SI Supervisors
SI Coordinator
Karen Jenkins, LAP lecturer and Supplemental Instruction/Structured Learning Assistance coordinator, graduated from Miami University (Oxford) with a Bachelor's degree in History and a Master of Arts in Humanities from Xavier University (Cincinnati). Her professional experience includes a background in continuing education, college study skills, and African-American Studies at Miami University (Oxford and Middleton branches), Northern Kentucky University, and Union Institute (Cincinnati), along with experience in supervising an instructional staff. Karen has presented, and conducted numerous workshops, and trainings on Learning Styles, Collaborative Learning, and Active Learning strategies at various universities and conferences. At NKU, she teaches an in-service training seminar and a Developmental Writing course. Ms. Jenkins has one child, Treye Smith, who is a graduate of Princeton High School, and a grandson, Sean David Smith.
Contact Karen: Jenkinssmith@nku.edu
SI Supervisors
Joyce Couch holds an MBA from the University of Michigan. She is the Academic Coordinator and computer room coordinator for Student Support Services. Joyce has been very active since coming to NKU. She has assisted in teaching University 101 and is currently teaching developmental Math courses. Joyce is also a member of the Kentucky Association of Developmental Education (KADE), and the Kentucky Association of Educational Opportunity and Program Personnel (KAEOPP). "I love my position because Student Support Services is special...as in a magical place. I am thrilled by the variety of talented individuals, both staff and students that I work with."
Contact Joyce: couchj@nku.edu
Jill Easter came to NKU in 1995 after teaching in Ohio at Lakota High School for 82 years. Well, many years any way. Since arriving here, she has taught reading and writing classes for the Learning Assistance Center as well as supervised leaders in the Supplemental Instruction program. She also teaches University 101, Orientation to College.
Jill received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. She presently lives in Glendale, Ohio with her dog, Prince and cat, Scamper. She loves reading, walking, touring old houses, buying antiques, keeping in touch with family and friends via email and spending time with her grandchildren. She loves teaching at NKU and feels that students will not find a more caring, student-oriented staff anywhere.
Contact Jill: easterj@nku.edu
Greg Walsh has taught in the Learning Assistance Program since 1995. In addition to his English and Reading classes, he is a supervisor for Supplemental Instruction. He is a member of the Kentucky Association for Developmental Education (KADE) and NADE. He was formerly a member of the Executive Committee for the Association in Support of Non-Tenure Track Faculty. Greg is a retired teacher from the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. He earned his Master’s in Education and Bachelor’s of Arts from Xavier University. Greg and his wife Susan, who works for Hamilton County as Deputy Director for Community Development, have a daughter, Carissa. Greg's other interests include reading, traveling, hiking and Xavier basketball.
Contact Greg: walshg@nku.edu