Meet the First-Year Advising Staff

Every member of the First-Year Advising staff is dedicated to providing high-quality academic advising for freshman students and any student still exploring majors or who has an undeclared/exploratory major.  We welcome you to learn more about our leadership team, academic advisors, and office support staff.

 

Click "Expand All" to view staff profiles for the whole office at once or click on individual bullets to view staff profiles for particular groups. Click a staff member's name to contact that person by email.

• Leadership Team

  		Kellie Woodle , Director B.A. Communications   University of North Florida    Advice for Students: "The most important qualities you need to succeed in college (and in life) are 'want to' and 'will do'. If you want to achieve your goals, one cannot exist without the other; you must have both. Remember, faith without works is dead."
  		Bruce Turner ,   Associate Director   M.P.A.  University of North Florida  B.A.E. Social Science Education  University of North Florida    Advice for Students: "Treat getting your education as a full-time job. Sacrificing money and free time in the short term will benefit you in the long run."

• Academic Advisors

  		Natasha Chapman , Academic Advisor M.M. Music Education University of Florida B.A. Music University of North Florida Advice for students: "Take advantage of the resources and opportunities at UNF - from the library to study abroad.  Don't be afraid to try new things!"
  		Michele Clements , Sr. Academic Advisor   M.B.A.   University of North Florida  B.F.A. Communciations   Southern Methodist University    Advice for students: "Use ACE tutoring services, it is free and really helps! Strive for a healthy balance between work, school and play. Keep up with course work by reviewing for each class every day, not just when assignments are due. Use a planner!"
  		Carole Goldberg , Academic Advisor   M.A.E. Elementary Education University of North Florida B.A.E. Elementary Education University of Florida    Advice for students: "Take charge of your college experience! Connect with your professors. Seek tutoring and advising before problems arise. Stay informed about resources, organizations and opportunities. Choose your activities wisely and as you try to maintain balance, remember that education is your first priority."
  		Jeannie Jacobs , Sr.  Academic Advisor   M. Ed. Counselor Education University of North Florida B.A. German Language and Literature University of Florida    Advice for students: "Sacrifice now and put forth the hard effort now. The rewards of a college education are worth it and will be evident throughout the rest of your life."
  		Annette Robinette , Sr. Academic Advisor   M.A. Communication Disorders The University of North Carolina Greensboro B.A. English University of Florida    Advice for students: "Enjoy your time at UNF. Get involved in a student club. Ask for help when you need it (if you do not know who to ask for help, ask your academic advisor). Strive to make decisions that you will be happy with in the future."
  		Katie Sarria , Academic Advisor B.S. Telecommunication University of Florida Advice for students: "If you work hard and are kind, amazing things will happen. Take advantage of your time in college to not only focus on your studies but to build lifelong relationships."
  		David Stout , Academic Advisor M.Ed. Higher Education and Student Affairs University of South Carolina B.A. English Florida State University Advice for students:  "College is a time to truly discover yourself and develop critical skills for the future. When times get tough, remember these four words: This Too Shall Pass.  In order to ensure that YOU pass, take advantage of all the great services available to you in the ACE office and throughout campus!"
  		Chelsea Whiteman, Academic Advisor B.A. English University of North Florida   Advice for Students: "It's never too early to start thinking about your future! Take advantage of Career Services to get a clearer picture of what you want to do with your degree after college. Do mock job hunts online to see what kind of openings there are in the careers that you’re interested in pursuing."

• Support Staff

   

  Juani Kelly, Receptionist    Associate of Science Miami Dade College Advice for students:  "Start strong, stay strong, finish strong" and you'll be ready for the future.