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.

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.

Sarah Sampe,

Senior 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 (in progress)

Hometown: Winkelman, Arizona

Professional Associations: National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA); American College Personnel Association (ACPA); Arizona College Personnel Association (AzCPA)

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! 

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.

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.

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!