Meet our Staff

Janice Smith is the Coordinator. In addition to coordinating all of the Learning Center’s many services, she assists students in chemistry, Statistics 200, calculus and other math (000 and 100 level) courses. Contact Janice at jes57@psu.edu or 717-948-6296. (Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters)

Kathy Brode is the Writing Specialist. She assists students in writing from first-year general education and English courses through upper level courses, both undergraduate and graduate. Contact Kathy at kbb3@psu.edu or 717-948-6469 (Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters)

Kathleen Lebiednik is the staff assistant. Contact Kathleen at krl14@psu.edu or 717-948-6475. (Fall and Spring Semesters Only)

Karen Miles is the academic skills coach. She assists students in test taking strategies, time management, and other study skills. Contact Karen at kim2@psu.edu or 717-948-6475. (Fall and Spring Semesters Only)

Sue Newell and Kendra Bradecich and Martha Sachs are part-time professional writing tutors. Sue and Kendra have expertise in assisting International and English as a Second Language students.  (Fall and Spring Semesters Only)

Ruth Crownover is a part-time professional math (004, 021, 022, 026) tutor. (Fall and Spring Semesters Only)