LA Program Info Session and Celebration Fall 2026
Tuesday, October 20th, 2026
5:00 - 5:30 pm: Info Session, Chancellor's Auditorium (CASE)
- Target audience: prospective LAs, and current LAs and Faculty
- Learn more about what LAs do and how to apply for Spring 2027 semester
- Acknowledge the efforts of current LAs, LA Mentors, LA Faculty, and Departmental Coordinators
5:30 - 6:30 pm Informal Meet & Greet with refreshments
- Meet with interested students, current LAs, and LA faculty from departments across campus
- Celebrate all of our hard work so far this semester!
Read more about specific members of our community who we’re honoring, below!
Faculty who have completed the “newer facultyâ€� professional development series:Ìý
This semester, we are recognizing faculty who have recently started working with LAs and have participated in all aspects of faculty learning sessions designed for faculty who are new to the LA Program. We appreciate your commitment to building strong instructional teams that include LAs while also making changes to your course that foster meaningful student and LA interactions. These faculty completed sessions including (1) All Faculty Meetings, (2) New Faculty Workshops through the Learning Assistant Alliance or LA Faculty Orientation at ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ, and attended (3) at least one early-semester check-in during weeks 4 or 5 of the semester. Thank you for your time and efforts and for contributing meaningfully to our program!
Previously recognized faculty:
| Term | Name | Department | LA-Supported Course(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
Fa22Ìý | Alison VigersÌý | PSYC & NRSCÌý | NRSC 4072, NRSC 4572Ìý |
Fa22Ìý | Brooke HuibregtseÌý | PSYC, NRSC, & CEOLÌý | CE-PSYC 2606, CE-PSYC 3102, PSYC 3102Ìý |
Fa22Ìý | Elizabeth CassanoÌý | ATOCÌý | ATOC 1050Ìý |
Fa22Ìý | Eric VanceÌý | APPMÌý | AHUM 1825Ìý |
Fa22Ìý | Kimberly CampbellÌý | LeedsÌý | BCOR 1030Ìý |
Sp23Ìý | Lori PooleÌý | COMMÌý | COMM 3750Ìý |
Sp23Ìý | Renee GurganusÌý | PHYSÌý | PHYS 2010Ìý |
Sp23Ìý | Supriya NaiduÌý | CSCIÌý | CSCI 1300Ìý |
Fa23Ìý | Tyler McMakenÌý | PHYSÌý | PHYS 1240Ìý |
Fa23Ìý | Sasha NovackÌý | PHYSÌý | PHYS 2010Ìý |
Fa23Ìý | Marialis Rosario FrancoÌý | ASTRÌý | ASTR 1000, 1010Ìý |
Fa23Ìý | Leah SimonÌý | ASTRÌý | ASTR 1020Ìý |
Sp24Ìý | Yuan ShiÌý | PHYSÌý | PHYS 1115Ìý |
Fa24Ìý | Justin BrumbaughÌý | MCDBÌý | MCDB 4650Ìý |
Fa24Ìý | Hadassah WardÌý | COMMÌý | COMM 2400, 2500Ìý |
Sp25Ìý | Matt Reichenbach | APPMÌý | APPM 1350/1351, 1360/1361Ìý |
Sp25Ìý | Bobby Benim | APPMÌý | APPM 1350/1351, 2350/2351Ìý |
Sp25Ìý | Karen Riley | MCDBÌý | MCDB 1150/1152Ìý |
Sp25Ìý | Michaele Ferguson | PSCIÌý | PSCI 2400, 3184, 3274Ìý |
Sp25Ìý | Nii Armah Sowah | THDNÌý | DNCE 2501Ìý |
Fa25Ìý | Roselinde Kaiser | PSYCÌý | PSYC 3303Ìý |
Fa25Ìý | Samik Dasgupta | APPMÌý | APPM 1235/1236Ìý |
Sp26 | Alexandra Whiteley | BCHM | BCHM 4740 |
Sp26 | Christina Eisert | CE-WRTG | CE-WRTG 3020 |
Sp26 | Courtney Hauf | MATH | MATH 1150, MATH 1301 |
Sp26 | Lauren Bauerle | CHEM | CHEM 1113, CHEM 1133 |
Sp26 | Madison Walsh | MCDB | MCDB 1150/1152 |
Sp26 | Rebekah Jones** | MATH | MATH 2300Ìý |
Faculty to be recognized this semester:
TermÌý | NameÌý | DepartmentÌý | LA-Supported Course(s)Ìý |
|---|---|---|---|
Fa26Ìý | Novella KeelingÌý | BCHMÌý | CHEM 1400Ìý |
Fa26Ìý | Ana ContrerasÌý | EDUCÌý | LEAD 1001Ìý |
Fa26Ìý | Margarita ColindresÌý | EDUCÌý | EDUC 3013Ìý |
Fa26Ìý | Kira PasquesiÌý | EDUCÌý | LEAD 1000Ìý |
Fa26Ìý | Salvador RamirezÌý | EDUCÌý | EDUC 3013Ìý |
Fa26Ìý | Madison StocktonÌý | EDUCÌý | EDUC 3013Ìý |
Fa26Ìý | Terrenda WhiteÌý | EDUCÌý | EDUC 3013Ìý |
Fa26Ìý | Julia ProftÌý | INFOÌý | INFO 1201Ìý |
Fa26Ìý | Ilana TrumbleÌý | INFOÌý | INFO 2301Ìý |
Fa26Ìý | Colin JacksonÌý | MATHÌý | MATH 1300Ìý |
Fa26Ìý | Aidan PowersÌý | MATHÌý | MATH 2300Ìý |
Fa26Ìý | Bethany WilcoxÌý | PHYSÌý | PHYS 1230, 2020, 3220Ìý |
Fa26Ìý | Tracy KirklandÌý | CE-SOCYÌý | CE-SOCY 3001, 3052, 4117Ìý |
Departmental Coordinators:Ìý
Departmental Coordinators are faculty representatives from each department that seeks LA support in their courses. Departmental Coordinators serve as liaisons between LA Program staff and the faculty and leadership within their department. They thoughtfully guide the implementation and spread of LA-support throughout courses within the department, engage with and recruit faculty, identify key courses that could benefit from LA support, and take on leadership in recruiting and interviewing LAs for upcoming semesters. Departmental Coordinators also provide feedback to faculty on their LA course proposals and help LA Program Staff connect with and coordinate between departments. They are an essential part of the distributed leadership model of the LA Program, and an indispensable resource for LA Program Staff, other faculty, LAs, and students. Thank you for your service and support! Learn more about our Departmental Coordinators, here.Ìý
We will be recognizing this semester’s new Departmental Coordinators (Bold**) with a certificate.Ìý
NameÌý | DepartmentÌý |
|---|---|
Anne DoughertyÌý | APPM: Applied MathematicsÌý |
Seneca LindseyÌý | APPM: Applied MathematicsÌý |
Marialis Rosario Franco | APS: Astrophysical and Planetary SciencesÌý |
Natalie AhnÌý | BCHM: BiochemistryÌý |
Susan HendricksonÌý | CHEM: ChemistryÌý |
Christy-Dale SimsÌý | COMM: CommunicationÌý |
Adam BeaverÌý | CEOL: Continuing Education Online LearningÌý |
| Melissa Braaten | EDUC: Education |
Teresa NugentÌý | ENGL: EnglishÌý |
Carrie VodehnalÌý | ENVS: Environmental StudiesÌý |
David ParadisÌý | HIST: HistoryÌý |
| Ilana Trumble | INFO: Information Science |
Daniel MoritzÌý | MATH: MathematicsÌý |
Christy FillmanÌý | MCDB: Molecular, Cellular, Developmental BiologyÌý |
Daniel BoltonÌý | PHYS: PhysicsÌý |
Michaele FergusonÌý | PSCI: Political ScienceÌý |
| Dawn Colley | WRTG: Program for Writing and RhetoricÌý |
Heidi DayÌý | PSYC & NRSC: Psychology and NeuroscienceÌý |
Chelsea Pierotti | PSYC & NRSC: Psychology and NeuroscienceÌý |
On behalf of the ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ Learning Assistant Program, we would like to express our appreciation for all current LAs who have contributed to the educational mission of the Program by serving an LA for their third semester. We recognize your investments in continued pedagogical training that support both your students, and the faculty and New LAs with whom you work. We are grateful for your contributions and proud of you for the ways you have pursued personal growth and development, too! Thank you for your hard work and dedication!
NameÌý | LA Appointments (term)Ìý |
|---|---|
Alexander PearsonÌý | APPM 1351+APPM 1350 (Fall 2026), APPM 1361+APPM 1360 (Spring 2026), APPM 1235+APPM 1236 (Fall 2025)Ìý |
Ronit EklahareÌý | ASTR 1010 (Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025)Ìý |
Taylor OwenÌý | ASTR 2600 (Fall 2026), ASTR 1010 (Spring 2026, Fall 2025)Ìý |
Margot BacchusÌý | CE-HIST 1011 (Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025)Ìý |
Elise HarlessÌý | CHEM 1113 (Fall 2026, Spring 2026), CHEM 1400 (Fall 2025)Ìý |
Caroline LesterÌý | CHEM 1113 (Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025)Ìý |
Suryha VenkataramaniÌý | CHEM 1113 (Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025)Ìý |
Madeline SamsÌý | CHEM 1400 (Fall 2026), PHYS 1120+PHYS 1125 (Spring 2026), PHYS 1110+PHYS 1115 (Fall 2025)Ìý |
Corbin AndersonÌý | ENVS 1000 (Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025)Ìý |
Maya MortonÌý | ENVS 1001 (Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025)Ìý |
Yen-Fua YeungÌý | MATH 2300 (Fall 2026), MATH 1300 (Spring 2026), MATH 1150 (Fall 2025)Ìý |
Brady WakatsukiÌý | MCDB 1152+MCDB 1150 (Fall 2026, Fall 2025), MCDB 2152+MCDB 2150 (Spring 2026)Ìý |
Deklan FarrellÌý | NRSC 2200 (Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025)Ìý |
Nyx BhagwandinÌý | PHYS 1010 (Fall 2026), PHYS 1120+PHYS 1125 (Spring 2026, Fall 2025)Ìý |
Javeed AlimuradovÌý | PHYS 1110+PHYS 1115 (Fall 2026, Fall 2025), PHYS 1120+PHYS 1125 (Spring 2025)Ìý |
Brooke SeifertÌý | PHYS 1110+PHYS 1115 (Fall 2026, Fall 2025), PHYS 1120+PHYS 1125 (Spring 2026)Ìý |
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Fall 2026 LAs who are continuing beyond 3 semesters as an LA who have already been recognized:Ìý
NameÌý | LA Appointments (term)Ìý |
|---|---|
Aidan Phillips | CHEM 1113 (Spring 2026), CHEM 1113 (Fall 2025), CHEM 1133 (Spring 2025) |
Audrey Costello | MATH 1301 (Spring 2026), MATH 1301 (Fall 2025), MATH 1301 (Spring 2025) |
Ryan Montoure | PHYS 2020 (Spring 2026), PHYS 1110+PHYS 1115 (Fall 2025), PHYS 1110 (Spring 2025) |
Jeremy ThaiÌý | PHYS 3220+PHYS 3221 (Fall 2026), MATH 2300 (Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025)Ìý |
Victor Turpin AguayoÌý | APPM 1351+APPM 1350 (Fall 2026, Spring 2026), APPM 1235+APPM 1236 (Spring 2025, Fall 2024)Ìý |
Nathaniel LampÌý | INFO 2301 (Fall 2026, Spring 2026), AHUM 1825 (Fall 2025), CSCI 1300 (Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023) |
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On behalf of the ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ Learning Assistant Program, we would like to express our appreciation for current LA Mentors, all of whom contribute to the Program’s education mission in multiple ways including by supporting first-semester Learning Assistants through the challenges and successes of their interactions with students. LA Mentors support New LAs in weekly group mentoring during the LA Pedagogy Course and individually through one-on-one mentoring sessions, and make lasting impacts on their mentees. Their work also has broader impacts on LA-supported courses and the experiences of LAs, faculty, students in these courses, and on one another, and LA Program staff. Finally, LA Mentors have invested significant time examining how they approach their interactions with others in order to intentionally and effectively wear the mantle of a growth-oriented mentor, as well as focusing on their own growth and development while participating in EDUC 4620, “Becoming an LA Mentorâ€�. We are proud of you, grateful for our time with you, and fully believe that we couldn’t do this without you! Learn more about the LA Mentor Program, here!Ìý
NameÌý | # Terms LA MentorÌý | LA ExperienceÌý |
|---|---|---|
Audrey Costello**Ìý | 3Ìý | MATH 1301 (Sp25, Fa25, Sp26), MATH 1300 (Fa26)Ìý |
Brooke SeifertÌý | 1Ìý | PHYS 1110/1115 (fa25, fa26), PHYS 1120 (sp26)Ìý |
Caroline LesterÌý | 1Ìý | CHEM 1113 (fa25, sp26, fa26)Ìý |
Emmalyn Nono**Ìý | 3Ìý | CHEM 1113 (fa24, sp25, fa25, Sp26)Ìý |
Felina KoulovÌý | 1Ìý | PHYS 1110 (sp26); APPM 1235/1236 (fa26)Ìý |
Korton Kinerd**Ìý | 3Ìý | MATH 1300 (sp25), MATH 2300 (fa25), MATH 2400 (Sp26)Ìý |
Maddie SamsÌý | 1Ìý | PHYS 1110 (fa25), PHYS 1120 (sp25), CHEM 1400 (Fa26)Ìý |
Nathan Lamp**Ìý | 5Ìý | CSCI 1300 (sp23, fa23, sp24, fa24); AHUM 1825 (fa25); INFO 2301 (Sp26, Fa26)Ìý |
Nolan DownieÌý | 1Ìý | CHEM 1133 (fa25), MATH 2300 (sp26)Ìý |
Payton DonnellyÌý | 1Ìý | ASTR 1010 (sp26)Ìý |
Peter KrammerÌý | 1Ìý | CHEM 1113 (sp26, fa26)Ìý |
Samuel RamirezÌý | 1Ìý | MATH 2300 (sp26)Ìý |
Victoria Davis**Ìý | 5Ìý | CSCI 1300 (Sp24, Fa24, Sp25)Ìý |
Wilson SperryÌý | 1Ìý | APPM 1235/1236 (sp26, fa26)Ìý |
Zayne YeagerÌý | 1Ìý | CHEM 1113 (sp26), CHEM 1400 (fa26)Ìý |
Ìý**Lead LA Mentor








