The
Student Care Network at Dallas College is the central and first point of contact for any student who may have a personal, emotional, medical and/or other concern.
All care is organized by our Student Care coordinators.
A Student Care coordinator will individually assess your needs and connect you to resources within Dallas College’s Student Care Network and the greater Dallas community.
Because a successful plan may include multiple resources, Student Care coordinators can help make sure your needs are met. We provide supportive follow-up meetings with you to evaluate successes, problems and/or gaps in support. It’s important to note that care coordination is not counseling or therapy. Rather, Student Care coordinators can develop close, helping relationships with you while coaching you toward appropriate resources, self-care and self-advocacy.
To connect with a Student Care coordinator, complete the
Student Care Network Intake Form.
Kimberly Blevins, MRC
Student Care Coordinator
Richland Campus
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“I am passionate about giving back. I often think of what type of person I would have liked to have had in my life during my years as a student, and I am honored to have the opportunity to be that person for someone else.”
Bridney Casteel
Student Care Coordinator
Mountain View Campus
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“The most rewarding experience as a Student Care coordinator is the ability to inspire and support students as whole people. I am honored to share with students the experience of them overcoming hurdles with a sense of accomplishment and relief with the resources that we provide.”
Sebastian Castillo
Student Care Coordinator
Cedar Valley Campus
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“I enjoy seeing students experience the feeling of accomplishing their goals and realizing their capabilities. I believe in the power of transforming lives through relationships. By investing in our students, we empower them to create the highest quality of life for themselves and their families.”
Jennifer Cole
Student Care Coordinator
Mountain View Campus
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“To the world you may be one person; but to one person you may be the world"- Dr. Seuss
“I love to see the journey of success for students. It brings me joy to know that I connected with them along their path and provided tools to not only navigate life but overcome obstacles.”
Alysia Eichelberger
Student Care Coordinator
Richland Campus
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“I have dedicated 18 years of my professional career to serving the community, including students and other people in need. I love to help people reach their full potential. I like to know that what I do makes a difference in someone's life: sometimes in small, intangible ways, sometimes in life-changing ways.”
Katrina Franks
Senior Student Care Coordinator
Mountain View Campus
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“I enjoy bridging the gap between hope and despair by helping students succeed. Once you have your basic needs met, you can reach for your goals. I understand that life happens and walks right next to pursuing an education. I want to be the connector.”
Wendy Garner
Student Care Coordinator
Eastfield Campus
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“Dreams are for everyone. Sometimes, we need someone to help us through the journey to our academic dream. I love to be the person that is a bridge in helping students along their journey and giving them the resources they need to empower them in making their dream a reality.”
Kerrie Kenner
Student Care Coordinator
North Lake Campus
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“I love building relationships with students and exchanging wisdom, compassion and hope. My job lets me offer support and make a personal connection with students. I can reduce students' worries by offering easy access to resources that lessen their burdens, remove barriers and let them concentrate on completing college.”
De'ja McCown
Student Care Coordinator
Cedar Valley Campus
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“My passion has always been to help others overcome obstacles. No one should have to feel lost and alone at any time. 'No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another,' said Charles Dickens, and it is one of my favorite quotes. It's always a pleasure for me to help others accomplish their goals.”
LaShae Miller, B.S.W.
Student Care Coordinator
Brookhaven Campus
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“I love helping students because I believe in advocating for all people and showing students that there is hope. By giving students support, introducing them to services and boosting their motivation, students can achieve anything!”
Wednesday Newell
Student Care Coordinator
Eastfield Campus
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“I love helping students because students are important. I enjoy providing students service, encouragement and support on their journey to get an education. My hope is that after my interaction with the student, the student feels they are important.”
Alma Olguin
Student Care Coordinator
Richland Campus
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“As a first-generation graduate and a daughter of immigrants, I saw and experienced the hardships this world can place in front of you. I want to be a light in our students’ darkest moments. I want them to know that they have a family at Dallas College who cares about their success.”
Brian Perry
Student Care Coordinator
Cedar Valley Campus
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“I am a first-generation college graduate. I am often reminded of how much I didn't know, which is why it is extremely important to pour into someone else. My desire is to be a servant of transformational change to those in need.”
Janeth Ramirez
Senior Student Care Coordinator
North Lake Campus
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“I love to help students focus on setting goals and making positive decisions for their future. I want to empower students to overcome barriers and develop problem-solving strategies. As a first-generation student myself, I can relate to most of the students I work with.”
Dana Saunders
Student Care Coordinator
El Centro Campus
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“I love the excitement a student has when they have accomplished their goals. To see that excitement reflected on their faces brings me joy and a sense of accomplishment knowing I helped make a difference in someone's life. It is always a joy helping students as they navigate through life and work hard to complete their degree.”
Isis Sneed
Senior Student Care Coordinator
El Centro Campus
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“I was once a graduate student, and there were tough times that I had to get through by myself. I don't want that for our students. When I hear the relief in a student's voice after learning about the resources we have, I remember why I'm here.”
Marie “Deni” Snyder
Student Care Coordinator
Eastfield Campus
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“I firmly believe that every student should have access to education and basic necessities. My daily goal is to translate this belief into tangible actions for the students and the community we serve. Having been blessed with many opportunities, I now feel a sense of duty to offer similar opportunities to our students. Working for Dallas College is a privilege, and I'm honored to serve others through my role.”
Brittney Verdell, L.M.S.W.
Senior Care Coordinator
Brookhaven Campus
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“I love helping students because highlighting that they already have the tools of empowerment in them brings them into a new awareness. I believe that being an instrumental player in a student's journey is not only a passion, but a calling. I enjoy seeing them thrive and exceeding the goals they have for themselves because I remember being in their shoes.”