Student Services Contacts
All Student Services Contacts
Kyndra Hawkins
Affinity Group Advocate
Pride Alliance
Email: khawkins@nctc.edu
Phone: (940) 498-6453
“My desire has always been for anyone that I encounter to feel comfortable and safe in the space they are in. My hope is that I am able to provide exactly that for each student that I encounter.”
Anna Marie Anderson
Affinity Group Advocate
Rural Communities
Email: amanderson@nctc.edu
Call: (940) 498-6282, ext. 6525
“I grew up in a rural area and continue to teach dual credit students at rural campuses. I’m well aware of the challenges students face due to location and I’m happy to help in any way I can.”
Kristi Fuxan
Affinity Group Advocate
Food & Housing Insecurity
Email: kfuxan@nctc.edu
Phone: (972) 899-8358
“Challenging circumstances can feel overwhelming, but there are support services and groups at NCTC ready to help. Many things, including food insecurity, can have an impact on the success of our students. I am thankful to be part of a team that works to alleviate the stress that these kinds of insecurity can have on our students.”
Jill Willi
Affinity Group Advocate
Women & Minorities in STEM
Email: jwilli@nctc.edu
Call: (940) 498-6232
“Women and minorities have long been underrepresented in STEM areas. However, more and more are becoming trailblazers in their fields, overcoming cultural and/or societal barriers and opening up new possibilities for women and minorities everywhere. It isn’t easy to get into a field dominated by people who are different from you, but setting goals, getting priorities in order and working hard will make anything possible.
My mission is to encourage all students to follow their passion, whatever that may be. Don’t be afraid to try. It will take hard work and sacrifice, but it will be worth it! ”
Sherry Smith
Affinity Group Advocate
Women & Minorities in STEM
Email: sherrysmith@nctc.edu
Call: (940) 668-7731, ext. 4350
“As a woman who sought a graduate level degree in Biochemistry, I understand the struggles women and minorities face in STEM. My goal as a mentor is to encourage and empower women and minority students seeking degrees in STEM and walk alongside them in their journey.”
Mike Scott
Affinity Group Advocate
Veterans & Active Military
Email: mscott@nctc.edu
Call: (940) 498-6289
“I enjoy working with vets because they know how to be an individual on a huge team. That ability has always been a unique attribute of the vet.”
Jack O'Conner
Affinity Group Advocate
Veterans & Active Military
Email: joconnor@nctc.edu
Call: (940) 498-6258
“I am a nine year Army veteran. I served in the Infantry at 10th Mt Division in New York, and the 75th Reserve here in D/FW. I understand the transition from a military way of life to a civilian one - especially a college civilian world - is often not easy. I want to be available if you need help acclimating to an academic mindset - it's not as daunting as you think!”
Charise Bewley
Affinity Group Advocate
Rural Communities
Email: cbewley@nctc.edu
Call: (940) 521-0720, ext. 7102
“Rural students have a unique set of challenges to overcome. Being a 5th generation Graham-ite who is small town and rural to the core, I understand those challenges. I look forward to helping our students make this area a positive, productive, and promising place for generations to come.”
Chester Brown
Affinity Group Advocate
Rural Communities
Email: cbrown@nctc.edu
Phone: (940) 498-6440, ext. 4912
Courtney Jaimes
Affinity Group Advocate
Students with Children
Email: cjaimes@nctc.edu
Call: (940) 498-6203
“As a parent myself, I empathize with the struggles and celebrate the joys of other parents. I recognize that single parents especially may face certain stressors and I hope to be a source of support!”
Cheryl Capuchina
Affinity Group Advocate
Students with Children
Email: ccapuchina@nctc.edu
Call: (940) 498-6412
“As a single mom, I raised my kids while working and attending school. I know how stressful and hard it can be. I just want you to know that you are not alone. As someone who has once been where you are now, I will be here to listen, guide, and support you in any way that I possibly can. You CAN do this!”
Jennifer Doran
Affinity Group Advocate
Students with Children
Email: jdoran@nctc.edu
Call: (940) 498-6424
“Students who are also parents face unique challenges and may feel torn between work, school and family life. As a former student / parent, I experienced some of those struggles. Now I am excited to help others who are juggling these very important responsibilities and working to achieve better lives for their families.”
Samantha Tipton
Affinity Group Advocate
Students with Children
Email: stipton@nctc.edu
Call: (940) 668-7731 ext. 4010
“I know firsthand how challenging it is to be a parent while also going to school. I am here to support you and provide resources to help you achieve your goals. It is extremely valuable to have someone who understands your situation and can offer support and guidance when things feel overwhelming. I will be here to cheer you on until the finish line!”
Beth Wright
Affinity Group Advocate
Students with Children / Pride Alliance
Email: bwright@nctc.edu
Call: (972) 899-8348
“Being able to see students learn about themselves and grow as individuals is so exciting to be able to be a part of. I want to be a mentor for all students to help them take opportunities without fear or self-doubt and learn there is a place to be their authentic self.”
Daisy Garcia
Affinity Group Advocate
Latinx
Email: dgarcia@nctc.edu
Call: (940) 668-7731
“We would like to meet you! E-mail is the best way to contact me or on the app! Let’s chat! Si quieres, podemos hablar en español. (Sé lo suficiente para poder hablar contigo.)”
Barbara Curtis
Affinity Group Advocate
Food & housing Insecurity
Email: bcurtis@nctc.edu
Call: (940) 498-6422
“My story is too long for this quote, but even though I don’t know your exact circumstances, I know what homelessness, extreme living conditions, and sustained poverty feels like. But that isn’t you; it’s just your circumstances. The one possession that can never be taken from you is hope, but if you do happen to misplace it, I’ll be happy to do my best to help you find it once again.”
Franklin Haskins
Affinity Group Advocate
Black & African American Students / Women & Minorities in STEM
Email: fhaskins@nctc.edu
Call: (972) 899-8400, ext. 8506
“As an African American male, I know firsthand the struggles young African American male have trying to navigate higher education. I want to be an advocate, a resource and a mentor to these students. I want to personally help these students through completion of college. This is needed because statistics show that African American males everywhere are struggling to complete their degree and excel in higher education. Let’s work together to prove that these statistics don't know anything about you.”
“Women and minorities have been treated in the USA as second-class citizens. The effects of this treatment have caused a deficit in positions of leadership in many different industries. This is why I am an advocate of women and minorities in STEM majors. My goal is to encourage these demographics to pursue their dream in STEM fields to help build leaders for a better America.”
Ashley Fleeks
Affinity Group Advocate
Black & African American Students / Veterans & Active Military
Email: afleeks@nctc.edu
Call: (940) 668-7731 ext. 4955
“I personally wanted to take on the Affinity Group for African American women because that is who I am. I know what it is to live in poverty. I know what it is to have to find my own way, because I am the first in my family to go to college, graduate, and pursue graduate school. I know what is to not have anyone who looks like you, try to help you and fail because they don't understand you or your journey. I am grateful for this opportunity to impart, advise, and lead more African American women on their purposeful journey. It is important that the youth in our community can physically see people like themselves contributing to society, and just maybe their footsteps will reach higher ground than mine ever could.”
“I served as a School Certifying Official (SCO) for veterans for 5 years. Although I am no longer in that position, I learned a plethora of information that I think all VA student’s should know. I am very grateful and humbled by their sacrifice and bravery; it is an honor to serve such an amazing group of people!”
Daneé Mitchell
Affinity Group Advocate
Black & African American Students / Pride Alliance
Email: damitchell@nctc.edu
Call: (972) 899-8417
“As a Black woman, I can personally relate to being a minority in a college setting. I can remember many times being the only person of color in my college classes and feeling like I did not belong. Luckily, I had people in my corner that helped me and reminded me that I could do it! I hope to be able to pay it forward and make a positive impact on students that had similar experiences to me.”
Cristina Gottardi
Affinity Group Advocate
Adult Learners
Email: cgottardi@nctc.edu
Call: (940) 498-6282, ext. 6420
“I have great respect for those who have already navigated life, careers and family. They enter college with more wisdom, knowledge and drive than most. The life experience and knowledge they bring helps enrich the learning process for not only their fellow students but for the entire NCTC team. It’s not easy to start school again after a long break, but education has no age limit.”