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Ryan Miller, Ed.D., Director of the Office of Learning Resources, supports a talented team of learning instructors who offer all Penn students academic support through individual consultations and over two hundred programs each year. He earned his Ed.D. in Reading/Writing/Literacy at Penn GSE in 2016, conducting research on the benefits of group inquiry for students and staff within postsecondary learning centers. He spends a lot of time on his bike, both commuting to campus and venturing up the Schuylkill River Trail with his wife and two children, always hoping to find good food along the way. |
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Rashmi Kumar, Ed.D., Associate Director of the Office of Learning Resources and Specialist in STEM Learning, works with undergraduate, graduate, and professional students taking STEM coursework/degrees. Rashmi develops active learning and technology-driven learning programs for Penn students in STEM fields. She earned a doctorate from Penn GSE in 2011. Rashmi has been recognized as STEM Educator by the NASA Endeavor Project. Her research, publications, and presentations are primarily focused on successful transitions from school to college, STEM-focused education, and learning technologies. She takes great delight in crafting new recipes and exploring local farms. |
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Julianne Reynolds, M.A., Associate Director of the Office of Learning Resources and Learning Instructor for International Students, helps international students transition to academic life in the U.S. through individual consultations and workshops on the topics of academic reading, writing, study strategies, and time management. She holds an A.B. in French from Bowdoin College and an M.A. in TESOL from Teachers College, Columbia University. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, scuba diving, cooking, and spending time with family and friends. |
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Gabriel Angrand, M.S.Ed., STEM Learning Instructor, specializes in assisting students with strategic approaches to Math and Science courses. Previous to his current appointment, Gabriel had served the Penn Engineering community as a Chemistry Coach for two years and most enjoyed the relationships he fostered with his students. Gabriel earned a B.A. in Chemistry at Penn in 2017 and completed his M.S.Ed. in Learning Sciences and Technologies at Penn GSE in 2018. While he is not at work, Gabriel spends time serving high school age youth. He also writes poetry, watches anime, and loves to hike with friends! |
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Jordan Yanoshik, M.S.Ed., Learning Instructor for Students with Disabilities, holds a B.A. from the Catholic University of America and an M.S.Ed. from Temple University. Jordan enjoys working closely with students to develop plans and strategies to support them being successful in their studies. In her spare time, Jordan enjoys traveling, exploring new Philadelphia neighborhoods and restaurants, and attending the theater. |
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Pete Kimchuk, Senior Learning Instructor, arrived at Penn in 1994 as a doctoral student at the Graduate School of Education, and within 3 months began his work as a Learning Instructor. He has seen the center through 4 different names and 3 campus locations, and in that time he has continued to work with students from all across the 4 undergraduate and 12 graduate and professional schools. Outside of Penn, he provides professional writing and editing for businesses as well as writing coach services for individuals. |
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Kelcey Grogan, M.A., Learning Fellow and Learning Instructor, enjoys supporting students by helping them find ways to strengthen their academic reading, writing, and time management skills. While working at the Weingarten Center, Kelcey is pursuing her Ed.D. in Reading/Writing/Literacy at Penn GSE. Previously, Kelcey was an instructional coach and English Language Arts teacher at a high school in Detroit, Michigan. She earned her Master of Arts in Education with a concentration in Urban Pedagogy from the University of Michigan. As an undergraduate, she earned a B.S. in Community, Environment, and Development from The Schreyer Honors College at the Pennsylvania State University. In her free time, Kelcey enjoys drinking coffee, doing yoga and pilates, running, reading, and cheering for the Penn State Nittany Lions’ football team! |
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Jennifer Kobrin, M.S.Ed., Learning Fellow and Learning Instructor, holds an M.S.Ed. from Penn GSE’s Intercultural Communications program and is currently pursuing an Ed.D. in Reading/Writing/Literacy. Prior to becoming a Fellow, Jennifer served as Director of myPLACE and Digital Initiatives at the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Adult Education, where she managed the myPLACE adult literacy network and various programs addressing the digital divide. She has also held positions at various other education and non-profit institutions. Her international experience includes a year teaching English in Costa Rica and working for Save the Children in El Salvador. In her free time, she enjoys exploring Philadelphia with her rescue dog, reading mystery novels, practicing yoga, and checking out new restaurants in the city. |
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Daris McInnis, M.A., Learning Fellow and Learning Instructor, enjoys working closely with students to develop successful strategies in academic wellness and time management. He earned his M.A. in Teaching from Trinity University and is pursuing his Ed.D. in Reading/Writing/Literacy at Penn GSE. Prior to Penn, Daris was an early childhood educator in Washington, D.C. and an Education Pioneers Fellow in New Orleans, LA. He also served five years on active duty as a Logistics Officer in the United States Army. In his free time, he enjoys volunteering with local shelters and food pantries, reading non-fiction science books, and weight-training. |
