SI Leaders

Sarah Dalrymple

ACCT 2302
Principles of Accounting II
sdalrymple@angelo.edu

Sarah Dalrymple is a senior business major with a minor in psychology and professional writing. Sarah is the SI Leader for ACCT 2302: Principles of Accounting II with Ms. Nazi Knox. All students enrolled in Ms. Knox's ACCT 2302 classes are encouraged and invited to attend Sarah's SI sessions.

Besides SI, Sarah is a member of the Alpha Chi Honors Society and works as a RAMbassador. Sarah is also a business tutor in the ASU Tutor Center. When asked what she likes best about ASU, Sarah said as a smaller school "you get to know a lot of people as well as your instructors." After graduation, Sarah would eventually like to work in the hospitality field, working in event management with a focus on marketing.

Caitlin Dean

BIO 2424
Human Physiology
cdean2@angelo.edu

Caitlin Dean is a senior majoring in psychology with a minor in biology. Caitlin teams up with SI colleague, Rachel Mazurek, to support BIO 2424: Human Physiology. All students enrolled in BIO 2424 are encouraged and invited to attend Caitlin's SI sessions.

IIn addition to SI, Caitlin is involved with Sigma Phi Lambda sorority and the Alpha Chi Honors Society. Caitlin has over 10 years’ experience as a mentor who facilitates workshops on leadership, teamwork, and developing problem-solving skills. She is a Girl Scouts Gold Awardee. She is also an experienced Ropes Course instructor. Off campus Caitlin enjoys camping, kayaking, and whitewater rafting. After graduating from ASU, Caitlin plans to attend graduate school in physical therapy.

Rachel Mazurek

BIO 2424
Human Physiology
rmazurek@angelo.edu

Rachel Mazurek is a junior nursing major. Rachel teams up with SI colleague, Caitlin Dean, to support BIO 2424: Human Physiology. Rachel provides direct support to Mr. Griffin's TR 8:00 a.m. class; however, all students enrolled in BIO 2424: Human Physiology are invited and encouraged to attend Rachel’s SI sessions.

Apart from SI, Rachel is involved with Chi Alpha and the Newman Center. During the summer months, Rachel works as a campus counselor/mentor. When asked why she became an SI Leader Rachel said, "To help students discover they have the ability to do well in difficult courses."

Lane Meredith

SPAN 1302
Spanish II
lmeredith1@angelo.edu

Lane Meredith is a senior psychology major with a minor in Spanish. Lane is the SI Leader for SPAN 1302: Spanish II and provides direct SI support to Ms. Maria Onofre-Madrid's MWF 10:00 a.m. class; however, all students enrolled in SPAN 1302 are encouraged and invited to attend Lane's SI sessions.

Lane spent a great deal of time overseas and she loves to travel. Lane chose to become involved with the SI Program because she supports ASU's Modern Language Program and believes Spanish students will benefit greatly from their work with SI. After graduation from ASU, Lane plans to obtain a doctorate in psychology and ultimately become a college professor.

Lisa Mertz

GOVT 2301/GOVT 2302
Federal & State Government I and II
lmertz@angelo.edu

Alicia Parkhomov

ACCT 2301
Principles of Accounting I
aparkhomov@angelo.edu

Alicia Parkhomov is a graduate student working on her MA in professional accountancy. She holds a BA in History and Global Studies and is fluent in Russian and Korean. Alicia is the SI Leader for ACCT 2301: Principles of Accounting I with Ms. Betsy Ryan. All students enrolled in Ms. Ryan's ACCT 2301 classes are encouraged and invited to attend Alicia's SI sessions. When asked what she likes best about SI, Alicia said, "I want to help students learn how to study. Seeing students start to put the pieces together on their own and gain confidence is very rewarding."

Apart from SI, Alicia is involved with the Russian Club, Alpha Mu Gamma, the Modern Language Honor Society, and a volunteer with the San Angelo Independent School District. Alicia is also an accounting tutor in the ASU Tutor center. She enjoys traveling and experiencing different cultures. Her goal is to work overseas as an auditor or accountant.

Erica Schalek

BIO 2423
Human Anatomy – LAB
eschalek@angelo.edu

Erica Schalek is a biology major and chemistry minor. She is certified as a CRLA Level Two: Advanced Tutor. Erica and SI colleague, Travis Little, team-up to support BIO 2423: Human Anatomy. Erica supports the labs while Travis supports the lectures. All students enrolled in BIO 2423 are invited and encouraged to attend Erica's antaomy lab SI sessions.

Off campus, Erica devotes a lot of time to community service by volunteering with Meals for the Elderly, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Boys & Girls Club and the Adult Literacy Council. Erica has also worked for the Biology Department as an anatomy lab assistant. Fall 2010 after receiving her Bachelor's degree, Erica plans to attend nursing school.

Alexandria Sharp

MATH 1302
College Algebra
asharp2@angelo.edu

Alex Sharp is a biology major with a chemistry minor. She is an SI leader for MATH 1302: College Algebra with Ms. Elsie Campbell. Alex is certified as a CRLA Level Two: Advanced Tutor. All students enrolled in Ms. Campbell's MATH 1302 classes are invited and encouraged to attend Alex’s SI sessions.

In addition to SI, Alex is a member of ASU’s First-Generation Program and the Joint Admissions Medical Program (JAMP). When she is not participating in intramural basketball, softball or flag football, she volunteers her time with Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Alex chose to become an SI Leader because she believes if more students were offered help and assistance with difficult courses, there would be less confusion about course material. Immediately after graduating from ASU, Alex plans to attend medical school to become a pediatrician.

Alisa Weber

BIO 1411
Man and the Environment
aweber2@angelo.edu

Alisa Weber is a senior with a major in psychology and a minor in management. She is the SI Leader for the biology course sequence for non-biology majors -- BIO 1410: Human Biology (fall) and BIO 1411: Man and the Environment (spring) with Dr. Michael Dixon. Alisa chose to become an SI Leader because she wants to help other students. Alisa runs marathons and likes to do things that involve being outdoors. Apart from SI, Alisa is the vice president of the Graduate Student Psychology Association and a member of PSI CHI. After ASU, Alisa plans to earn her PhD in Industrial/Orgazational Psychology and pursue a career in the field.

Jonathan Graham

HIST 1302
History from 1865 to the Present
jgraham1@angelo.edu

Jonathan Graham is a post-graduate student supporting HIST 1302: History from 1865 to the Present with Dr. John Klingemann. All students enrolled in Dr. Klingemann's HIST 1302 classes are encouraged and invited to attend Jonathan's SI sessions. Jonathan holds a BA in Spanish from ASU and an MA in History and Spanish from Georgetown University (Washington D.C.) Jonathan is also a history tutor in the ASU Tutor Center. Fall 2010, Jonathan will attend Yale University where he work on his doctorate in Latin American history.

Will Griffin

CHEM 1412
General Chemistry II
wgriffin5@angelo.edu

Will Griffin is a super senior majoring in biology and chemistry. Will is the SI Leader for CHEM 1412: General Chemistry II with Mr. Kevin Boudreaux. Will chose to become an SI Leader because he enjoys helping his fellow students succeed. Besides SI, Will is a member of Tri-Beta and he tutors biology, chemistry, and animal science in the ASU Tutor Center. Will holds a degree in animal science from Texas A&M. He loves animals and has a lifetime of experience working with animals on the family farm. He also enjoys all sports. After ASU, Will plans to attend medical school and ultimately practice family medicine in a rural area.

Travis Little

BIO 2423
Human Anatomy
tlittle@angelo.edu

Travis Little is a junior majoring in physics with a minor in geology. Travis teams up with SI colleague, Erica Schalek, to offer SI support for BIO 2423: Human Anatomy with Dr. Russell Wilke. Travis supports the lectures while Erica covers the labs. All students enrolled in BIO 2423 are encouraged and invited to attend Travis' SI sessions. Outside of SI, Travis is involved with Tri Beta, ASU intramurals, and the STARS tutoring program. Travis is also a tutor in the ASU Tutor Center. After ASU, Travis plans to get his engineering degree and ultimately become a petroleum engineer.