The Academy
Mission Statement
The mission of The Academy is to nurture scholastic growth through a collective study approach by developing diverse learning skills, instilling confidence, supporting cultural inclusiveness and validating college attendance of traditionally underrepresented Bobcats.
Overview
The Academy is a student-centered academic program housed in the Office of Student Diversity and Inclusion. Our objective is to nurture student knowledge through a variety of learning platforms. The Academy wants to see students of historically underrepresented identities feel included on the Texas State campus by providing a safe space to seek academic support.
The Academy is a peer led coalition of multicultural and inclusive scholars bound by the collective goal of increasing academic knowledge and skills. We provide academic support for a multitude of courses through individual, group and online peer-to-peer meetings. Explore our Appointment Scheduler to find out more information about our services and how to book an appointment.
Academy Scholars
Lead Scholar
Name: Jamie Saucedo (He/Him/His)
Major: Interdisciplinary - Curriculum & Instruction; Teacher Certification in EC-6 ESL Generalist
Year: Senior
Hometown: San Marcos, TX
Hobby: When I am not doing homework or spending time with my family and friends, you can catch me swimming in the beautiful San Marcos River.
Email: jas619@txstate.edu
Lead Scholar
Name: Brittany Howard (She/Her/Hers)
Major: History
Minor: Mass Comm and Business
Year: Senior
Hometown: Houston, Texas; San Marcos, Texas
Hobby: Reading, netflix, listening to and making music
Email: bh1406@txstate.edu
Name: Ana Tobias (She/Her/Hers)
Major: Accounting
Year: Senior
Hometown: Dallas, TX
Hobby: Working out and finding good food spots
Name: Shahad Abdulsahib (She/Her/Hers)
Major: Biochemistry
Minor: Computer Science
Year: Junior
Hometown: Kyle, Texas
Hobby: Working out, travel
Name: Britney Salinas (She/Her/Hers)
Major: Electrical Engineering
Minor: Applied Mathematics Minor
Year: Senior
Hometown: Lufkin, Texas
Hobby: I like to read and paint in my free time.
Name: Robert Espinoza (He/Him/His)
Major: Mathematics; Educational Cert
Year: Senior
Hometown: New Braunfels, Texas
Hobbies: I like to spend most my free time either gaming on PS4 or just watching Netflix. Movie theater trips are always a plus though.
Name: Sabrina Sanders (She/Her/Hers)
Major: Wildlife Biology
Year: Senior
Hometown: Crosby, Texas
Hobby: Playing the trumpet
Name: Damien Pena (He/Him/His)
Major: Electrical Engineering
Minor: Applied Mathematics
Year: Junior
Hometown: San Benito, TX
Hobby: I love to play basketball and stream games on Twitch.