Our Staff
Dr. Molly Reynolds
Executive Director of Transformative Learning
- Instructional & Interpersonal Communication
- Professional and curriculum development, support, & design
- First year student retention
- Developmental Education
- Tutor training (CRLA)
Christie Maier
Assistant Director for The Study
- College Student Development
- Program Administration
- Peer Tutor Training
- Academic Coaching
Julie Bradley
Assistant Director of Academic Coaching
Julie Bradley is the Assistant Director of Academic Coaching in the division of Transformative Learning. Julie comes to Transformative Learning from Kentucky State University, where she served as the Kenan Charitable Trust Director of Student Support Services. There she helped develop 3:1 Systems of Support (Academic, Social-Emotional, and Access-to-Opportunity) for students in the preschool through college pipeline. In addition, she has many years teaching experience of students of all ages in a variety of settings, and most recently taught developmental reading and writing at Bluegrass Community and Technical College. Julie received her BS in Special Education from the Ohio University and her MA in Special Education from The Ohio State University.
Chance Davenport
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Programmatic Student Learning Outcomes
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Program Assessment
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Research Methodology
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Statistical Analysis
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Rubric Development and Implementation
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Instructional Communication; Interpersonal Communication
Rachael Deel, ABD
Director Academic Preparation and Placement
Rachael Deel is the Director of Academic & Placement. Prior to her role in the APP program, Rachael served as the Assistant Director for Presentation U and Marketing Director for Transformative Learning since 2014. Rachael is also writing her dissertation on gender and class politics experiences for working-class woman enrolled at the University of Kentucky with an anticipation of earning Ph.D. from the Educational Policy & Evaluation program in the spring of 2020.
- Higher Education policy
- Student development
- Curriculum development
- Development Education
- Peer Tutoring
Math Academic Preparation and Placement Coordinator
Bailey Ubellacker is the Math Academic Preparation and Placement Coordinator within Transformative Learning. Bailey started with Transformative Learning in 2015 as a math academic preparation course instructor. She has teaching experience in global settings, including Spain, Costa Rica, and New Zealand as well as school levels, including elementary education. She received her BA in Elementary Education, BA in Spanish, and M.Ed in Educational Leadership. Bailey is currently a doctoral candidate in Educational Leadership at the University of Kentucky.
- College Readiness
- Developmental Education
- Teacher Leadership Development
- Instructional Coaching and Mentoring
- School Technology Leadership
Loretta Stafford
Program Coordinator
Loretta Stafford is the Program Coordinator for Transformative Learning. Loretta previously worked with Transformative Learning as a marketing intern and Student Program Coordinator, but also has experience in public relations. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Strategic Communication from the University of Kentucky in May of 2017.