Project Director
Kate D. Bauman
In three 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 recently returned to her undergraduate Alma Mater 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.
Student Employees
Cherish Dellatore and Shannon Kelly
We are pleased to welcome new student employees to our team. Both Cherish and Shannon are current juniors at Bloomsburg University. Cherish is a PASSHE Board of Governor's Scholar majoring in criminal justice and Shannon is a recent transfer pursuing psychology.
Announcing Summer 2008 Housing Staff
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Housing Supervisor |
Lindsay - Head Counselor Social Work |
Jessica Communication Studies |
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Norman Communication Studies |
Michael Mathematics / Sec. Ed. |
Laura Communication Studies |
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Niki |
Danny Accounting |






