Preparing Tomorrow’s Teachers Peer Mentors

Class: Sophomore
Endorsements: Math, social studies, and reading
Hometown: Ottumwa, IA
About me: Hi everyone! My name is Dhamar. Ever since I could remember I have loved school. When I was little, I would even go to school during the summer just for fun. As I started getting older I became involved in many activities that included kids. After working with kids, I fell in love with the profession of teaching. During the summers, I work at a Prime-Time Youth Care in my hometown. Working at this job has enhanced my passion of becoming a teacher. I cannot wait to share my passion towards teaching with my mentees.

Class: Junior
Endorsements: English, math and reading
Hometown: West Des Moines, IA
About me: Hello, I’m Brynn! In addition to majoring in Elementary Education, I am pursuing a minor in Learning Technologies. Outside of my coursework I am a member of the Cyclone Varsity Marching Band, Basketball Pep Bands, and a member of the music sorority Tau Beta Sigma. I love attending any and all sporting events beyond those that I am involved in. I look forward to getting to working with you all and help you to start your college career at Iowa State! Go Cyclones!

Class: Junior
Endorsements: English and reading
Hometown: Hopkins, MN
About me: Hey all! My name is Michael. In my free time you can catch me running, playing sports (basketball and golf), drinking coffee, or, if i have time, hiking and traveling. I also do whatever I can to be involved. Whether it be being a peer mentor, helping out around campus, or simply just joining clubs and intramurals. Overall, I am excited to become an elementary school teacher, but even more excited to meet all the incoming freshman!

Class: Sophomore
Endorsements: Special education, math, and reading
Hometown: Omaha, NE
About me: At Iowa State I have gotten involved in the Greek Community, STARS (campus tour guides), and the ISU Women’s Soccer Club. These take up a bulk of my time but I also enjoy watching Netflix, babysitting, and baking! I love staying active and balancing school work and my social life. I’m excited to be a peer mentor and can’t wait to see what the year holds!

Class: Junior
Endorsements: Math and reading
Hometown: Apple Valley, MN
About me: Hi friends! My name is Sela. In my free time you can find me eating at Windows dining hall, out biking, or listening to music. Here at Iowa State, I’m involved with ILEAD, CHS Student Council, Cantamus Women’s Choir, and Ethical Eating Club. I am so passionate about this major and I can’t wait to help you navigate through your first semester!

Class: Sophomore
Endorsements: English, math and reading
Hometown: Spencer, IA
About me: Hi everyone! My name is Skye and I am from Northwest Iowa. I have five brothers and am the fourth oldest of my family. I have two dogs at home and I am obsessed with them. My favorite animal is a sloth and cry tears of joy every time I see a video of them. In my free time you can find me volunteering at the Ames Public elementary schools, hanging out with my friends, reading a good book, or watching Netflix. I love being an Iowa State Cyclone and everything it entails. I am a proud member of Sigma Kappa and love supporting the other sororities and fraternities on campus. I also attend SALT Co. every Thursday. I love being an Elementary Education major and being a part of the Preparing Tomorrow’s Teachers Learning Community has allowed me to make so many connections with people who have the same love of children and learning that I do. The Education department here is incomparable and indescribable to anything I have ever been a part of. I value having a large support system and was so relieved when I found that here at Iowa State. I hope you are able to find your home away from home here at Iowa State, just like I did.

Class: Sophomore
Endorsements: English/Language Arts, math, and reading
Hometown: Spencer, IA
About me: With my time at Iowa State I have been involved in my Sorority as the Activities Chairman and also enjoy participating in all the other activities! I also am apart of SALT and ISUEA. I have been a Substitute Teacher’s Associate at the Elementary schools from my hometown as well as recently starting my technology internship at Roland Story Elementary School. Outside of school I enjoy running, snowmobiling, and being with my family and friends! I am extremely excited to be an Elementary Education Peer Mentor this year and meet everyone!

Class: Sophomore
Endorsements: English as a second language, math, and reading
Hometown: Marion, IA
About me: Hey everyone, my name is Allison! Here at Iowa State I am peer ambassador for the College of Human Sciences, a member of the Alpha Lambda Delta/Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society, a volunteer for children’s programming at Reiman Gardens, and am involved with the George Washington Carver multicultural student program. Some of my hobbies include reading, spending time with my friends, and drawing. I am so excited to welcome all of you to Iowa State and help you all have a successful and fun school year!

Class: Sophomore
Endorsements: Math, science, reading
Hometown: West Des Moines, IA
About me: Hello! I’m Jaret and I am involved with Greek life at Iowa State along with working for Iowa State Dining. I enjoy music and cooking and look forward to the rest of my adventure here at ISU!