Staff - Writing, Reading, Speaking Lab - Pathways Center | Wartburg College, Waverly, Iowa USA

Jette Irgens	Greetings and Welcome to the WRSL! My name is Jette Irgens, and I am the Pathways Associate for the Writing Reading and Speaking Lab. I hope you will find the WRSL a safe place to work on your writing, reading, and speaking skills. Our goal is to work with you in your process of becoming a better, happier writer.
Kaitlyn Baldrige	Hello! My name is Kaitlyn and I am a third-year biochemistry major. I enjoy spending my free time I have volunteering, reading, kayaking and playing my flute in the Wartburg bands. I am an avid movie watcher, and can usually be found knitting away on my latest project. I love to travel, and spent May Term in Israel and am just waiting for a chance to go back. I can’t wait to get back to the WRSL and meet everyone this year!
Hannah Bassett	My name is Hannah Bassett and I am currently a sophomore from the tiny town of Gladbrook, Iowa. My major is secondary English education. My favorite types of classes are those heavy in reading, as that is my favorite pastime. I'm involved in the ARC program and the Wartburg College Concert Bands. I play trumpet in the Symphonic band. Some of my hobbies include: video games, card games, sewing, baking, and spending countless hours in book shops. I am looking forward to working in the WRSL this year!
Jill Bomgaars	Hi! My name is Jill Bomgaars, and I am a fourth year student from Sheldon, Iowa. This is my third year in the WRSL, and I am looking forward to working with all of you this year! I am a Secondary English Education Major with a Spanish Minor. In my free time, I enjoy reading and playing euphonium in the Wartburg College Concert Bands. I also enjoy writing, and I am excited to help you in any way possible. I hope to see you soon!
Angela Church	Hi there! My name is Angela Church and this is my second year working at the WRSL. I’m a fourth year English major, with minors in Writing and History. I am also a Co-Editor for A Knight’s Armor, a Christian literary magazine here on campus. In my free time I can be found reading, sketching out a short story, watching Top Chef or spending quality time with my pet guinea pig, Oscar Wild. I’m ready to help you out however I can in the WRSL, so drop by sometime!
Nicole Felton	Hi Everyone, My name is Nicole Felton and I am a junior Social Work major. I am from Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, but have Iowa blood in my family. I love reading, writing, and listening to other people. On campus I am involved in Social Work Club, Alpha Chi executive team, and am a coordinator for Holiday Shoppe, while working as a Pathways Peer and a WRSL consultant. In my free time, I enjoy watching movies and making late night IHOP runs with my friends. I love sharing my abilities with people and look forward to working with you in the WRSL.
Ellen Gustafson	Welcome! I’m Ellen Gustafson, a fourth-year from Houston, Minnesota. I am majoring in English and Religion, but I also find time to be involved with the Wartburg College Concert Bands, The Castle, Peer Helpers, and a multitude of other activities. Because I love to travel and experience other places and cultures, I spent Winter Term 2011 studying abroad in Tanzania. Other hobbies of mine include reading all types of literature, learning languages, drinking coffee, gardening and cooking, chatting with friends, and helping others. This is my third year working in the lab, and I’m looking forward to spending some time with you in the WRSL!
Juli Herder	Hi! I'm Juli, and I am a senior studying Biology and Spanish. When I am not in the WRSL, you can find me on campus leading an SI, playing the pipe organ, singing in choir or hanging out with I-club. In my free time I enjoy running, biking, camping and cheering for the Green Bay Packers! My favorite Wartburg memory was studying abroad for six months in Córdoba, Argentina and meeting some amazing people. This is my third year in the WRSL, and I look forward to seeing you soon!
Sarah Israel	Hi! My name is Sarah Israel. I’m a third year Elementary Education major, working toward endorsements in Middle School and Social Studies. My hometown is Ames, Iowa, but I spent the first ten years of my life living in Tennessee. I love to play the clarinet in the Wartburg College Concert Bands, volunteer, and just hang out with friends. In my free time I like to read, watch movies, and play my guitar. I hope to see you in the WRSL this year!
Anna Lauterbach	Hello! My name is Anna Lauterbach, and I am from Charles City, Iowa. I am a third year Biology major with minors in Leadership and Chemistry. I am involved in EARTH, I volunteer at Waverly Health Center, and I am a Dance Marathon Morale Captain. When I am not busy with class, studying, or other activities, I like to hang out with friends, read thought-provoking books, express my creativity through drawing, watch television, and of course, sleep. I also love traveling, and I plan on visiting Japan during May term this year. I am looking forward to meeting new people at the WRSL this year and helping students improve their writing, reading, and speaking skills.
Elizabeth McElligott	Hi there! My name is Liz McElligott and I'm from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. I'm an English major with writing minor. I hope to go into publishing or editing, and I love to read. I also play flute in the WCCB, like to run, bike, and play soccer. I look forward to working with you this year!
Ally Milner	Hello there! My name is Ally Milner, and I'm a second year student from Missouri. I'm currently studying Writing and Spanish, or, as another WRSL consultant has so cleverly phrased it, "Spanglish." When I'm not in the WRSL, there's a fairly good chance you can find me reading, writing, baking, or designing scavenger hunts. Whether you see me walking through campus or waiting at the WRSL, I'd love to chat with you, so come on over and say "Hi!"
Kimberly Morische	Hello! I am Kimberly Morische, and this is my senior year at Wartburg. I study English and Spanish education, as well as Leadership. I absolutely love to help others with language and learning new aspects of language myself. I most recently have studied and led groups to study abroad in Chile. Studying abroad has helped me develop a deep respect for students who learn other languages. I am also involved in the Wartburg bands, orientation staff, and scholars club. I believe that college is a great time in life, and I enjoy helping others to feel the same way, whether it be in or out of the WRSL. I hope you have a great year; let me know if I can help you in the WRSL!
Rut Nastiti	Hello all! My name is Rut Nastiti, I am from Jakarta, Indonesia, I've lived in Italy for two years before coming to the USA. I am a Communication Arts major; I want to be a journalist and a writer in the future. I enjoy taking pictures and travelling during my spare time. I am very happy to work with everybody this year!
Kelly Owen	Hello! My name is Kelly Owen and I am a fourth-year from Cedar Rapids, IA. I am double majoring in English and Writing, with a minor in Business. I like to stay busy, so I spend my time on campus working at the WRSL and the library and leading the Castle and Pen & Inc. I enjoy reading, watching movies, and being outside in my spare time. I am very friendly so please feel free to say hi if you see me around campus or come visit me in the WRSL!
Johanna Smrcina	Hello! My name is JoHanna and I am a fourth year student. I am majoring in Social Work and minoring in Sociology and Women's Studies. On campus I am involved with the Volunteer Action Center, Social Work Club, and Manna. After graduation I am hoping to participate in a year long service program such as AmeriCorps. During my free time I enjoy reading, doing yoga, gardening, and being outside. Come by the lab anytime - especially if you need assistance with SW 321.
Dani Tanner	Hi! I'm Dani Tanner and I am a second-year student from Cedar Falls, IA. I am a double-major in Pre-Medicine Biology and Spanish and in the future I hope to be a neonatologist (which is just a really huge word for a doctor that works with premature infantsJ). On campus, I am involved in Spanish Club, Ambassadors, and I am also a lifeguard at the W. In my free time, I love to visit with my family and friends, read books by Ted Dekker, spend time outdoors, and travel. I studied in Costa Rica last May term and fell in love with the culture and scenery; I can't wait to go back my senior year! I love meeting new people, so I am looking forward to seeing everyone in the WRSL this year!
Josh Trueblood	Hey, my name is Josh Trueblood. I am a third year Business Administration major from Bettendorf, Iowa. I play tennis at Wartburg and am a huge sports fan. I also enjoy video games, indie music, playing the drums, and cat naps. This is my first year in the WRSL and I am very excited to work with everyone in the lab.
Serena Ugoretz	Hello! My name is Serena Ugoretz and I'm a second year student from Wausau, Wisconsin. My majors are English and Spanish. On campus, I am also involved in the Pre-Law Club, the Spanish Club, the Student Senate, and I am a Resident's Assistant. I enjoy writing, swimming, reading, and hanging out with my friends. I look forward to working with you in the WRSL!