Kent Center for Student Success
The Joe and Pauline Kent Center for Student Success conducts most advising for undergraduate and graduate educator preparation candidates within the Idaho State University College of Education. If you have a passion for inspiring others and want to make a difference in the lives of young people, then teaching may be right for you. You can become an Idaho teacher from anywhere in our state. Contact us to find out how today!
Karen Ludwig
Advising Coordinator
Office: College of Education, Kent Center 210
Ask me about: Advising questions, teacher certification
Estee Pollard
Advising Coordinator
Office: College of Education, Kent Center 209
Ask me about: Advising questions, teacher certification
Student Teaching/Field Experience
Mona Heern
Director of Clinical Experience
Office: College of Education, Field Experience 219
Ask me about: ISU school partnerships, teacher clinical experience questions
Alyssa St. John
Clinical Experience Placement Coordinator
Office: College of Education, Field Experience 219
Ask me about: Pre-internship placement, Student Teaching Preparation and Placement
Administrative Staff
Mahlet Asfaw
Administrative Assistant I
Office: College of Education, Kent Center 215
Ask me about: Student teaching applications, background checks
Adrienne Scott
Administrative Assistant I
Office: College of Education, Kent Center 215
Adrienne Scott is the Administrative Assistant for the Teaching and Educational Studies department. She serves as a first point of contact for prospective and current students, answering questions and supporting those interested in becoming teachers. Most recently, she worked in Adult Education in ISU’s College of Technology. Her career has also included roles as Accreditation Coordinator for the National Office for Arts Accreditation outside Washington, D.C.; corporate development with the Nashville Symphony; elementary music teacher with Nashville Public Schools; and 15 years in the professional photography industry, where she co-owned a SaaS application and led educational programs for photography businesses. Adrienne brings a wide range of administrative, educational, and creative experience to her role here at ISU.
Ask me about: College of Education admission and advising appointments.