Meet the Team

Academic Advisor

sboyer17@kennesaw.edu
(470) 578-5922
BEB 230

Sydney is excited to work within the Bagwell College of Education and help students fulfill their academic goals. With four years of experience as a high school educator, she is passionate about supporting educators and uplifting those within the education community. She loves to travel and spend time with family.

Sydney advises Elementary Education (last names G-Ma), History Education, and Secondary Education majors.

Director, Academic Advising

awilkin9@kennesaw.edu
(470) 578-6105
BEB 225

Amanda Frank is from Marietta, Georgia. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Auburn University and received a Master of Education in Professional Counseling (College Student Affairs program) from the University of West Georgia.

Amanda enjoys working in higher education and enjoys encouraging students to realize and fulfill their full potential. She loves sports, especially Auburn football, and loves to travel.

Amanda serves as the Director of Academic Advising in Bagwell. 

Academic Advisor

abaxte14@kennesaw.edu
(470) 578-5960
BEB 231

Ayanna is originally from Virginia and was raised right here in Atlanta. As a former early childhood educator herself, she is passionate about guiding aspiring teachers along their journey of matriculating into certified teachers. She prides herself on being a knowledgeable, accessible, and compassionate advisor and supporter of her advisees.

In her spare time, she enjoys adventuring with her three children, dancing, and serving others in her community. She holds a Bachelors degree in Exercise Science and is in progress of obtaining her M.Ed in Higher Education Administration.  

Ayanna advises Elementary Education majors (last names A-F), Middle Grades Education majors, and Birth to Kindergarten majors.

Professor of Early Childhood Education

rjeansig@kennesaw.edu
(470) 578-4475
KH 3019B

Dr. Raynice has been a faculty member in the Bagwell College of Education for over 20 years. During her time in Bagwell, she has taught several courses in the Elementary and Early Childhood Education Department including Child Development,  and  Preschool Curriculum. In 2010, she, along with her colleagues, launched the Birth through Kindergarten program. She also coordinated this program for over 9 years. She has chaired and served on over 20 dissertation committees. Dr. Raynice focuses on student success at the undergraduate and graduate levels. In her current role,  she serves as the faculty advisor for the Educators of Tomorrow student organization and the Bagwell Student Ambassadors.  Dr. Raynice's research agenda includes topics about teacher preparation, child development, families and children with medical/special needs, leadership in early care, and student achievement. When she is not teaching, or working on her research, she is involved with student recruitment and retention through campus tours, school visits, and Bagwell events that promote student engagement.

Administrative Assistant

ajorda60@kennesaw.edu
(470) 578-2802
BEB 232

Amy Jordan is an Atlanta native, who prior to coming to KSU, worked as a legal secretary and volunteer at her daughter's school. Each day, Amy is learning as much as she can about the many offerings and opportunities Bagwell College has to offer students.

Academic Advisor

jmurra68@kennesaw.edu
(470) 578-6105
BEB 225

Jamal Murray loves working in higher education and enjoys helping students reach their goals and stay on track to graduate. He loves to exercise and loves to travel.

Jamal advises Elementary Education (last names Mc-Z), Learning, Design & Technology majors and Health & Physical Activity Leadership (HPAL) Teacher Education track majors.