Abby Bidwell (she/her)Coordinator at Macon Abby grew up in Kansas City, Missouri. She graduated from Truman State University where she studied international studies and education. She is now a graduate student at Truman in the Masters of Education program studying elementary education! Her favorite subjects have to do with social studies (specifically anthropology and political science, and geography)! She is also involved with a lot of organizations at Truman! A few fun facts about Abby: She is a citizen of three countries (US, Canada, England)! She is planning to join the Peace Corps after graduation! She is the youth representative on the Missouri Community Service Commission! |
MaKenna Carnes (she/her)Coordinator at Putnam Co & Schuyler Co. MaKenna grew up in Kirksville, Missouri. She is a junior at Truman State University studying vocal performance and music education! Her favorite subjects are anything in the humanities and any course that allows her to engage in social discourse. A few fun facts about MaKenna: She fosters stray cats with her roommate! She has Chromesthesia, which means she can see sounds as she hears them! |
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Nate KomarCoordinator at Milan Nate grew up in Farmington, MO. He graduated from Truman in 2017 and now works full-time for Campus Christian Fellowship. While at Truman, he studied exercise science! His favorite subjects are anatomy, physiology, and math. He loves being active any way he can! He also loves to play board games with anyone who is willing to join him! A few fun facts about Nate: Cereal is his favorite food! He absolutely refuses to wear open-toed shoes under almost any circumstance. Wingspan is currently his favorite board game! |
Whitney Rowland (she/her)Coordinator at Moberly, Westran, & Virtual Meetings Tutor at Knox Whitney grew up in Unionville, Missouri. This year is her second year at Truman where she studies psychology with minors in education and public administration! In her free time, Whitney loves to crochet, read, and play board games/cards! A few fun facts about Whitney: She is a UB alum!!! She started riding horses when she was only six months old! She has also played the flute and piano for over 10 years! |
Casey Voichahoske (he/him)Coordinator at Kirksville & Knox Co. Tutor at Milan Casey grew up in North Sioux City, South Dakota. He is a senior at Truman State University where he studies history! After graduation, he wants to become a teacher in Des Moines, Iowa, and eventually go to grad school at the University of South Dakota! His favorite subjects are history and education. During his free time, Casey likes to read, exercise, and watch sports. A few fun facts about Casey: He is related to David Koechner and Guy Fieri! He enjoys bird watching! His favorite bird is the kingfisher! He was a four-year starter on the Truman State Bulldogs football team! |
Rachael Colley (she/her)Tutor at Milan & Moberly Rachael grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. She is a sophomore child studies major at Truman State University! Her favorite subjects are language arts and history! A few fun facts about Rachael: She has had a pet pig! She participated in an exchange program in Germany! She is one of Dr. Pepper’s biggest fans! |
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Mikayla SchmidtTutor at Westran Mikayla grew up in Huntsville, MO and is an alum of Truman State University. While at Truman, she studied psychology and elementary education! Her favorite subjects are math and science. She also enjoys golf, crafting wedding decor, and wedding decoration! A few fun facts about Mikayla: She is a UB alum!!! She knew she wanted to go to school at Truman since she was in middle school because their colors are purple, their mascot is the bulldog, and they help with Special Olympics! Also, she loves cows!!! (Her and Owen pictured) |
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Murtuza Taqi (he/him)Tutor at Westran & Macon Murtuza grew up in Lucknow, India. He is a senior physics major at Truman State University. His favorite subjects are mythology, history, and astronomy. In his free time, he loves gardening and reading! A few fun facts about Murtuza: He has several pet fish! He loves hiking (and is in no way addicted to it in any sense)! |
