Physics & Astronomy 107 A-Stars Program

The A-Stars program was started at the end of Autumn 2006 to provide
tutoring resources to Physics & Astronomy 107 students in
sections taught by Dr. Gerard Williger.  A-Stars must have
earned an A in a previous section, and be available to tutor current
students, either officially as a learning assistant or tutor
through the REACH Center, as officially approved tutors by
the Dept. of Physics & Astronomy for the course or on an
individual basis.  These students are commended for their
scholarship and their willingness to help others.  Please see the
current Physics & Astronomy 107 website or Gerard Williger for
contact information, available hours and further details
about tutoring resources.

Revised 8 Feb 2025

Current A-Stars
# = Course Learning Assistant for the REACH Center
&=tutor in the REACH Center

Name                    __ Major                  Semester taken   username, semester(s) served, other majors/activities

 
Juneau Hartsfield     Psychology                               Au 2024        wmhart03 Sp 2025
Florian Kasten         Education/Sports Admin           Au 2024         ftkast01   Sp 2025
Brady Smith             Physics, min Math+German     Sp 2022         btsmit20 Au 2022&, Sp 2023&, Au 2024&, Sp 2025&



 Honorary A-stars (physics majors willing to help)
To Be announced

" On leave" for Spring 2025, awaiting confirmation for Autumn 2025:

Clark Rockhill           Music                                      Au 2024         cwrock01 



# Learning Assistant past or present
& REACH Center tutor


Retired A-Stars

name                     major                      semester taken   semester(s) served

Frank Bencomo        Int'l Studies                       Au 2014     Sp 2015, Au 2015, Sp 2016, Au 2016, Sp 2018
Ben Ballard               Physics                             Sp 2011     Au 2012, Sp 2013,  Au 2014
&, Sp 2015&, Au 2015&
Elmedina Brkic          Education/Biology            Sp 2020     Au 2020, Sp 2021
Caleb Brown             Computer Science           Au 2006     Sp 2007
Travis Brown             Civil Engineering             Au 2010     Sp 2011, Au 2012, Sp 2013, formerly psych, physics
Josh Carreer             Computer Science           Sp 2011     Au 2012 formerly Speed School Engineering
Katie Clark                Political Science               Sp 2008    Au 2008, Sp 2009
, Au 2009, Au 2010
Jackie Cluxton          Music                                Au 2014    Sp 2015
Jedi Cowart              Geography                        Au 2008    Sp 2009
, Au 2009, Au 2010
Brian Devine             Business                          Au 2012     Sp 2013, Au 2016, Sp 2016
Zach Driscoll             Music/Jazz Studies          Sp 2009    Au 2009
Eric Feil                     Physics                            Au 2010     Sp 2011, Au 2012, Sp 2013&
Carly Franklin            Communications              Sp 2018    Au 2018, Au 2019, Sp 2020, Au 2020, Sp 2021 (last 2 as an alumna), as of 2021-22 in physician assistant school
Jonathan Gardner     Music                               Au 2012     Sp 2013
Michael Grim            Political Science               Sp 2018     Au 2018, Au 2019
Alexandra Hale         Anthro/Archaeology         Au 2010     Sp 2011
John Harden             undecided                        Au 2016     never served
Kevin Hicks               History                             Sp 2009     Au 2010
Simon Isham             Sociolinguistics                Au 2012     Sp 2013, Au 2014 (went to UL Law School)
Keely Isner                Criminal Justice               Sp 2022     Au 2022
Spencer Jones          Chemistry                        Au 2012      Sp 2013

Kaci Kays                  Elementary Education     Au 2012     Sp 2013, Au 2014

Mikaela Kisegy          Finance                           Au 2020     Sp 2021, Au 2021, Sp 2022
Erika Koressel           Art                                   Au 2021     Sp 2022
Jenna Lichtenberger  Physics                           Au 2008     Au 2010&, Sp 2011, Au2012&#  formerly anthropology
Anna Mallory              Anthro/Nat Sci Conc       Sp 2009     Au 2009, Sp 2011
Jack Mattingly            Communic'n; Ital'n min   Au 2014      Sp 2015, Au 2015, Sp 2016, Au 2016, Sp 2018
Robin Merse               Economics                      Au 2012     Sp 2013, Au 2014, Au 2015, Sp 2016
Sarah Moser              Music                               Sp 2020     Au 2020, Sp 2021, Au 2021, Sp 2022
Chris Mueller             Finance                            Au 2016     Sp 2017
Blake Pantoja           Physics                             Sp 2011      Au 2012, Sp 2013

Charles Pike         possibly Physics & Astro      Au 2008      Sp 009, Au 2009
Adam Poston            Business                           Au 2020     Sp 2021, Au 2021, Sp 2022 veteran
John Ruhl                  Business                          Au 2006      Sp 2007#, Sp 2008#, Au 2008#&
Lindsay Ruth             History, Psychology          Au 2015     Sp 2016, Au 2016, Sp 2017&, Sp 2018&
Zack Sandusky         Business/Marketing          Au 2014      Sp 2015, Au2015, Sp2016
Adele Schultz            Business                          Sp 2022      Au 2022
Stephanie Sidoti        Equine Admin                  Au 2008      Sp 2009, Au 2010#, Sp 2011#&
Tomisue Smith          Social Work                      Au 2012      Sp 2013, Au 2014, Au 2015, Sp 2016
Sarah Spicer             Political Science               Sp 2021      Au 2021, Sp 2022
Amy Van Syoc          Communications              
Au 2010      Sp 2011
Russ Tabolt               Education                         Au 2008      Sp 2009#, Au 2009#
Andrew Teitel            Business                           Au 2022      Au 2023
Connie Tutwiler        Science/Math Education   Sp 2007      Sp 2008, Au 2008, Sp 2009
, Au 2009
Noah Vasilakes        Biology                              Sp 2009      Au 2009, Au 2012 formerly political science
Darby Weerstra      Communicat'ns, Span min  Sp 2018     Sp 2020; Equestrian Team
Heather Wells           Social Work                      Au 2010      Sp 2011#
Jade Wheeler           Political Science               Sp 2022      Au 2022  veteran
Cameron Wilson     Communications+Spanish Sp 2018      Au 2018, Au 2019
Sophia Worth            Business/Actuarial Sci     Sp 2019      Sp 2020#
Ty Yaw                      Business/Marketing        
Au 2010       Sp 2011
Sam Zeuske             Business                           Sp 2016      never served



# = former  Course Learning Assistant for the REACH Center
& = former tutor in the REACH Center

A-star connections: Scouting: Josh Carreer; ROTC:  Russ Tabolt;   Mortar Board and horses: Stephanie Sidoti; Rowing: Amy Van Syoc;
journalism: Simon Isham;  Music: Robin Merse;  Color guard: Tomisue Smith; choir, 3rd shift UPS Jack Mattingly; fraternity Chris Mueller



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