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Meredith Aarestad Supplemental Instruction Leader	Hi! I'm Meredith Aarestad! I am the Supplemental Instruction Leader for Lifespan Growth and Development at TCC's Connect Campus. I'm currently a graduate student at Dallas Baptist University in their Master's of Arts in Psychology program. While I love my job and school, other interests I enjoy include late-night ice cream runs, crocheting, baking, reading journal articles, walking in the sunshine, and playing with my dogs (I'm a major dog-lover)!
Elizabeth Baldwin Supplemental Instruction Leader	Hello! My name is Elizabeth Baldwin, I graduated from TCC in the spring of 2023 with an associate's in Mental Health Substance Abuse Counseling. I am currently studying Substance Use Treatment and UTA and hope to become an LPC. This is my second year as an SI leader, supporting Federal Government. I love my job, especially seeing students learn from each other and succeed in class! In my free time, I enjoy running, reading, and spending time with my husband and three daughters.
Clover Early Supplemental Instruction Leader	Hello everyone! My name is Clover Early and this is my fourth semester as an SI Leader. I am currently at UNT working on my master's for Library Science, after graduating with my bachelors last semester. When I am not working, I love reading (mainly via audiobooks), painting and creating other kinds of art, and spending time with my pets!
Jacqueline Garcia Munoz Learning Commons Managing Associate - Supplemental Instruction	Proud Texas A&M Aggie & First Gen College Grad. Current Grad Student at Clemson! Late Summer 2022 I joined TCC and worked on building Connect’s first Supplemental Instruction program. It was soft-launched in October 2022, supported 3 different courses, and since then has continued to grow to support more courses! The SI Program means so much to me because I was once a student served by it and grew to love it even more when I got to work for it. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, volunteering at church, hiking, and traveling.
Abrar Hammoudeh Supplemental Instruction Leader	Hi! My name is Abrar Hammoudeh, and I’m excited to start my first semester as an SI Leader supporting Elementary Statistics! I recently transferred to the University of Texas at Arlington as a junior, majoring in Special Education. While I’m still undecided about my next steps, I’m considering pursuing a master’s degree in the future. I was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas, but my roots are in Jerusalem, Palestine. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my two cats and bird, learning more about my religion, and exploring different beliefs. I also love gaming, especially anything related to Kirby, and I’m a huge fan of all things matcha! Looking forward to meeting everyone and making this semester a great one!
Sierra Herrera (Austin Gilson) Supplemental Instruction Leader	Hello, my name is Sierra Herrera, and I am a first-generation college student. I graduated from Tarrant County College (TCC) in 2022 and have since transferred to the University of Texas at Arlington, where I am majoring in Organizational Communications with minors in History and Broadcasting. My plan is to earn an alternative teaching certification for high school speech communications. Afterward, I aim to pursue a master's degree in Communication, with the ultimate goal of becoming a Communications professor at TCC, where my academic journey began. On a personal note, I enjoy drawing, video games, fiction books, rollerblading, watching TV shows, and spending time with my cats.
Caitlin Latta Supplemental Instruction Leader	Hi! My name is Caitlin Latta and this is my third semester as a Supplemental Instruction Leader and my second semester supporting Philosophy! I attended TCC from 2014 to 2018 and then graduated from Tarleton State University with my bachelors degree in social work in 2022. I love getting to work with students during sessions and I am grateful to be a small part of their educational journey. When I'm not working, I love to spend time with my husband, our wild, almost two year old son, and our two dogs. I also love to travel whenever I get the chance!
Alicia Martinez Supplemental Instruction Leader	Howdy! I’m Alicia Martinez. This is my second semester being an SI leader for Macroeconomics. I am currently a student at Texas A&M pursuing a major in Visualization with a minor in Graphic Design. I enjoy watching movies, video games, the color blue, and hanging out with my family.
Isabelle McFarland Supplemental Instruction Leader	Hi y’all! My name is Izzy. I’m a former Connect student, and I got my Associates degree from TCC this past fall! I am currently applying to schools to continue my education with the goal of becoming a teacher! I am passionate about government, history, philosophy, and anthropology. In my free time I enjoy reading, crocheting, and spending time with family, friends, and my four cats. I have been an SI leader since spring 2023! I have supported Texas government, Federal government, and Beginner Spanish. In sessions you can expect me to be understanding, adaptable, and willing to study and learn along with you! I am looking forward to this semester with y’all!
Madison Nguyen Supplemental Instruction Leader	Hi! My name is Madison Nguyen, and I graduated with my bachelor from The University of Texas at Dallas with a degree in Psychology and Child Learning and Development, and currently a graduate student in Engineering Management at the University of Colorado Boulder. Right now, I am a SI Leader for Anatomy and Physiology 1, which I love because it is incredibly rewarding to see students have those “aha” moments when they finally grasp a tough concept. When I am not busy with work or studying, you will probably find me working out or getting lost in Stardew Valley. I am really excited about the future and looking forward to see where life takes me!
Meg Roche Supplemental Instruction Leader	Hello everyone! My name is Meg and I'm the Calculus 1 SI. This is my second semester supporting Calculus, and I have 2 prior semesters supporting College Algebra. I genuinely enjoy math, and I love that my job is to help people the same way I have been helped so many times! I hope that I can help such an intimidating class feel a little more manageable to you all.
Lara Rogers Supplemental Instruction Leader	Hello! I am Lara Rogers. I am a full time student at UNT and a Supplemental Instruction Leader for Human Resources Training & Development. I am majoring in Human Resources Management and after completing my Bachelors, will begin the process of obtaining my Master's Degree. Prior to UNT, I was a full time connect campus student and really enjoyed learning through TCC. I am also a Color Guard Director and when not working or studying, I love to spend time with my husband and 2 kids and planning our next trip back home to London!
Laura Rogers Supplemental Instruction Leader	Hello! I am your SI Leader! My name is Laura Rogers and this is my fifth semester as an SI Leader! I am a graduate of TCC with my Associates in Teaching. I am currently attending Texas Wesleyan University working on my Bachelors in Education, Early Childhood - 6th grade. I will graduate in May 2025 (SO CLOSE!). I plan to continue my education at Wesleyan and work for my graduate degree in reading and writing. I have been married to my sweet husband for 15 years and we have three incredible kids. Landen is 14, Austen is 10, and Ellie is 5! I was born and raised in Fort Worth, love to swim, hang out with family and friends, and I love to read!
Isabella Sanchez Supplemental Instruction Leader	Hello, my name is Isabella Sanchez, and I am excited to serve as an upcoming Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leader for the TCCD Connect Campus. Recently, I received my Bachelor's degree in Computer Science with a Minor in Mathematics. As a proud TCCD alumni, I graduated from the Northwest Campus in Spring 2023. In addition to my academic pursuits, I have a passion for running, music, and problem-solving. I thrive in environments that require organization and critical thinking, and I am always eager to learn new concepts and skills. I look forward to fostering a collaborative and supportive learning atmosphere in my role as an SI Leader.
Janine Shuman Supplemental Instruction Leader	Hi! My name is Janine and I am a first-gen graduate from the University of Texas at Arlington where I completed a Bachelor's in Psychology. In addition to being an SI Leader, I am a research project coordinator and have worked in psychological research for three years now. My ultimate goal is to turn my passion for Psychology into a longterm career and pursue a PhD in Psychology soon! In my spare time, I love reading, cooking, playing the piano, discovering new coffee shops, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.
Rema Thmaide Supplemental Instruction Leader	Hello! My name is Rema Thmaide and this will be my second semester being a SI Leader. I am a student at TWU and studying informatics and data science. Once I graduate, I hope to go into management or analytics in the future. Some facts about myself is that I love animals, specifically felines, spicy food, and I like to play video games. I look forward to seeing you in future sessions!
Alyssa Tomancik Supplemental Instruction Leader	Hello! I am Alyssa. I am full time UTA student and SI leader for U.S History II! I am majoring in History and minoring in Military History and Anthropology. Naturally, I love learning about history, and most importantly, I love talking about history. I am excited to be supporting U.S History II this semester. A few of my hobbies include collecting antique photos, creative writing, and drawing/painting.
Sujit Vankineni Supplemental Instruction Leader	Hi! My name is Sujit Vankineni and this is my second semester supporting Chemistry as a Supplemental Instruction Leader! I am currently a senior studying Biology at UT Austin. Some fun facts about me are that I love soccer, hanging out with friends, and the color blue. My future goals are to travel around the world and hopefully achieve my dream of becoming a doctor. I am super excited to start this semester and am looking forward to meeting everyone!
John Wilkins Supplemental Instruction Leader	Howdy, I’m John Wilkins. This is my first semester as an SI Leader. As a “life-long learner”, I am studying for my FAA Part 107 “drone license”. I graduated from Oklahoma State University with a BSEE and an MBA. My career has spanned several fields, including: farming, military, engineering, manufacturing, training, project management and facilities management. I really like seeing folks learn and apply their new skill-sets to move toward their life goals. I enjoy reading, technology, spending time with the family (which includes our Shih Tzu mix rescue dog, Sherman), researching about the management of “AI” and gardening. The SI program wasn’t available in my school years, but I did have a couple of professors who used the basic processes that SI now employs. I am enthusiastic about bringing value as an SI Leader at TCC!