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MENTORS


Elizabeth Berry | Mentor for Social Media

Elizabeth “Liz” Berry is the Coordinator for Academic Support Services in the Learning Center at the University of North Texas. She has worked in higher education in a wide variety of programs, including developmental education advising, reading skill development, and academic coaching, among others. In 2018, she won a Rising Star award from her institution’s president for her work in online class support and outreach. She has been a member of NCLCA since 2017.


Martin Golson | Mentor for Training Programs

Upon retiring from the U.S. Army as a First Sergeant, after 23 years of service, Martin Golson earned his Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics Education and a Master’s of Arts in Education, Instructional Technology from Austin Peay State University (APSU). 

Martin is the Director of the Academic Support Center at APSU, where he oversees the Structured Learning Assistance, Peer Tutoring, Technology Assistance, Community Tutoring, and Adult Learner programs. He supervises a staff of over 100 people, including professional staff, graduate assistants, and student workers. Martin has participated in the redesign of over 15 courses at APSU, including MATH 1530 (Statistics), MATH 1910 (Calculus and Analytic Geometry), ENGL 1010 (English Composition), BIOL 2010 & 2020 (Human Anatomy and Physiology), and HIST 2010 (American History I). He is also a Redesign Scholar with the National Center for Academic Transformation.

Martin is the Immediate Past President of the National College Learning Center Association and formerly served as the Publications Officer and the Treasurer. He has earned Learning Center Leadership Certification level 4 through NCLCA and his learning center has earned Level 3 certification for the tutor training program through the College Reading and Learning Association. His awards include the Point of Light Award from Clarksville- Montgomery County School System for helping to develop the Middle College which provides the opportunity for more than 100 students each year to finish their high school education while earning college credit, on campus.

Laura Sanders | Mentor for Assessment & Reporting

Laura Sanders is the College of Engineering Assistant Dean for Student Success and the Hesse Learning Resource Center Director at Valparaiso University.  She has been a learning center professional in STEM-related areas for 25 years and has served on the NCLCA Executive Board in various roles for nine years.  Laura is now a past-president serving the organization on the Council for Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) Board of Directors, as the NCLCA Certification Officer, and Chair of the Learning Center of Excellence program.


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