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

Jill Bomgaars	Hi! My name is Jill Bomgaars, and I am a second year student from Sheldon, Iowa. 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, so I am looking forward to helping you in any way. I hope to see you soon!
Sarah	Greetings one and all! My name is Sarah and I'm a third-year Secondary English Education major. I may come from the small town of Oelwein, Iowa, but I love to travel. I've taken many road trips and have even been to Europe. Besides traveling I also love to read, write, watch movies, enjoy the out-of-doors, and hang out with friends. I love meeting new people and learning new things so I'm looking forward to having fun and getting great experiences at the lab this year.
Jen Czachura	Hi! My name is Jen Czachura, and I'm a fourth year from East Moline, IL. I'm majoring in Math and English, even though they're completely unrelated. On campus I'm involved in the WCCB and Kappa Mu Epsilon (math club). I'm also working in the Math Lab this year, so come see me there if you need math help! In my free time I'm usually reading, watching movies, or hanging out with my amazing roommates! I look forward to working with you in the lab this year!
Sarah Eckhoff	Hey! My name is Sarah Eckhoff and I am a fourth-year writing major from Cedar Rapids. I am pursuing a concentration in public relations and a minor in social work. Few things make me happier than music, people, writing, strawberry pie, and orange popsicles. If you can think of a way to pleasurably combine those five things, you should let me know. In my spare time I look for opportunities to find laughs, grass stains, and adventures.
Justin Erickson	Hi! My name is Justin Erickson and I’m a fourth-year economics and political science major with minors in business and international relations. I’m from Cedar Rapids, Iowa and when I’m on campus you can find me playing trumpet in the band, working as a CAP mentor, and participating in a variety of clubs and organizations. I also enjoy golf, tennis, and reading. I hope to see you soon in the lab!
Jake Garrett	Howdy, my name is Jake Garrett, and I am a third-year Elementary Education major from Washington, Iowa. In addition, I am also perusing a Language Arts Endorsement as well as a Leadership Certificate. I can usually be found outside either slinging some Frisbee or just enjoying nature, or hanging out in my room watching the tube and playing some guitar. I look forward to meeting you!
Ellen Gustafson	My name is Ellen Gustafson and I am a second-year from the small town of Houston, Minnesota. I am currently working toward a double-major in Religion and English. I spend my spare time writing my ruminations on life, reading all types of literature, playing my French Horn with the WCCB, cooking (when I get the opportunity), and chatting with my friends. I am also a big fan of traveling, drinking coffee or tea, and helping others. I look forward to spending some time in the WRSL with my fellow Wartburg students!
Juli Herder	Hey there! I'm Juli Herder, a second-year Biology and Spanish major from Rochester, MN. I plan to study abroad in a Spanish-speaking country during my time at Wartburg, and someday I hope to become a doctor for premature babies. I was born in Green Bay, WI, and I'm an avid Green Bay Packers fan! In my free time, I like to run, sing, play the piano and organ, volunteer, and spend time outside. I look forward to meeting you in the lab this year!
Kristin Huinker	Hi there! My name is Kristin Huinker, and this is my second year working in the WRSL. I am a junior currently majoring in social work, and I was raised in the wonderful town of Garner, Iowa. As a self-proclaimed sports nut, I love to watch and participate in a variety of athletics, especially softball, golf, basketball, and football. On campus I am involved in intramurals and FCA, and I enjoy volunteering whenever possible. Even though I was a science major, I love reading and writing as well. I can't wait to meet and work with all of you!
Danielle Kramer	Hi! My name is Danielle Kramer and I am a second-year Communication Arts/Print Media/Public Relations Major with a Spanish and Writing minor. I come from the humble little town of Epworth, Iowa (about 1/3 the size of Waverly if you can believe it). Besides staying busy with school, I also run track, work for the Circuit and the VAC. I enjoy doing anything and everything that keeps me active and busy, but I also love just relaxing and lounging in front of the TV. I am really looking forward to working in the WRSL and can't wait to meet and work with all the great people.
Kimberly Morische	Kimberly Morische is a second-year secondary English education major, with Spanish and leadership minors. She loves spending time with people, listening and making them laugh!
Peter Ostiguy	Hello! I’m Peter Ostiguy. I am a fourth-year Biology major from Johnston, Iowa. In addition to helping out at the WRSL, you can find me volunteering at the Waverly Hospital. This is my third year in the WRSL, and I look forward to helping any and all who have questions. See you in the Lab!
Scott Post	My name is Scott Post, and I'm an English major in my fourth year. Outside of class, I’m involved with the Wartburg College Concert Bands, the Castle, and Pen and Inc. In my free time, I can usually be found reading, procrastinating with the help of video games, or trying something new and unusual. I hope to see you in the Lab!
Mandy Rector	Hello! My name is Mandy Rector and I am a third-year from Cedar Falls, IA. I am double majoring in English and Spanish, or according to my roommates, 'Spanglish'. My favorite pastimes include reading, writing, increasing my encyclopedic knowledge of classic film, and entertaining my friends with my unique sense of humor. I also enjoy spending time with my llama Napoleon and my cat Snowtiger. I like to stay busy and I also work in the Human Resources and Study Abroad Departments. I am very friendly so please do not be afraid to say 'hi' if you see me zipping around campus running errands.
Kendra Reiter	Hello! My name is Kendra Reiter and I am a third year English Education major here at Wartburg. I am from Centennial, CO and even though I really enjoy Iowa, my heart will always be somewhere in those Rocky Mountains. I am very passionate about people, music, writing, and my faith. On campus, I am a member of the Wartburg Choir, part of Big Brothers Big Sister, and co-coordinator of Eucharist. On any given day you can probably find me singing, drinking coffee, writing, laughing, eating chocolate, or doing something incredibly awkward. I am passionate about education and cannot wait to become a high school English teacher. I really look forward to working with you and I hope see you in the lab sometime soon!
Raeann Ritland	Hello! My name is Raeann Ritland, and I am in my second year at Wartburg. I am majoring in English Education and minoring in Writing. I'm from Zearing, Iowa, a very tiny town in the center of the state. During my small amount of free time I enjoy reading, listening to an assortment of music, hanging out with friends, procrastinating by way of Facebook, making scrumptious desserts in Wartburg's bakery, watching movies, and taking trips home to see my family and friends. I look forward to meeting you in the lab!
Erin Suchy	Hello all! I'm Erin Suchy, a third-year student here at our beloved Wartburg College. My major is social work, and I like to study those things that social work majors study. This is my second year that I've worked at the WRSL. My job is great. I get to meet people I might not have otherwise and learn more to strengthen my own skills in the process. In my free time I enjoy running, scrap booking, sleeping, being with my roommates, and hanging out with my sisters (when they are all in the country). I'm told I am a pretty sarcastic person, but don't let that scare you away. Hope to see you at the WRSL!
Scott Post & Jette Irgens	Hi, I am Jette Irgens, the Pathways associate for the WRSL. This is my first year and I would be lost without my excellent student manager, Scott Post (with me in the photo below) and the rest of the fantastic WRSL consultants. I want the WRSL to be a place that will inspire you to work to improve your writing, reading and speaking abilities, and have fun with words, which is why we initiated our Ghost Story Contest this past October. Hope to see you in Pathways.