Project Director
Kate D. Bauman
In four years, Kate has had the opportunity to wear a variety of “hats” in TRiO Upward Bound. Prior to joining TRiO, Kate worked for 8 years in higher education including: residence life, admissions and career services. Her educational background includes an undergradute degree in Business Administration and a masters degree in Counseling Psychology and Human Services.
Assistant Director
Tia J.L. Dreckman
After several years as Education Director with the Allentown Boys & Girls Club, Tia earned her M.Ed. in Secondary School Counseling from The Citadel. She is a SC Certified School Counselor and a Nationally Certified Counselor. Tia returned to her undergraduate Alma Mater in 2007 as Assistant Director of BU Upward Bound.
Academic Coordinator
Jennifer L. Cughan
Jennifer’s undergraduate degree is in Sociology with a minor in Political Science and History. After 11 years in the field of Exceptionalities and completing a master's program in Exceptionalities, she accepted her current position as the Academic Coordinator.
Project Secretary
Karen M. Klinger
Karen has worked for six years at Bloomsburg University. Prior to joining TRiO Upward Bound, she worked for the Mass Communications Department. She was also employed by the Bloomsburg High School Library as an aide.
Welcome to our Student Employees!
Joel H. is a Graduate Assistant for fall 2009 from the Secondary Education Counseling Masters Program at Bloomsburg University. His undergraduate degree is in Psychology from Dickinson College. Joel joins us after years in the corporate world in the field of human resources. Aside from pursuing his graduate degree and his assistantship with TRiO UB@BU, you will find Joel on the field coaching high school football.
Stephanie G. is a senior from NY majoring in speech pathology and audiology. We are thrilled to have Stephanie return for year number two with TRiO UB@BU.
Leslie C. is a sophomore from Frackville, PA majoring in biology. She is also a TRiO UB@BU alumnus and former Bridge student!