About Us

The Learning Commons provides a comfortable and inclusive environment to support students with their academic goals. As a learning center we are an interactive academic space with a variety of support services and programs.

Our credentials include College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) International Tutoring Training Program Certification and The International Center for Supplemental Instruction at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Accredited Program status.

CRLA International Tutor Training Program Certification

The International Center for Supplemental Instruction at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Accredited Program

A team of dedicated professional staff and approximately 100 student employees engage BGSU students with a purpose to help them experience academic success.

Meet the Staff

Director

Travis Brown

Position: Director, The Learning Commons and FLY Program
Ph.D., Foundations of Education, The University of Toledo
M.Ed., Educational Administration, Xavier University
B.S., Education, Miami University
Email: brownst@bgsu.edu

Tutoring Services

J. Clevenger

Position: Assistant Director, Tutoring Services
M.A., Literary and Textual Studies, Bowling Green State University
B.A., English and Creative Writing, University of North Carolina at Wilmington
B.B.A., Information Systems & Operations Management, The University of Toledo
Email: jcleven@bgsu.edu

Teresa Mercer

Position: Tutoring Coordinator
M.A., Cross-Cultural and International Education, Bowling Green State University
M.Ed., Reading, Bowling Green State University
B.S., Education, Bowling Green State University
Email: tmercer@bgsu.edu

Supplemental Learning Services

Jeremy Joseph

Position: Assistant Director, Supplemental Learning Services
M.A., Pure Mathematics, Bowling Green State University
B.S., Education, Bowling Green State University
Email: jjoseph@bgsu.edu

Learning Specialists

Ashley Gallagher

Position: Sr. Learning Specialist
M.A., Applied Behavior and Analysis, Ball State University
B.S., Speech Language and Pathology, The University of Toledo
Email: aanton@bgsu.edu

Brittany Deuble

Position: Learning Specialist
M.Ed., Special Education, Grand Canyon University
B.S., Human Development and Family Studies, Bowling Green State University
Email: bdeuble@bgsu.edu

Lisa Maag

Position: Learning Specialist
M.Ed., Special Education, Western Governors University
B.S., Education, Bowling Green State University
Email: lmaag@bgsu.edu

Megan Percer

Position: Learning Specialist
B.S., Education, Bowling Green State University
Email: mpercer@bgsu.edu

Jaclyn Pessell

Position: Learning Specialist
M.Ed., Reading, University of Findlay
B.A., Business Administration, Tiffin University
Email: jpesse@bgsu.edu

Penny Soboleski

Position: Learning Specialist
Ed.D., Leadership Studies, Bowling Green State University
M.Ed., Reading, Bowling Green State University
B.S., Education, Bowling Green State University
Email: pennys@bgsu.edu

Jordyn Steele

Position: Learning Specialist
B.A., English, Lourdes University
B.S., Education, Lourdes University
Email: jorlee@bgsu.edu

Updated: 01/26/2024 02:31PM