Contact Victoria Lewis, PhD
UA Early College
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Contact Pam Mixon
UA Early College
Learn more about Pam Mixon
Pam Mixon is from Hamilton, Alabama. She has a bachelor’s and a master’s in Secondary Education, as well as a master’s in Educational Administration and an Educational Specialist degree in Educational Leadership. As the assistant director, she oversees student achievement and co-oversees the Summer On Campus program (SOC). In addition, she works closely with high school counselors and UA faculty to ensure students have the resources they need to be successful. Students and parents contact her when they have questions about courses or the SOC program.
Fun fact: Pam has five grandchildren and can be found at most sporting events cheering on the Tide.
Contact Katie Neidhardt
UA Early College
Learn more about Katie Neidhardt
Katie Neidhardt is a Mobile, Alabama native and graduated from UA in 2005. Katie serves UA Early College as assistant director. She oversees the marketing and recruiting strategies for UA Early College and ensures that high school students, their families and high school counselors are aware of the benefits of UA Early College. Students, parents or high school counselors may contact her when they have a recruitment related question or when they’re not sure who they should ask their question to. Katie enjoys working with UA Early College staff to remove obstacles for high school students and help them to utilize all the opportunities this program offers.
Fun Fact: Katie is obsessed with organization and will sometimes drive her family crazy by constantly reorganizing various areas of her home.
Contact Reagan Caddell
UA Early College
Learn more about Reagan Caddell
Reagan Caddell is from Addison, AL and an alumna of the University of Alabama. She serves UA Early College as an Academic Advisor. Reagan supports students and parents through course advising based on the individual student’s anticipated major. She especially enjoys helping students discover their individual passion and ensuring their coursework provides a path to their goals.
Fun Fact: Reagan enjoys spending time with her husband and their two dogs. She also loves playing just about any sport!
Contact Lee Carter
UA Early College
Learn more about Lee Carter
Lee Carter is from Butler, Alabama. She’s been with UA Early College since it began in 2009. In her position, She admits students, awards scholarships, coordinates classes and helps students enroll in those classes. Students contact her when they need help enrolling in a class. Parents contact her if they have questions about their student's account information. She most enjoys allaying the fears of students and parents regarding higher education, and she’s also proud to represent UA with the highest degree of integrity.
Fun fact: Lee, her two children and her daughter-in-law are all graduates of UA.
Contact Leigh Heifner
UA Early College
Learn more about Leigh Heifner
Leigh Heifner is originally from Tuscumbia, AL and has lived in Tuscaloosa for 20 years. She is a proud alumna of The University of Alabama and serves as an Academic Advisor for UA Early College. Leigh assists students with course selection based on the student’s individual goals. She meets with students and parents to help guide them in choosing courses that will build a foundation for them in their college work. Leigh's favorite part of academic advising is interacting with students and helping them achieve their academic goals.
Fun Fact: When Leigh isn't advising, she enjoys spending time with her family. Her husband is an alumna, her son is currently a student at UA, and her daughter plans to be a UA student soon.
Contact Wendy Hoggle
UA Early College
Learn more about Wendy Hoggle
Wendy Hoggle's hometown is Cleveland, Ohio. As the Summer Programs Coordinator, she oversees, plans, coordinates and promotes the Summer On Campus and LEAP programs. Students reach out to her if they are interested in or are participating in either summer program. Parents may contact her for any information regarding the programs or their students’ participation in SOC or LEAP. She finds it most rewarding to see the students grow academically.
Fun fact: Wendy is a loving mother to 4 girls that she is very proud of.
Contact Kaylee Knight
205-872-6471
UA Early College
Learn more about Kaylee Knight
Kaylee Knight is a native of Monroeville, AL. She is thrilled to serve as Recruiting Specialist for South Alabama and the Eastern United States. She looks forward to working with students and their families to share the many benefits of UA Early College. She can help you with the application process and assist in meeting necessary deadlines. Kaylee can also provide information on scholarships, dual credit and course options. She is dedicated to providing guidance, support and encouragement to help in any way possible!
Fun fact: Kaylee competed in the 100th Anniversary of Miss Alabama!
Contact Emily Mott
UA Early College
Learn more about Emily Mott
Emily Mott is a dedicated academic advisor originally from Mount Olive, New Jersey, and is a proud University of Alabama alumna. Passionate about student success, she guides and assists students through course selection, aligning choices with individual goals and anticipated majors. With a friendly approach, Emily walks students through the process and provides important information about their courses. Students and parents alike rely on her expertise for clarifications on course options. Emily enjoys supporting students and is excited to be a part of their UAEC journey.
Fun Fact: Emily loves to travel and when she's not traveling…she's usually spending time with her dog on hiking trails.
Contact John Adam Page
UA Early College
Learn more about John Adam Page
John Adam Page is from Phenix City, Alabama. His job involves working on marketing campaigns and prospective student communication, including maintaining the UA Early College website. Students and parents may communicate with him if they send the office a question by email. They may also see him at recruiting events or on-campus functions. He enjoys helping students get a head start on their college experience and working with the UA Early College staff and faculty.
Fun fact: He loves outdoor activities, water sports and travel.
Contact Lindsey Porter
UA Early College
Learn more about Lindsey Porter
Lindsey Hoyle is from Tuscaloosa, Alabama and has worked with UA Early College since 2015. Her primary role at UA Early College is the coordination of multiple events each year that showcase the UA Early College program and benefits available to high school students everywhere. Outside of event coordination, Lindsey also assists with managing recruiting materials and assisting with student recruitment efforts. Additionally, she assists with responding to parent and student inquiries and is actively involved in the LEAP program. Students and parents may call her if they have any questions regarding an upcoming UAEC event or if they need UAEC materials to share with family and friends. She enjoys all the interactions she has with students, parents and educators as well as working with the rest of the UAEC staff. Her favorite part of working for UA Early College is being part of a program that is supports high school students in achieving their higher-educational goals.
Fun fact: Lindsey has a family tradition of watching “Survivor” and “The Amazing Race” and she hopes for a chance to audition in the future.
Contact Alison Schwartz
UA Early College
Learn more about Alison Schwartz
Alison Schwartz grew up on Long Island, New York. As a UA Early College Program Assistant her primary responsibility is reconciling purchases and maintaining departmental expenditure reports. She’s a primary point of contact for students and parents with general questions about UA Early College. Alison is excited to be part of a program that allows high school students to get a jump start on college and helps guide them along their path toward their professional goals.
Fun fact: Alison loves traveling and has been to five countries and twenty-nine states so far. When she’s not traveling, she’s outside hiking or kayaking with her husband and dog or reading in her plant room (it has over 50 plants and it’s glorious.)
Contact Hannah Sellers
UA Early College
Learn more about Hannah Sellers
Hannah Sellers is a Tuscaloosa, AL native and UA alumna. She’s also a committed academic advisor for UA Early College. Hannah’s role is to guide and assist students and parents through the course selection process, work with students to balance their high school responsibilities along with college level work and to explore possible majors. Students can contact Hannah for an advising appointment each semester they want to take courses. She wants to help students feel confident and at ease during their time with UA Early College. Hannah is passionate about students discovering academic studies they enjoy and helping them get a step ahead for college.
Fun fact: Hannah was a UAEC student and graduated from UA in 2020. She loves spending time with her four sisters and dog Coco!
Contact Leslee Tucker
205-737-2717
UA Early College
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Contact Epiphany Wells-Kelly
UA Early College
Learn more about Epiphany Wells-Kelly
Epiphany Wells-Kelly was born in Tuscaloosa and raised in Pelham, Alabama. As the UAEC 200 Academic Advisor, she helps new UA Early College students adapt to college-level learning. She meets with students and parents to discuss their experience in the course and suggest future courses. Based on a student's anticipated major or areas of interest, she can layout an academic plan and offer paths to achieving there goals. Students reach out to her as part of their registration process or with questions about their anticipated majors. Interacting with students and reassuring them is what she most enjoys about her work with UA Early College.
Fun fact: Epiphany loves arts and crafts and listening to music.
Contact Madison Woodbury
UA Early College
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UA Early College
Learn more about Connar Franklin, EdD
Connar grew up in Hamilton Alabama and earned his BS in Chemistry and MBA from The University of Alabama. Prior to joining the Early College, Connar taught high school chemistry and earned a doctorate degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. He currently serves as an instructor for UAEC 200 courses, where he helps high school students and recent graduates prepare to take on college-level courses. Connar loved serving as a high school teacher and is excited to continue to support and aid students in his new role. Connar lives in Hoover, AL and loves to travel internationally. When he is not teaching, you can find Connar refereeing high school basketball games in the Birmingham Area.
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UA Early College
Learn more about Sierra Wyatt
Sierra Wyatt has lived in Tuscaloosa, AL, her whole life. She has previously been a classroom teacher and advisor for UA Early College, but now serves UA Early College students as an instructor for UAEC 200. Sierra helps students and recent graduates prepare to take on college-level courses. While in the UAEC 200 course, students interact with her when they need help with anything related to their coursework. Building relationships with students and families is important to Sierra and (as a former UA Early College student) she enjoys supporting today’s students as they achieve their academic goals. When Sierra’s not teaching high school students to succeed in college courses, she loves being a mother to her little girl and a “fur-mom” to her two standard poodles.
UA Early College
Learn more about Kathleen M. Morris, PhD
UA Early College
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UA Early College
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UA Early College
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UA Early College
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UA Early College
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