

    Strategic Learning Specialist

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    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) 621-7625
    Email address: mholm@email.arizona.edu
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    Michael Holm

    Strategic Learning Specialist

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    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) 626-4157
    Email address: foxf@email.arizona.edu
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    Fred Fox

    Strategic Learning Specialist

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    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) 621-0163
    Email address: clarenceh@email.arizona.edu
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    Clarence Harper

    Strategic Learning Specialist

  • Maia Schneider

    Graduate Assistant

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    Maia Schneider,

    Graduate Assistant

    Role at the SALT Center: As a Graduate Assistant, I work with students to help create and implement 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. I assist students in managing their time and courseload and in communicating with other areas in the SALT Center and in the campus community. I also recruit, hire, train, and evaluate peer tutors who support students with their subject area coursework.

    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.

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    Maia Schneider

    Graduate Assistant

  • Rose Audretsch, Strategic Learning Specialist

    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) 621-5260
    Email address: rose3@email.arizona.edu
    Rose Audretsch, Strategic Learning Specialist

    Rose Audretsch

    Strategic Learning Specialist

  • Juan Godoy, Strategic Learning Specialist

    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) 626-7574
    Email address: jrgodoy@email.arizona.edu
    Juan Godoy, Strategic Learning Specialist

    Juan Godoy

    Strategic Learning Specialist

  • Caroline Ragano, Strategic Learning Specialist

    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) 621-9361
    Email address: cragano@email.arizona.edu
    Caroline Ragano, Strategic Learning Specialist

    Caroline Ragano

    Strategic Learning Specialist

  • Claudia Sandoval, Strategic Learning Specialist

    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) 621-5199
    Email address: claudia3@email.arizona.edu
    Claudia Sandoval, Strategic Learning Specialist

    Claudia Sandoval

    Strategic Learning Specialist

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