Mandy is the Administrative Specialist for the Office of Student and Family Engagement. She earned her M.Ed from Northern Arizona University (Tucson) and her BA from the University of North Florida (Jacksonville). She is a highly qualified certified teacher and has taught for nearly twenty years in K-12, as well as higher education. Prior to coming to UTC in April 2019, Mandy served Hamilton county students and families as a teacher, tutor, editor, and educational consultant. She loves helping others achieve their goals, whether academic, professional, or personal. Helping someone take steps (even the smallest ones) to become their best self brings Mandy pure joy, and her commitment to diversity, inclusion, and supporting others is what brings her closer to her best self each day. Mandy loves spending time with her family, friends, pets, and books in the warm sunshine.