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Accounting Facilitator

Nhung Nguyen
  • nnguyen@valdosta.edu
  • My name is Nhung. I am Accounting PAL facilitator for ACCT 2101. I am glad to help students understand Accounting concepts.
  • Courses: ACCT 2101
  • Astronomy Facilitator

    Ellie Lehto
  • erlehto@valdosta.edu
  • Hi! My name is Ellie and a few fun facts about me are that I love to sing, music is my first language. I love reading and I can read a book in one day. Another fun fact about me is that I once met John Krasinski (Jim from the Office) and called him the wrong name!
  • Courses: ASTR 1020
  • Jasmine Freeman
  • jasmfreeman@valdosta.edu
  • Hi, my name is Jasmine. I am a senior and I double major in Astronomy and Physics. Astronomy is my strongest area and I hope to help students understand the subject more.
  • Courses: ASTR 1010
  • Biology Facilitator

    Darshi Patel
  • darshpatel@valdosta.edu
  • My name is Darshi Patel, graduating senior in the biology field. I work with Dwarf seahorses (Hippocampus zosterae). I am also enrolled in accelerated master's program (Biology) here at VSU. I am a curious and dedicated person, and want to make learning fun!
  • Courses: BIOL 3250
  • Jacob Adams
  • jacoadams@valdosta.edu
  • Hello, I’m Jacob Adams. I’m a fun and entertaining person. That loves to fish and the outdoors. My pal sessions are filled with fun and games that make learning easy and enjoyable.
  • Courses: BIOL 3200
  • Jacob Bruch
  • jtbruch@valdosta.edu
  • My name is Jacob Bruch. I am a Geology major from Oklahoma City. I am 6'5". I make fun of everyone and anyone I meet, but it comes from a place of love, I promise.
  • Courses: BIOL 1010
  • Julia Higdon
  • jrhigdon@valdosta.edu
  • I am a Biology major with a concentration in Pre-Medicine and a minor in Chemistry. I am studying to become an Orthopedic surgeon . In my free time, I love to read and do portrait paintings.
  • Location: Bailey Science Center 1024
  • Courses: BIOL 1107
  • Nicole Woodridge
  • newoolridge@valdosta.edu
  • Hello! My name is Nicole Woolridge and this is my second semester as a PAL Facilitator for BIOL 1107. I am a senior majoring in Biology and minoring in Anthropology, and this is my final semester at VSU. I am currently during research on gopher tortoises at Reed Bingham. After VSU I plan on working with infectious diseases and getting my masters.
  • Courses: BIOL 1107
  • Computer Science Facilitator

    Lucas Keasbey
  • lpkeasbey@valdosta.edu
  • My name is Lucas Keasbey and I am a Computer Science Major. I served 7 years in the USAF. I look forward to helping people pass CS 1302.
  • Courses: CS 1302
  • Geography Facilitator

    Morgan Ledbetter
  • mrledbetter@valdosta.edu
  • Hello! My name is Morgan and this is my second semester of my sophomore year. My Major is ASL interpretation and I am a member of ASA, one of the sororities on campus. A fun fact about me is I am a total bookworm and I love all things Fine Arts.
  • Courses: GEOG 1112
  • Shaelyn Kiley
  • skiley@valdosta.edu
  • Hello! My name is Shaelyn Kiley, I am a geology major with minor in geography. I am very outdoors oriented, have seen 75% of the United States, and hope to be of assistance to those who need help.
  • Location: Nevins Hall 3022
  • Courses: GEOG 1113
  • Travon Lucius
  • tjlucius@valdosta.edu
  • Hello, my name is Travon! I'm a Finance major and Facilitator for GEOG 1112. I love the class and look forward to helping all the students that attend my sessions!
  • Courses: GEOG 1112
  • History Facilitator

    Abigail Johnston
  • aijohnston@valdosta.edu
  • Hello! My name is Abigail Johnston. I am earning my dual degree in Secondary Education and History. I became a PAL so that I can spread my knowledge and passion for history while helping others in the process!
  • Courses: HIST 2112
  • Math Facilitator

    Shyra LaGarde
  • sllagarde@valdosta.edu
  • My name is Shyra LaGarde, I am currently a Junior majoring in Chemical Engineering. I love doing math when I understand what I’m doing. Math 2261 (Calculus 1) is an ultimate challenge to test one’s math skills. I am very optimistic about helping others overcome the challenge of Calculus !
  • Courses: MATH 2262
  • Tim Laux
  • tmlaux@valdosta.edu
  • My name is Tim and I am the facilitator for Calculus 1. I am an Engineering studies major here at VSU with hopes to major in electrical engineering. I am originally from Southwest Florida. I enjoy helping people understand problems that they might struggle with.
  • Courses: MATH 2261
  • Music Facilitator

    Charles Williams
  • charleswilliams@valdosta.edu
  • My name is Charles Williams, and I am the facilitator for MUSC 2011 and 2012. I absolutely love music theory and working with the wonderful faculty in the VSU music department, and I am grateful that the PAL programs have given me the opportunity to spread my love of music and aid others in their appreciation of it. Hope to have a productive and great semester!
  • Courses: MUSC 2011
  • Supushpa Mahadeo
  • smmahadeo@valdosta.edu
  • My name is Supushpa Mahadeo! I am a senior Music Major on the education track. My primary instrument is the double bass, but I also play the guitar, piano, cello, and violin. This is my second semester with the ASC as a PAL Facilitator. Remember: You are precious, loved, and worthy!
  • Courses: MUSC 4452
  • Political Science Facilitator

    Lexie Cochran
  • lecochran@valdosta.edu
  • I am a senior political science major with a minor in criminal justice. My plans after undergrad are to complete a masters in public administration here at VSU and then head to law school. I enjoy reading, traveling to new places, learning French in my free time, and gaming!
  • Courses: POLS 1101
  • Psychology Facilitator

    Alexis Sorn
  • atsorn@valdosta.edu
  • My name is Alexis Sorn and I am from Long Beach, California. I am pursuing my B.S. in Psychology and am glad to be a part of the team. If I can help ease the stress during someone's academic journey, then I believe I have fulfilled my role as a facilitator and fellow student.
  • Courses: PSYC 3600
  • Carlyn Remmes
  • caremmes@valdosta.edu
  • Carlyn is a psychology major with a sociology minor. She is planning on becoming a therapist.
  • Courses: PSYC 1101
  • Izzy Fleetwood
  • imfleetwood@valdosta.edu
  • Hi everyone! My name is Izzy Fleetwood, and I will be facilitating PSYC 3500. I am a third-year Psychology major planning to pursue a career in education as a teacher. I love speaking, writing, and I have pursued stunts for film and tv on the side. I look forward to working with you!
  • Courses: PSYC 3500
  • Sara Titus
  • satitus@valdosta.edu
  • Sara is a psychology major set to graduate Fall of 2023. She was a medic in the Air Force for four years and is originally from Texas. Sara was named after the 1985 Starship song of the same name.
  • Courses: PSYC 1101
  • Zaeli Lopez
  • zlopez@valdosta.edu
  • Hello! My name is Zaeli Lopez, and I am a currently a Junior Psychology Major. This spring will be my second semester as a PAL Facilitator for PSYC 3500. I am currently conducting research on information encoding and retrieval in the left and right hemispheres of the brain. After graduating, I plan to attend medial school with an interest in specializing in psychiatry.
  • Courses: PSYC 3500
  • Spanish Facilitator

    Daniela Gomez Requena
  • digomezrequena@valdosta.edu
  • Hello! My name is Daniela Gomez and I am a second-year Junior student. I am majoring in Criminal Justice and minoring in Spanish. I facilitate for SPAN 1001. I serve to provide a judgement-free learning zone where students can grow in their confidence of the Spanish language and culture. All this while also opening the way to comfort enabling them to ask questions that may come along the way.
  • Courses: SPAN 1001
  • Stephanie Lopez
  • slopez@valdosta.edu
  • Hi! My name is Stephanie Lopez, I am studying Communication Sciences and Disorders to become a Speech Language Pathologist! I am a Junior! I know Spanish and English and will be learning Sign Language this summer! I am thrilled to get to know all of you! I am here to assist in any way possible!
  • Courses: SPAN 1002
  • TJ Weaver
  • tmweaver@valdosta.edu
  • Hi, my name is Torrence Weaver, and I am a senior here at VSU studying political science. I love being active on campus, and I am happy to help in any way I can! When I am not fulfilling my on-campus duties, I love cooking, reading, traveling, recklessly spending money on different collections, playing video games, and listening to music.
  • Courses: SPAN 1001