SI Leaders
What is an SI Leader?
For all intents and purposes, SI leaders are tutors but the two jobs do differ. Whereas tutors support general subjects, like biology or mathematics, SI leaders support specific courses such as BIO 2423: Human Anatomy or MATH 1302: College Algebra. Also, SI leaders are paid to attend the targeted classes and design SI sessions (group study) based on the lectures.
For more details about becoming an SI Leader, check out the SI student employment information or contact us.
Sal Aguilar
BIOLOGY 2423/Lab
saguilar3@angelo.edu
Hello, my name is Sal Aguilar. I am the SI Leader for BIO 2423 Human Anatomy Lab. I became an SI Leader to help students establish good study habits and share my tips for success in anatomy lab. Helping students will also be a great refresher to keep my mind sharp in the subject. I look forward to meeting new faces this semester!
A little about myself: I am a post-baccalaureate biology student looking to apply to medical school and ultimately become a neurosurgeon. Interestingly enough, I have an Associate of Arts degree in Performing Arts and a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.
Laurel Asbridge
ACCOUNTING 2302
lasbridge@angelo.edu
Hi, my name is Laurel Asbridge, and I am an Accounting major. I am the SI Leader for Accounting 2302. I provide direct support to Dr. Sunderman’s 11:00 a.m. T/R section but encourage all students enrolled in Principles of Accounting II to attend my SI sessions. Outside of school, I enjoy sewing and spending time with my son.
Kelly Causin
SPANISH 1302
kcausin@angelo.edu
Hello, my name is Kelly Causin, and I am a Spanish with an All-Level Teacher Certification major. I am the SI Leader for SPAN 1302: Spanish II. This semester I provide direct support to Mr. O’Dell’s MWF 9:00 a.m. class; however, I encourage all students enrolled in Spanish II to attend my SI sessions. I became an SI Leader to gain experience in the classroom and to help me keep my knowledge of Spanish current. I also enjoy working with fellow students to help them better understand the material. In addition to SI, I am the current president of Sigma Phi Lambda: Sister for the Lord and a member of Alpha Chi National Honor Society.
Chris Duarte-Manjarrez
NURSING 2411
cduarte2@angelo.edu
Hello, my name is Chris Duarte-Manjarrez and I am a Nursing major. I support NUR 2411: Microbiology for Health Professions. I provide direct support to Dr. Brown’s TR 9:00 a.m. class. I chose to become an SI Leader to help students realize that the impossible science courses are actually not as impossible as they might seem and that they can be passed successfully by anyone. Helping students learn is something that I really enjoy. Currently I am involved in intramural soccer and volleyball with the great friends that I have made since coming to ASU. If I am not studying, then I can usually be found outside playing some random sport or exercising with friends.
Chris Durand
BIOLOGY 2424
cdurand@angelo.edu
Hello, I’m Chris Durand and I’m a Biology major with a double minor in Chemistry and History. This semester I am providing direct SI support to Dr. Burt’s MWF 10:00 a.m. Human Physiology class. I strongly encourage anyone taking Human Physiology with Burt, Griffin, and Adkins to attend my SI sessions. I chose to become an SI Leader because I feel that teaching the material is the best way to know if you truly know the material. Plus, the job pays well. Something interesting about myself, I wrote, directed, and starred in James Cameron’s Avatar.
Stacy Harrington
POLITICAL SCIENCE 2302
sharrington4@angelo.edu
Hello, I’m Stacy Harrington, and I am majoring in Political Science with a minor in Philosophy. I provide SI support to Dr. Jones’s POLS 2302 classes. All students enrolled in POLS 2302 with Dr. Jones are invited and encouraged to attend my SI sessions. I chose to become a SI Leader because I knew I would enjoy helping students be more successful with their study techniques and become more self confident. In addition to SI, I am a member of ASU’s Model Organization of American States. Also, I am CASA Volunteer, Volunteer Deputy Registrar, Notary Public, and Certified Legal Assistant.
Cate Hopkins
BIOLOGY 1411
chopkins@angelo.edu
Hi, I am Cate Hopkins. I hold a BA in English, specializing in Technical and Business Writing, and Sociology. I am the SI Leader for Dr. Dixon’s BIO 1411: Man and the Environment. This biology class is for non-science majors, so my SI sessions help those unfamiliar with science better understand the big picture. I became an SI Leader because I want to share my knowledge and experience as a student with others. I enjoy helping other students learn successful study habits and excel in their class. In addition to being an outgoing and entertaining SI leader, I am a member of Alpha Chi and Sigma Tau Delta.
Chris Leto
CHEMISTRY 1412
cleto@angelo.edu
Hello, I am Chris Leto, and I am majoring in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. This semester, I am the SI Leader for CHEM 1412: General Chemistry II. I provide SI support for Dr. Boudreaux’s CHEM 1412 classes. Attending tutor sessions has made a huge difference in the courses I have found difficult. As a result, I was encouraged to provide the same help to others. Outside of SI, I am a member of TriBeta, a Grape Creek Volunteer Firefighter/EMT, and I like to scuba dive.
Kelsey Merritt
BIOLOGY 2423
kmerritt1@angelo.edu
Hi, my name is Kelsey Merritt and I am a Kinesiology major with a double minor in Psychology and Biology. I am the SI leader for the lecture portion of Biology 2423: Human Anatomy. I provide direct SI support for Dr. Adkin’s TR 11:00 a.m. class. However, I encourage everyone enrolled in BIO 2423 to attend my SI sessions. I chose to become an SI Leader because I love anatomy and I felt that job would be really fulfilling. Outside of SI, I am a member of Kappa Mu Omega, Young Life, and the Honors Program. Also, I am an Emissary for the Honors Program. An interesting face about me is that I’m an avid runner and am currently training for a half-marathon.
Mira Myrice
ACCOUNTING 2301
mmyrice@angelo.edu
Hello, I’m Mira Myrice, and I am an International Business major with a minor in German. I am the SI Leader for ACC 2301: Principles of Accounting I and provide SI support for Dr. DeCelles classes. I became an SI Leader because I wanted more experience in accounting and also wanted to see if I would like teaching students. Currently, I am involved in ROTC, the Honors Program, Silver Wings, and Intramurals. Also, I am the HSA President and am a student worker at West Texas Collection. I am from North Dakota, and like sports and the outdoors. After graduation, I hope to work for a large multinational firm that is in partnership with Germany.
Daniel Petersen
HISTORY 1302
dpetersen@angelo.edu
Hi, I’m Daniel Petersen, and I am majoring in history with a minor in English. I am the SI Leader for Dr. Hindman’s History 1302: History of the United States, 1865 to present. I became an SI Leader because I like history and thought it’d be a good thing to add to my resume. My favorite courses at ASU were Revolutionary Europe and Topics in Military History. My career plans include moving to Washington D.C. or Philadelphia to become a secondary history teacher or a museum curator.
Rick Plum
NURSING 2324
rplum@angelo.edu
Hi, I’m Rick Plum and I am the SI Leader for Dr. Brown’s NUR 2324: Pathophysiology class. I am a nursing major and plan on working as an RN while completing my Bachelor and Master degrees in nursing. My long term career goal is tow work in an operating room as a Circulating Nurse. Before moving to San Angelo, I worked with NASA as a Software Engineer/Analyst on the International Space Station. I enjoy attending ASU sporting events and theater productions.
Marian Regan
BIOLOGY 1480
mregan@angelo.edu
Hi, I’m Marian Regan, and am majoring in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. I am the SI Leader for BIO 1480: Principles of Biology. I provide direct SI support for Dr. Guardiola’s MWF 11:00 am class. I encourage anyone enrolled with Dr. Guardiola or Dr. Russel to attend my SI sessions. I became an SI Leader because I enjoy helping students, and I would also like to teach at some point in my life. Right now I am involved with the Honors Program, Tri-Beta, and Rams4Life. Something interesting about myself, I love to play paintball. Upon graduation, I hope to get a job teaching, while pursuing a Master’s degree in Theology and Bioethics.
