TRIO SSS Staff at City College

Office: Tech A022 

Phone: (406) 657-1668

Email: l.gittingscarlson@msubillings.edu

Where are you from?

My hometown is Omaha, Nebraska.

What was your major/program of study?

I started college by obtaining an Associate's Degree while working full-time to pay for tuition, right out of high school.  After this degree, I decided to take some time off and work.  About seven years later, I felt I was ready to go back to college.  As an older, nontraditional student I received my Bachelor's of Science in Sociology & Anthropology from MSU Bozeman while working three-quarters to full-time.  Fast forward a few more years and I completed my Master's in Public Administration at MSU Billings while working full-time and taking care of a busy family.

I enjoy creating artwork, listening to music, learning new things, and spending time with my husband, two boys, and our dogs.

Office: Tech A022

Phone: (406) 657-1763

Email: jennifer.pope@msubillings.edu 

 

Office: Tech A023

Phone: (406) 247-3028

Email: hannah.romick@msubillings.edu

Where are you from?

I am from a small town named Glenrock, WY which has just 2,500 people.

What was your major/program of study?

For my Bachelor's degree, I studied Criminal Justice and Sociology with minors in Honors and Spanish. I am currently finishing up my Master's degree in Public Administration with a concentration in Criminal Justice. 

What are some of your favorite hobbies?

My favorite hobbies include listening to and finding new music, crafting, playing with my cat (Nami), and playing computer games with my husband.

Office: Tech A021

Phone:(406) 247-3051

Email: joseph.stack@msubillings.edu

Where are you from?

I am originally from Fargo, North Dakota, but I came to Billings from Bismarck!

What was your major/program of study?

I completed my Bachelor of Science from North Dakota State University in Psychology! I also spent a few years studying Counseling as a Master's student at Minnesota State University Moorhead.

What are some of your favorite hobbies?

I play probably too many video games, but I do also enjoy hiking and generally being outdoors. That evens it out, right?

What inspired you to work at TRIO SSS?

I have a passion for working in higher education and for working with students. As a student, I often found myself wishing I knew who to turn to for help with academics. Now, as a graduate, I want to be a part of the team that students can turn to for help navigating higher education and beyond!

Office: Tech A021

Phone: (406) 657-1675

Email: david.airne@msubillings.edu

Where are you from?

I have lived in 15 states, but I am excited to be living in Montana.

What was your major/program of study?

I did my undergraduate work at Winona State University in Winona, MN. After my undergrad, I did not know what all I wanted to do and a friend recruited me to come to North Dakota State University in Fargo, ND to do my Master’s degree in Communication Studies and help coach the debate program. I taught at several universities, coached speech & debate, and published research on political campaigns and gender.I most recently taught and directed the speech & debate program at the University of Montana.

What are some of your favorite hobbies?

In my free time, I can often be found in the kitchen cooking and/or baking, playing tabletop games, reading comic books, fishing, and watching my favorite teams.

What inspired you to work at TRIO SSS?

I enjoyed working in academia and working with students.  

Office: Tech B020

Phone: (406) 247-3064

Email:keith.henderson@msubillings.edu

Where are you from?

My hometown is Oldham, Kentucky. Before coming to Montana, I lived in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

What was your major/program of study?

I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. My dad wanted me to be an engineer but a friend from church mentioned that I would make a great teacher because of my connection with people.

What are some of your favorite hobbies?

Some of my favorite hobbies include hiking, long walks with my wife Linda, and spending time with our two granddaughters.

What inspired you to tutor at TRIO SSS?

I am inspired to work at TRIO SSS because students want help and are choosing to work with tutoring services—it is incredibly rewarding when students find that they can be successful in the areas they study.

What subjects do you tutor?

Math, Chemistry, Statistics, and Physics.