FELICIA MARTIN
Associate Athletic Director for Academic Services

Felicia Martin was named Associate Athletic Director for Academic Services at Texas Tech University in November 2008. In this position, Felicia is responsible for the administration of the academic and student services programs for approximately 400+ Texas Tech student-athletes.

Felicia originally joined the Texas Tech athletic staff June 1999 as a counseling specialist for the tutorial and mentor program. She served as the Coordinator of the CHAMPS/Life Skills program from 2000 to 2003. Felicia returned to Texas Tech after five years as the Assistant Executive Director at Division 1A Athletic Directors' Association.

While at Division 1A Athletic Directors' Association, Felicia was involved in virtually every aspect of Association activities and was responsible for working directly with all Division 1A athletics departments. She assisted with programming and events for athletic administrators' leadership development and played a key role in life skills programs and education for student-athletes (1A CHAMPS Program). She was the primary administrator for the 1A CHAMPS Program of Excellence which included campus assessments and the application process. She was the Association's liaison to various organizations and affiliate groups.

Felicia earned a Bachelor of Science in Educational Psychology and a Masters Degree in Counselor Education from Mississippi State University.

Felicia can be reached at: felicia.martin@ttu.edu.

RODNEY LACKEY
Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Academic Services / Football

Rodney Lackey joined the Texas Tech Athletic Academic Services staff as the Assistant Athletic Director of Academic Services in July 2008. In this position Rodney is responsible for assisting Felicia Martin in overseeing the Athletic Academic Service program and being the lead advisor for football.

Rodney is originally from Detroit, MI and attended Central Michigan University where he was an All-Conference sprinter and team captain. While a member of the track team, he was awarded Outstanding Minority Male Athlete of the Year and the Bill Boyden Leadership Award, which is the highest award a student-athlete can receive. It recognizes a student-athlete in their final year of eligibility that is in good academic standing and whose record best combines participation in a varsity intercollegiate sport with leadership ability in campus affairs and activities. Rodney earned his B.S. in Psychology and M.A. in Counseling from Central Michigan.

Rodney has been in the profession of Athletic Academic Services for over 15 years working at Central Michigan University, North Carolina State University, University of Richmond, and most recently at Texas A&M University.

Rodney has a son named Jonathan, and his wife, Taryn, works in the Registrar's Office at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.

Rodney can be reached at: rodney.lackey@ttu.edu.

BRETT WOHLERS
Assistant Director for Athletic Academic Services / Football

Brett Wohlers, a native of Weeping Water, Nebraska, joined the Texas Tech Academic Services staff in August 2010 as Assistant Director for Football Academics.

He comes to Lubbock from Auburn University where he worked as an Academic Counselor for the football team in the Student-Athlete Support Services for the past 6 years. During his time at Auburn, Brett also coordinated the Study Table and Class Checking programs.

Brett earned a master's degree in 1997 in Sport Management from the United States Sports Academy. He earned a bachelor's degree in Sport Management from Nebraska Wesleyan University in 1994. He also participated on the Nebraska Wesleyan football team. Wohlers is a member of the National Association of Academic Advisors for Athletics (N4A).

He is married to Audra Pugh Wohlers.

Brett can be reached at: brett.wohlers@ttu.edu.

MICHELLE BRIGHAM
Academic Counselor for Soccer, Softball, Men's and Women's Tennis, Volleyball

Michelle Brigham has been a counselor with Texas Tech's Athletic Academic Services office since 2001. Her primary responsibility is supporting the academic achievement and degree progress of student-athletes.

Michelle advises students on major and career opportunities, oversees their academic progress for initial and continuing eligibility, and works closely with university faculty and departmental offices.

Previous experience includes 3 years as an advisor and 2 years as Director of Undergraduate Student Services for the University of Colorado-Boulder, College of Business, and 4 years as Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions for Oklahoma City University. She earned her BSB in Accounting and an MLA with an emphasis in Rhetoric and Communication from OCU.

Michelle can be reached at: michelle.brigham@ttu.edu.

SUZANNE DICKENSON
Academic Counselor for Cross Country and Track & Field

After obtaining her teaching diploma that focused on secondary education and mathematics from Micro the Teachers College in Kingston Jamaica, Suzanne Dickenson went to Abilene Christian University on a track scholarship where she had a very successful All-American career. In 1999 Dickenson finished up her B.S degree in 1999 and her master's in 2001. Her honors on the track ranged from being named on the Junior Pan American and Junior Carifta Teams after winning the Jamaican Junior Championships in the 100m hurdles. She was also a four-time runner up at the NCAA DII Championships in the 100m hurdles and a five-time all american from 1998 to 1999.

In 1999 Suzanne became the student assistant to the compliance coordinator, graduate assistant for the 2000-01 school year before being promoted to full-time assistant coach and UIL regional director from 2001-2006. In 2006 Dickenson was promoted to Director of Athletic Academic Services in order to create a new Athletic Academic Program. In 2008 Dickenson came to Texas Tech University to become the Senior Counselor for Men's and Women's Track and Field and Cross Country.

Suzanne can be reached at: suzanne.dickenson@ttu.edu.

DENISE HOOD
Coordinator of Academic Records / Office Manager

Denise Hood joined the Athletic Academic Services staff in August 2003. Her primary obligation is to coordinate the Associate Director, eight academic counselors, two learning specialists, three graduate assistants and ten student assistants. She is also responsible for assisting student-athletes with textbook issues, study table monitoring, grade reports, the Academic Hall of Honor awards and departmental budget issues.

Denise has been an employee of the University for 23 years. She previously worked in the Texas Wine Marketing Research Institute in the College of Human Sciences. She and her husband, Dennis, have two daughters, Ashlee and Amberlee, who both graduated from Texas Tech.

Denise can be reached at: denise.hood@ttu.edu.

MATTHEW JORDAN
Eligibility Specialist / Academic Counselor for Baseball

Matthew Jordan joined the office of Athletic Academic Services in September 2005. His primary responsibility is to ensure satisfactory progress towards degree and initial and continuing eligibility for all sports. He also serves as the academic counselor for the baseball program.

Prior to joining the athletic department, Matthew worked as an academic advisor for the College of Mass Communications. Matthew earned his undergraduate degree from Big 12 rival, Baylor University, in 1988 with a degree in business management and a minor in marketing. He earned a master's degree in Physical Education from Texas Tech in 1993.

Matthew can be reached at: matthew.jordan@ttu.edu.

JUSTIN PAYSINGER
Director of Student-Athlete Affairs / Academic Counselor for Men's and Women's Golf

Justin Paysinger joined the Texas Tech Athletic Academic staff in October 2009 and serves as the Director of Student-Athlete Affairs. Through the Red Raider Life Skills program, Justin is responsible for providing Texas Tech student-athletes with quality resources that will help them attain personal, professional, academic, and athletic success during their collegiate careers. These programs and events will help to establish the necessary life skills Texas Tech student-athletes will need for life after college.

Justin also serves as the Athletic Academic Advisor for both the Men's and Women's Golf teams. He is dedicated to providing his golfers the necessary support needed to earn a college degree and experience academic success.

He was born and raised in Los Angeles, California and attended San Jose State University where he earned his M.A. in Sport Management and his B.A. in Child and Adolescent Development. While attending graduate school, Justin took on the role of CHAMPS/Life Skills Graduate Assistant. As center on the SJSU football team, Justin was a four-year starter for the Spartans.

Justin can be reached at: Justin.Paysinger@ttu.edu.

KRISTIN PRICE
Learning Specialist

Kristin Price joined the Marsha Sharp staff in August 2010 as a learning specialist. Her duties include assessing the academic needs of current and prospective student-athletes as well as developing learning plans for these students. She also collaborates with Disability Services , University Counseling Center, and local psychologists in order to coordinate the learning assistance program and meet the needs of each individual. Kristin was raised in Mesa, Arizona.

She received her B.A in psychology from The Ohio State University while competing as a student-athlete. Kristin then received her M.S. in Sport Management from Florida State University while working as a graduate assistant in the academic center for student athletes. After graduation she served as tutorial coordinator at FSU before eventually joining the staff at Louisiana State University. At LSU she served as Academic Coordinator for the soccer team and tutorial coordinator before stepping into the role of Learning Specialist.

While at LSU Kristin completed an Educational Specialist certificate in special education and completed coursework to be a certified reading specialist.

Kristin can be reached at: kristin.price@ttu.edu.

HILARY SANDERS
Academic Counselor for Football

Hilary Sanders, who hails from San Angelo, TX, joined the Texas Tech Athletic Academic Services staff full-time in January 2011 as an Athletic Academic Advisor working with football academics. Her primary responsibility will be working with initial-eligibility and walk-on student-athletes.

Prior to this, Hilary worked as a Graduate Assistant for Athletic Academic Services. During that time, Hilary was involved in all aspects of football academics, Life Skills, initial eligibility, academic coaching, overseeing the pilot class checking program, and helping with day-to-day operations of the Marsha Sharp Center. Sanders earned a master's degree in December 2010 in Exercise and Sport Sciences with emphasis in Sport Management from Texas Tech.

She earned a bachelor's degree from Texas Tech in May 2008. During her undergraduate studies, Hilary served as a student-assistant with women's basketball for three seasons. After graduation, Hilary spent a semester at Marshall University as a Graduate Assistant with Women's Basketball pursuing a coaching career, but later switched to academic services.

Hilary is a member of the National Association of Academic Advisors for Athletics (N4A) and the Sport Management Society. She enjoys being with her basset hound, Marty, playing Frisbee golf, and Skip-Bo.

Hilary can be reached at: hilary.sanders@ttu.edu.