Meet Our Advising and Student Success Team
The Advising and Student Success Center is dedicated to supporting students throughout their academic journey. Our team of experienced advisors, faculty, and staff are here to provide guidance, resources, and encouragement to help students achieve their educational and career goals. Whether you need academic advising, professional development support, or mentorship, we are committed to your success.
Get to know our dedicated team and find the right advisor to assist you on your path to becoming an educator!
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Sydney Boyer Academic Advisor
Academic Advisor
sboyer17@kennesaw.edu
(470) 578-5922
BEB 230Sydney is excited to work within the Bagwell College of Education and help students fulfill their academic goals. With four years of experience as a high school educator, she is passionate about supporting educators and uplifting those within the education community. She loves to travel and spend time with family. Sydney advises Elementary Education and Learning, Design and Technology majors (last names K-Pe) and all History Education majors.
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Amanda Frank Lead Academic Advisor
Lead Academic Advisor
awilkin9@kennesaw.edu
(470) 578-6105
BEB 225Amanda Frank is from Marietta, Georgia. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Auburn University and received a Master of Education in Professional Counseling (College Student Affairs program) from the University of West Georgia.
Amanda enjoys working in higher education and enjoys encouraging students to realize and fulfill their full potential. She loves sports, especially Auburn football, and loves to travel.
Amanda advises the following majors: Elementary Education (last names A-C), Learning Design & Technology (last names A-C), Birth through Kindergarten and Secondary Education majors.
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Ayanna Ivery Academic Advisor
Academic Advisor
abaxte14@kennesaw.edu
(470) 578-5960
BEB 231Ayanna is originally from Virginia and was raised right here in Atlanta. As a former early childhood educator herself, she is passionate about guiding aspiring teachers along their journey of matriculating into certified teachers. She prides herself on being a knowledgeable, accessible, and compassionate advisor and supporter of her advisees.
In her spare time, she enjoys adventuring with her three children, dancing, and serving others in her community. She holds a Bachelors degree in Exercise Science and is in progress of obtaining her M.Ed in Higher Education Administration. Ayanna advises Elementary Education and Learning, Design and Technology majors (last names D-J) and all Middle Grades Education majors.
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Raynice Jean-Sigur Interim ESS Director and Professor of Early Childhood Education
Interim ESS Director and Professor of Early Childhood Education
rjeansig@kennesaw.edu
(470) 578-4475
KH 3009ADr. Raynice has been a faculty member in the Bagwell College of Education for over 20 years. During her time in Bagwell, she has taught several courses in the Elementary and Early Childhood Education Department including Child Development, and Preschool Curriculum. In 2010, she, along with her colleagues, launched the Birth through Kindergarten program. She also coordinated this program for over 9 years. She has chaired and served on over 20 dissertation committees. Dr. Raynice focuses on student success at the undergraduate and graduate levels. In her current role, she serves as the faculty advisor for the Educators of Tomorrow student organization and the Bagwell Student Ambassadors. Dr. Raynice's research agenda includes topics about teacher preparation, child development, families and children with medical/special needs, leadership in early care, and student achievement. When she is not teaching, or working on her research, she is involved with student recruitment and retention through campus tours, school visits, and Bagwell events that promote student engagement.
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Amy Jordan Administrative Assistant
Administrative Assistant
ajorda60@kennesaw.edu
(470) 578-2802
BEB 225Amy Jordan is an Atlanta native, who prior to coming to KSU, worked as a legal secretary and volunteer at her daughter's school. Each day, Amy is learning as much as she can about the many offerings and opportunities Bagwell College has to offer students.
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Jamal Murray Academic Advisor
Academic Advisor
jmurra68@kennesaw.edu
(470) 578-6105
BEB 225Jamal Murray loves working in higher education and enjoys helping students reach their goals and stay on track to graduate. He loves to exercise and loves to travel.
Jamal advises Elementary Education and Learning, Design & Technology majors (last names Ph-Z) and Health & Physical Activity Leadership (HPAL) Teacher Education track.