Center for Educational Access

Director (since September, 2005)

E-mail: ada@uark.edu

Educational Background: Bachelors degrees in Cultural Anthropology and Experimental Psychology; Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling; Doctoral Candidate in Higher Education Administration (Kent State University, Kent, Ohio)

Professional Affiliation: Member, Board of Directors; Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD); term through 2008.

Hobbies: Traveling, reading, decorating space/interior design, sewing and embroidery crafts of all sorts, music (classical, blues & alternative), cheering on my beloved Buffalo Bills (and the Razorbacks, of course!), and keeping up with my 4 year-old niece, Peighton Brooke!

Quote: “The marvelous richness of human experience would lose something of rewarding joy if there were no challenges to overcome” (Helen Keller)

I have been blessed to find a career in which every day I am genuinely able to make a difference in the life of others. Empowering students with disabilities to reach their academic, personal and professional potential is truly my passion.

Associate Director

E-mail: ada@uark.edu

Educational Background: Doctorate in Counselor Education, Mental Health Counseling

Hobbies: hiking, animal welfare, yoga

Quote: "Where ever you go, there you are."

Accommodating adults with disabilities is the most rewarding career I can imagine.

Interim Assistant Director

E-mail: ada@uark.edu

Educational Background: Bachelor degrees in Counseling Services to the Deaf with minor in Interpreting; Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling  

Professional Affiliations: Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD); Arkansas Association on Higher Education and Disability (Ark-AHEAD); Assistive Technologists in Higher Education Network (ATHEN)  

Hobbies: Scrollsawing, tatting, family activities – especially with my new grandson!

Working in the field of services for students with disabilities is continually rewarding, interesting and fulfilling. Each day there is someone new to meet and something new to learn. And there are ample opportunities to have a positive impact on the lives of others.

Office Manager

E-mail: ada@uark.edu

Educational Background: Pursuing an Early Childhood Education degree

Hobbies: cake decorating, crochet, sewing and following her husband's rock n roll band

Quote: "Trying to focus on the positive, remembering to notice and to be grateful for the good things in life, helps you to cope with the bad things."

Working at the Center for Educational Access continues to be an enriching experience. I enjoy all the challenges and rewards associated with providing students with the services they need.

Secretary

Email: ada@uark.edu

Hobbies: Chasing around my 2 year old nephew, Mason, and taking care of my little West Highland White Terrier, Dakota.

Being on the CEA Staff is a huge blessing to me. Watching students succeed in life is so fulfilling. I couldn’t ask for a better place to work than where I am now.