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NameBiographies
Justin Crenshaw
Academic Counselor
502-852-3211
Program Focus:
Elementary Education
View Bio		Favorite Quote
  • "Beloved community is formed not by the eradication of difference but by its affirmation, by each of us claiming the identities and cultural legacies that shape who we are and how we live in the world." – bell hooks
Passions
  • Spending time with my family (including my dog Baxter), learning new skills, discussing theory, going to Louisville’s community events, and empowering others to discover their own passions.
Andrew HovekampAndrew Hovekamp
Academic Counselor
502-852-0953
Program Focus:
Organizational Leadership & Learning, last names A-K
CEHD Undergraduate Advising
View Bio		Passions:
  • sports
  • spending time with my friends and family
  • being outdoors
Brittney KempfBrittney Kempf
Academic Counselor
N/A

Program Focus:
N/A		Favorite Quote
  • Coming Soon
Advice for UofL Students
  • Coming Soon
Charles RainsCharles Rains
Academic Counselor, Sr.
502-852-5597
Program Focus:
Middle and Secondary Education
View Bio		Passions:
  • When I am not working on my doctorate, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends – reading a good book, catching up on lost time, road trips, or relaxing. I like to keep life simple and enjoy the day.
Favorite Quote:
  • "Success is not final, and failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts."
    – Winston Churchill
Advice for UofL Students
  • Enjoy your University experience and approach each day as a chance to advance yourself educationally, personally, and professionally. The time that you spend here at UofL is an opportunity for you to branch out and explore a variety of interests that will help shape and mold you as you venture out into the world. Lastly, be sure to utilize the multitude of resources that are available to you as a student – resources that will help you be successful as you work towards your degree. These resources will help you persist, progress, and graduate!
Amber Roberts-ScottAmber Roberts-Scott
Director of Undergraduate Student Success
502-852-3204

Favorite Quote
  • "Beginnings are uncertain and adventurous and difficult, but they offer promise, which is the most we can ever expect" -- Immanuel Wallerstein
Advice for UofL students:
  • Always ask for help when you need it. You have so many people here on your side and we want to see you succeed!
Marissa Tashenberg Marissa Tashenberg
Academic Counselor
N/A
Program Focus:
N/A
Favorite Quote
  • Coming Soon
Advice for UofL Students
  • Coming Soon
Julie Thum
Assistant Director of Undergraduate Student Success
502-852-2998
Program Focus:
CEHD Undergraduate Advising
View Bio		Passions
  • Spending time with family and close friends; being outside (skiing, boating, hiking, running, etc.); patronizing local restaurants and businesses, especially since Louisville has so many wonderful and unique places to eat!
Advice for UofL Students
  • Take advantage of the options available to you in college! Whether that be free tutoring through REACH, different campus groups, or studying abroad (even if it’s a shorter trip), take advantage of these opportunities! If I could do my undergraduate experience all over again, I would be more involved on campus and would study abroad.
Ethan VicarsEthan Vicars
Academic Counselor
502-852-3213
Program Focus:
Health & Sport Science, last names Mc-Sp
CEHD Undergraduate Advising
View Bio		Passions:
  • yard games
  • snowboarding
  • sports
Eric Wright
Academic Counselor Senior
502-852-5597
Program Focus:
Health and Sport Sciences, last names O - Z
View Bio		Favorite Quote
  • "I don’t want my thoughts to die with me, I want to have done something. I’m not interested in power, or piles of money. I want to leave something behind. I want to make a positive contribution - know that my life has meaning.”"
    ― Temple Grandin
Advice for UofL Students
  • Find the balance in your college experience...
    - Intellectually strive for strong academic performance with cultural growth
    - Maintain a healthy quality of life
    - Grow and experience leadership by using the underlying curriculum and mentors
    - Professionally seek ways to improve your career goals and objectives
    - Have some fun
Amber YocumAmber Yocum
Academic Counselor
502-852-2570
Program Focus:
Healthcare Leadership
CEHD Undergraduate Advising
View Bio		Passions:
  • exploring Louisville
  • spending time with my nephew
  • binging streaming shows

Educator Preparation Student Services

NameBiographies
Betty Hampton
Director, Educator Preparation Student Services
502-852-0411

Program Focus:
Graduate Student Services		Favorite Quote
  • "The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires." by William A. Ward
Movies
  • "It's a Wonderful Life," "Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner," “Schindler’s List," "Argo"
Tiffany Monyhan
Program Coordinator, Sr.
502-852-3214


Favorite Quote
  • "It isn't the mountains ahead to climb that wear you out; it's the pebble in your shoe."
       - Muhammad Ali
Passions
  • Time with friends and family , chasing after my busy toddler, getting out to all the local festivals/flea markets/events, and random weekend excursions.
Rodney Vaughan
Program Assistant Senior
502-852-0587		Passions
  • Traveling, Backpacking, Motorcycles, and Sports
Favorite Quote
  • Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself. Mankind. Basically, it's made up of two separate words---"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
    --Jack Handey