Mentors

Chandler Whitaker:
    Chandler is getting his degree in Exercise Science and minoring in Psychology. His plans are to finish his undergrad here at Utah State University in the spring of 17and then apply for Physical Therapy school as he wants to be a Physical Therapist when he grows up. If you need help in Science, Math, or Social Studies Chandler is you guy. He loves to help high school age students and elementary age students, be able to understand their school material.
     He was born and raised in Bountiful, Utah. For the past seven years I've competitively swam for multiple swim teams and have been an assistant coach for some. He has participated in various swim teams, but says "that swimming is what got me interested in Physical Therapy and TEAM. When I was observing my own coaches I saw how they inspired and helped their swimmers reach their potential. I would love to do the same for those I work with in TEAM as well as those I may encounter as a Physical Therapist."
    Chandler loves all dogs, his favorite color is green, sport is swimming. He enjoys doing anything with his friends and family. His favorite food is Persian, Greek and Chinese. He loves a lot of different kinds of movies and music.


Nicole Andersen:
    Nicole is getting a degree in Family, Consumer and Human Development with an emphasis in Human Development, she will be graduating in 3.5 years When she grows up she wants to be an assistant for people who struggle with addictions. She has a strengths in biology and religious studies. One thing she enjoys about TEAM is being able to get to know the youth, "they are fun to be around."
    She really enjoys being outside and having fun with her family. She dances and sometimes plays volleyball. She says she is a friendly person and can get along with almost anyone.One interesting thing about Nicole is that she has never broken a bone. One thing she wishes she would have understood when she was 16 is that it is ok not to be in the "In" crowd.
    Favorites: Animal: any type of cats,  Color: bright green Sport: to watch figure skating and gymnastics, to play volleyball Food: stuff over chips Movie: Pay it Forward Music: all
Season: spring or fall

Andrus Rock:
    Andrus is study Social Work here at Utah State University. He will be graduating this coming spring (2014) and wants to work in a high school as a social worker. He loves working with teenagers and TEAM gave him a great opportunity to get some experience while still going to school.
    Somethings about Andrus that you may not know; he was adopted from South Korea when he was a baby, has been married for 2.5 year and has a 9 month old little girl. A time when he was brave was when he asked his wife to marry him, " It was the scariest thing ever! I was shaking really bad" One thing he wish he had known when he was 16 and wants others to realize now is, " How important it is to work hard in the classroom, because it will greatly impact your college experience. I didn't work as hard as I should have and I payed for it...literally. One, I didn't qualify for scholarships so I have had to work my whole college career to pay for school. And two, I had to work extra hard to understand certain concepts." "I love life and am happy to be alive!"
    Favorites:  Animal: Monkey Color: Aggie blue Sport: Golf Activity: Xbox Food: Mo Beta's Steak Movie: Remember the Titans Music: Hip Hop Season: Spring

Amy Robinson:
 Amy is studying English Education with a Sociology Minor. "I could end up an English teacher or never ever use my teaching license. No one knows, but I'm getting it anyway!" Amy says  "I am great at English and decent at science and most other things. I am really organized. It almost counts as a subject. I cannot do math. Every time I try to help with homework at TEAM I am really intimidated by Chandler." But the other areas she feels comfortable helping TEAM students.
   Amy says some look at her and thinks she only will listen to Beethoven, but don't be surprised when she talks about Metallica and Sean Kingston. Some other things you might not know about Amy are: she has a hole in the roof of her mouth and  can whistle through it. She hate Christmas and  Thanksgiving. A time when she was brave was: "Once upon a time I moved to North Carolina with no job and no school and no idea what the heck I was doing or what I would do when I got there. That was really terrifying, but it worked out pretty well."
    One thing she wishes she would have understood when she was in high school is, " Saving money matters. Jobs in high school are great, and I wish I had set goals for what to do with my income. The earlier you start, the easier it is" An embarrassing moment in Amy life was, " Once upon a time I was kidnapped from my house at four in the morning as a choir initiation. So that's why I was wearing pajamas at school. And that is also why they ripped wide open in the middle of my ballroom dance class during a lift. The poor embarrassed boy dropped me straight on the ground where I lay laughing hysterically until Colton Balmforth brought me extra sweatpants from his locker"

Mary Prince:
    Mary is studying Nursing right now and will be graduating in 2017. She wants to be a labor and delivery nurse when she grows up.  Her favorite parts about TEAM are "I love helping others, I enjoy the social aspect and helping people." If you need help in science or art, Mary is your girl!
     Mary says "I am from Vancouver, WA. I was born in Sandy though, and I love Utah. I want to travel in a few years, outside the country. I love the arts, and I love to get to know people. I'm fun and outgoing, I love music and I can be sarcastic, at appropriate times. I also am the worst speller!" Something unique about Mary is that she went to an art school for middle school know as VSAA (Vancouver School of the Arts and Academics). One thing she wished she would have known when she was 16 is "Dating isn't the whole world, focusing on oneself is more important."
    Favorites:  Animal: Elephant, Color: Blue, Sport: Gymnastics, Activity: Running, Food:Chicken, Movie: Phantom of the Opera, Music: 70's music, Season: Fall.

Thomas Crose:
    TJ is a double major in Human Movement Science and Spanish. He will be graduating in either 2015 or 2016. When he grows up he wants to be a Physician Assistant, Physical Therapist, or Sports Physiologist. Some of his favorite parts about TEAM is the tutoring. He says he is not very good with Math but any other subject he can figure out or already has knowledge about it.
    Some things you might not know about TJ "I love music. I play guitar and I used to be a Voice major before I changed majors. I like all kinds of sports and athletic activity. I love going to the gym and being active! I am a Boston sports fan and I love my family!" Some advice he has "High school sets you up for your future, but it is also one of the smallest things that will happen you. What you do and what happens to you in high school does not define you." He has never left the Continental U.S. and he does not get embarrassed easy.
Faorites: Animal: Maned Wolf Color: Red Sport: to watch is Bruins hockey to play is probably soccer Activity: going to the gym Food: anything to do with meat especially chicken breast or steak
Music: I like anything. But Chris Young, Brad Paisley, and John Mayer are my favorites.
Movie: "Count of monte cristo" or "This is the end" Season: Summer

Katie Rogers (Site Coordinator):
    I am studying Family, Consumer, Human Development. My emphasis is in Family Services. I want to get a Masters degree in School Counseling. She will be receiving her undergrad this spring (2014). When Katie grows up she wants to be "I want to be awesome. When I was younger I wanted to be a teacher and now I am heading towards a school counseling degree. I also want to be a mom some day."
    Some of her favorite parts of TEAM are " I love the opportunity for leadership that TEAM gives. TEAM is a program where not only college students get to lead but so do the high school students.
I also love team building and all of the people at TEAM. We have amazing students and mentors." If you need help with Psychology or Human Development Katie would love to help ya. She also loves reading and writing, so all of the essays and applications TEAM students need help with she would be great to help ya.
    Some things about Katie that you may not know "I am married to my very best friend and have been for two years. We both graduate in May and are planning on moving to Salt Lake City because of job offers. I love diet coke, ice cream, and pizza. I love to play and laugh. I also really enjoy reading and swimming. I am really good at monopoly but I don't like playing it. My first kiss was when I was 16. The boy missed my mouth. No joke. Missed, it was like an air kiss. After that he asked "Can I try again?" It was pretty awkward. We didn't date very long"
     She has this to say about being brave "I think that going to school and working is brave. I believe that being brave doesn't have to be in one big event but it can be in just living and being happy each day." Something she wished she would have known when she was in High School is "Even though it seems like its the end of the world its not. I was a very dramatic teenager. Everything was the end of the world. I wish I could go back and tell myself that life goes on and that the future is better than the past."

Liberti Summers
     Liberti is will be receiving her Bachelor's degree in Psychology with a minor in Family, Consumer, and Human Development. When she has completed school she wants to be a Marriage and Family Therapist.
     During homework time at TEAM Liberti is very helpful with your Math and Psychology homework. Her favorite part about TEAM is "I want to prepare the kids for college. I didn't do enough in High School and I regret it."
     Some things you might not know about Liberti are "I am 20 years old. I am married. I live and breath school, work, and TEAM. I love to bake. I am from Tooele, Utah"  She says "I have always eaten like a pregnant women. I eat pickles and ice cream. I also love smothering mash potatoes in ketchup. Oh and taco sandwiches are my new go to food. My mom jokes that when I am pregnant I will finally eat like a normal person. My favorite animal is a tiger. My favorite color is purple. My favorite sport is softball. My favorite activity is sleeping. My favorite food is beef stroganoff. My favorite movie is The Lion King. My favorite song changes constantly. My favorite season is fall."
       A funny story from Liberti: " I was playing softball and when I swung the bat it flew out of my hands and made it to third base. The baseman had to dive out of the way. I then had to walk all the way over there to retrieve it and finish my turn batting"
       She says a time when she was brave was coming up here to go to school, she had to change her whole life, but knows that by doing these things she is bettering her life. One thing she wished she would have understood in high school is " You can say no to your friends. If you do not have time for something say that you cannot do it."