Staff of Upward Bound
| Sandra M. Gonzales, Director |
Bio: I have worked with youth from middle school on up to college as a youth 
specialist for runaway
teens, a middle school teacher, a Coordinator for Big Brother Big Sister at Columbia University, a Social Services Director
for a community health organization and as a cultural consultant through a consortium with the State of Washington.
I have earned a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Michigan State University, a Master's Degree in Psychology from
Antioch University in Seattle, Washington and a second Master's Degree in Education from Columbia University in New York
and I am working hard to complete my doctoral degree, in International Educational Development, specializing in families and communities. |
| Personal Information: I have a wonderful husband and a beautiful son, named Julian. Writing my doctoral dissertation, being a mommy and Upward Bound keep me pretty busy, but I do love to garden and cook in my spare time. I also enjoy traveling and have been to every continent in the world except for Australia/Oceana. |
| I love my job because . . . I was the first in my family to earn a college degree and I know how hard, confusing, frustrating, overwhelming and scary the college process can be. As a result, I enjoy creating programs that will help our students persist and succeed in reaching their goals. I also enjoy celebrating every unique person in our program - we have an amazing group of students and families. Serving them is one of the best parts of my job! |
| Email: sgonzal3@emich.edu |
| Florence Andrews, Associate Director |
Bio:  I worked fifteen years in Information Technology before starting
work as an Upward Bound secretary in 1995. I have an Associates Degree in Business Information, a BBA in Business Administration and a Bachelors of Science degree in Management and Organizational Development. I recently earned my master's degree in Education. |
| Personal Information: I am an avid reader and admitted computer geek. I am trying to develop a more physical exercise regime. I walk in the woods near my house and am trying to cook healthier. I would love to learn to ride a horse. |
| I love my job because . . . I love watching youth develop right before our eyes. Parents are with their students everyday and growth is somewhat gradual. With us the transformation over the years from 8th to 12th seems more apparent. I especially enjoy seeing the students come back after they achieve their academic goals. |
| Email: florence.andrews@emich.edu |
| Corey Baskin, Program Specialist |
Bio: I am a graduate of Eastern Michigan University where I was a student
 athlete competing in
Football as well as Track and Field. I received a Bachelor of Science degree with a double major in African American Studies
and Communication in 1998. In 1999 I was awarded the King, Chavez, Parks Future Faculty Fellowship (KCP).
I completed my graduate studies in 2002 at Eastern Michigan University receiving a M.A. in Communication.
I have worked in higher education as a program coordinator and, adjunct instructor at Eastern Michigan University (EMU),
at The University of Cincinnati, (Raymond Walters College) in Ohio and at Washtenaw Community College.
I have worked with youth in a variety of capacities in programs such as America Reads, the Harriet Street Center,
the Student Incentive Project and as a football coach (defensive coordinator)
for the Willow Run Football Team located in Ypsilanti, Michigan. |
| Personal Information: I am a sports enthusiast who is committed to lifelong learning. My hobbies include acting, weight-lifting and music. My favorite quote, by Marva Collins is, "Excellence is not an act but a habit. The things you do most are the things you do best." |
| I love my job because . . . it gives me the opportunity to work with young adults. I enjoy my job because of the one on one time I have with students from various backgrounds. I love my job because I get to continue the work that amazing individuals started like Charles Hamilton Houston, Thurgood Marshall, Dr. Martin Luther King, Ida B. Wells and Coretta Scott King. |
| Email: cbaskin@emich.edu |
| Linda Tubbs, Senior Secretary |
Bio: I earned a Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in History and Sociology from Central Michigan University. I have held administrative assistant and secretarial positions prior to coming to Eastern Michigan University. |
| Personal Information: I enjoy pursuing the cultural arts, cooking, travel and doing community service work. My goal is to obtain an Internet Professional Certificate with a specialty in website design from Washtenaw Community College. |
| I love my job because . . . I enjoy the variety of responsibilities and interaction with a wide range of people. |
| Email: linda.tubbs@emich.edu |
