Joe and Pauline Kent Center for Student Success
The Kent Center advises for undergraduate and graduate educator preparation candidates. If you have a passion for inspiring others and want to make a difference in the lives of young people, then teaching is right for you. You can become an Idaho teacher from anywhere in our state. Contact us to find out how today!
Drop-in Advising
School of Education Kent Center advisors host "drop-in" Zoom advising every Thursday evening during Fall and Spring semesters (when school is in session) from 5 - 7 pm.
We welcome students with majors in Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Special Education, Blended Early Childhood, Master of Arts in Teaching, Outdoor Education, and Sport Management.
For virtual "drop-in" appointments, simply click on our, and talk directly with an advisor! We will "see you" then!
Meet with an Advisor
Karen Ludwig
Advising Coordinator
Office: College of Education, Kent Center 211
Laurel Tomin
Advising Coordinator
Office: College of Education, Kent Center 210
Mahlet Asfaw
Administrative Assistant I
Office: College of Education, Kent Center 215
Focus Areas: General Field Experience Office Questions, Background Checks, Stipend Dispersal, CPI Funding, and Consortium Agreements
Mahlet Asfaw is an Administrative Assistant for the Office of Field Experience and the Kent Center for Student Success, with a background in customer service and insurance management. She specializes in administrative coordination, effective communication, and providing support to students, staff, and partners with professionalism and efficiency. Her experience has enabled her to develop strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a service-oriented approach, contributing to a welcoming and well-managed academic environment. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Management from Unity University and an Associate degree in Insurance from the Ethiopian Institute of Banking and Insurance. Outside of work, she enjoys roasting coffee and preparing traditional Ethiopian foods for her family.