Faculty & Staff - Admissions, Advising & Student Services : College of Education, University of Arizona

Admissions, Advising & Student Services Staff

Ann Parker - Director of Admissions, Advising, and Student Services

Ann received her bachelors degree in English from Davidson College (North Carolina) and a master's in Educational Psychology from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln before moving to Tucson. She holds a second master's in American Indian Studies and a Ph.D. in Language, Reading and Culture from the University of Arizona. Prior to joining the College, Parker worked at the UA in student programs, as the Director of Enrollment Management at Arizona International College, and as the founding Director of the Advising Resource Center. Ann also has worked for the Arizona Historical Society and for Columbia University's Biosphere 2 Center in Oracle, Arizona.

Barbara Collins - Academic Advisor, Senior

Barb has been an academic advisor at the University of Arizona since 2003. Before coming to the College of Education, she was an advisor in the UA College of Science. Barbara earned her B.S. degree from the University of Nevada - Reno in Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences. She received her Post Baccalaureate certification in elementary education from Sierra Nevada College. Barb taught 5th and 6th grade in Nevada before moving back to Tucson where she taught 7th and 8th grade science and social studies. Barb will graduate in December 2006 with her Master’s in Education from NAU.

Kathleen Humphrey - Academic Advisor, Senior

Kathleen has worked with students at the University of Arizona since 1988 in various capacities. She began at the College of Fine Arts as the Visual Communications Coordinator for student activities and served as an academic advisor for the School of Fine Arts and the School of Theatre Arts. She also worked for the UA Office of Curriculum and Registration as a graduation services advisor. Currently, Kathleen advises pre-ed and education students in the College of Education. Kathleen earned a BFA degree from Arizona State University.

Kerith Lisa - Academic Advisor, Senior

Kerith Morriss Kerith is a true Wildcat, earning a bachelor's degree from the U of A in Sociology and a master's degree from the U of A in Higher Education with a focus on Student Services. Kerith has been advising at the U of A since 2000, and also worked at Pima Community College and Gwinnett College in Atlanta, Georgia. Prior to working in colleges and universities, Kerith worked in the private sector in areas such as management, banking and retail. For fun, Kerith likes skiing, gardening, cooking, watching old movies, and travelling.

Letty Gutierrez - Academic Advisor, Senior

As first generation college student, Letty Gutierrez earned a bachelor’s degree from the U of A in Mexican American Studies. She was born and raised in Tucson Arizona. Letty began her career in academic advising at Pima Community College and later became the Education advisor for UA South. Letty has over eight years of experience working in student services. She prides herself on serving the UA student population and believes that students come first. Currently, Letty advises undergraduate students in the College of Education.

Karen Sesler - Administrative Associate

Karen has been at the University of Arizona since 2001 when she began work in the Office of Field Experiences in College of Education Student Services. She has worked in the Office of Admissions, Advising and Student Services since 2004. Prior to moving to Tucson Karen worked for 16 years in the ski industry in Colorado where she oversaw the operation of the Tour and Travel Ticket Office in Breckenridge. Hobbies include horseback riding, skiing and enjoying vacations at the beach.