SSAC Staff

Advising Central

The staff members of the Student Success and Advising Center bring to the table a vast wealth of training and experiences. From teaching to event planning, from the sciences to the humanities, from small private colleges to large public universities- the staff of the Center represent a wide base of knowledge and expertise upon which College of Education students are encouraged to call. The staff members of the Center should be used as a resource for all students. Read below to find out more information about the Student Success and Advising Center team.

	Tremaine Brittian Academic Advisor, Elementary Education Office: 505-G Poe Hall Phone: (919) 513-0921 Email: tremaine_brittian@ncsu.edu Education: B.S. Textile and Apparel Management, N.C. State University M.Ed. Counselor Education, College Counseling, N.C. State University Why Advising? I enjoy working with college students because of the transition, growth, and development, that students experience during this time. It is a passion of mine to help students develop academically, as professionals, and as individuals.
	Jane Brocious Academic Advisor, Middle Grades LA/SS, Business and Marketing ed. Office: 505-F Poe Hall Phone: (919) 515-0597 Email: jane_brocious@ncsu.edu Education: B.S. English (Education minor), Appalachian State University M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction (English Educ.), N. C. State University Why Advising? Meeting face to face with college students to support and nuture their growth is a joy to me. Because the advising process is interactive and dynamic, I get to enjoy accompanying my advisees on their academic and personal journeys towards becoming teachers.
	Janice coats Administrative Assistant Office: 505 Poe Hall Phone: (919) 515-0595 Email: janice_coats@ncsu.edu Education: B.S. Business Administration, Winthrop University Why Students? I enjoy getting to know undergraduate students and providing them with assistance and encouragement as they transition into college life
	Tara hudson Graduate Assistant Office: 505 Poe Hall Phone: Email: tara_hudson@ncsu.edu Education: B.A. Women's Studies, University of Virginia M.Ed. in progress Higher Education Administration, N.C. State Univ. Why Advising? When I was in college, my advisors did little more than sign papers for me. When I later learned what advising could and should be, I knew I'd found my niche. Advising is about so much more than selecting classes or majors; it's about discovering yourself, and it is immensely rewarding to facilitate that self-discovery process.
	Eileen Williams Lecturer and Coordinator of Advising for Math Education Office: 505-D Poe Hall Phone: (919) 515-1062 Email: eileen_williams@ncsu.edu Education: B.S. Mathematics Education, N.C. State University M.Ed. Mathematics Education, N.C. State University Why Advising? I never get bored when working with young adults. Also, I think I can help students get off to a good start here at N.C. State and help them feel connected to their major as well as the College of Education.
	Brad Wingo Coordinator of Advising, Advisor for Science Education Office: 505-B Poe Hall Phone: (919) 513-2701 Email: brad_wingo@ncsu.edu Education: B.S. Biology, North Carolina Wesleyan College M.Ed. Higher Education Administration, N.C. State University Why Advising? Helping college students set and reach academic and personal goals is a very rewarding career. By supporting students and connecting them with campus resources and opportunities, I can make a true impact on the lives and experiences of my advisees.
	Deidre Yancey Academic Advisor, Elementary Education Office: 505-C Poe Hall Phone: (919) 513-2023 Email: deidre_yancey@ncsu.edu Education: B.A. Journalism & Mass Communication and Music (double major), UNC Chapel Hill M.S. Counseling and Educational Development, Student Development in Higher Education, UNC Greensboro Why Advising? I am passionate about the success of students, not just academically, but personally, professionally, and in life. Advising allows me to take on the role of coach and mentor, and provides a way to connect to students with meaningful people and experiences and will prove beneficial to their overall success. Working with college students also keeps me young!