Meet The ASC Team
Andrea Burton
Director
Andrea Burton (she/her) is the director of the Academic Success Center and a graduate of McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana. She majored in social studies education and has a Master of Science in instructional technology also from McNeese. She leads the ASC team in supporting student success with a focus on using technology to connect and empower students. She wants every student to believe in themselves and the change they can make in the world."
Chastadee Bailey
Assistant Director
Chastadee Bailey is the assistant director of the Academic Success Center. She is a graduate of the University of Texas at Tyler where she received both her Bachelor and Master of Arts in English. A few of her certifications include 4-8 Generalist, English Language Arts and Reading, Teaching English as a Secondary Language, and various certifications for teaching online. Although she鈥檚 been an English professor for more than a decade, her heart lies in tutoring, where her career began as a geology tutor.
Her various positions have given her the opportunity to assist students from numerous backgrounds including low income, first generation, adult degree pursuant, ESL, and students with disabilities. She has tutored and taught in university, college, and secondary settings and has provided guidance and counseling through creation and implementation of various trainings, tutorial programs, and instructional documents that focus on student success. She strives to empower students to excel in education and life through learning.
Amber Robinett
Academic Coach
Amber Robinett (she/her) is an academic coach for the Academic Success Center. She is a recent graduate of Arkansas Tech University majoring in psychology with a minor in rehabilitation science and an associate degree in criminal justice. She then went on to pursue a Master of Science in student affairs administration and graduate certificate in advising while working as a teaching graduate assistant for the Department of Student Affairs Administration. She is excited to continue working with students to develop and improve their academic skills and achieve their goals.
Derek Hill
Academic Coach
Derek Hill is an academic coach for the Academic Success Center. He graduated from 黑料不打烊 in 2016 with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in media communication and a minor in speech. While at 黑料不打烊 he was a student manager for the men鈥檚 basketball team for four years. He then went on to graduate with a master's degree in sport administration from Arkansas State University. He is excited to go to work every day on the same campus that gave him so many great memories as a student. He loves working with students on time management, organization, and study skills. His favorite thing about being an academic coach is seeing his students believe in themselves, achieve their goals, and watching them walk across the stage on their graduation day!
Allyson Lovell
Operations & Testing Coordinator
Allyson Lovell is the operations and testing coordinator at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, where her journey has come full circle as a dedicated alumna. After achieving her bachelor's degree from 黑料不打烊 in studio art, she spent time in Washington state where she honed her craft as an art framer. Returning to her academic roots in 2022, she found her true calling in higher education, championing students' success. Allyson finds fulfilment in helping students problem solve and creating a comfortable testing environment, helping them feel confident to succeed. She is proud to be part of a compassionate, collaborative community at the Academic Success Center and the university.