Meet the Team

• Sydney Boyer

  Sydney Boyer Academic Advisor

  Position:
  Academic Advisor

  Phone: (470) 578-5922
  Email: sboyer17@kennesaw.edu
  Location: BEB 230

  
  Sydney is excited to work within the Bagwell College of Education and help students fulfill their academic goals. With four years of experience as a high school educator, she is passionate about supporting educators and uplifting those within the education community. She loves to travel and spend time with family. Sydney advises Elementary Education and Learning, Design and Technology majors (last names K-Pe) and all History Education majors. 

• Scott Curley

  Scott Curley Director of Academic Advising

  Position:
  Director of Academic Advising

  Phone: (470) 578-2776
  Email: scurley@kennesaw.edu
  Location: BEB 225

  
  

  Scott has enjoyed working in higher education since 2010 and has a passion for student success. He holds a B.A. in Psychology, B.A. in Modern Language & Culture (Spanish), and an M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration.  His passion for student success has led him to work in a variety of areas of higher education including academic advising, financial aid, and career services.  Being part of an educational system that helps individuals change the trajectory of their lives is extremely rewarding to Scott and he loves engaging in intentional one on one conversation.  He believes in identifying and removing obstacles in order to help students, faculty, and staff of Kennesaw State thrive.  Scott feels that he has been put on this earth to make a difference in the lives of others and will do so every chance he gets. 

  When not at work, Scott loves spending time with his wife, two children, and dog.  He also enjoys coffee, running, hiking, and relaxing to a good movie on a Sunday afternoon.    

• Amanda Frank

  Amanda Frank Lead Academic Advisor

  Position:
  Lead Academic Advisor

  Phone: (470) 578-6105
  Email: awilkin9@kennesaw.edu
  Location: BEB 225

  
  

  Amanda Frank is from Marietta, Georgia. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Auburn University and received a Master of Education in Professional Counseling (College Student Affairs program) from the University of West Georgia.

  
  Amanda enjoys working in higher education and enjoys encouraging students to realize and fulfill their full potential. She loves sports, especially Auburn football, and loves to travel.

  Amanda advises the following majors: Elementary Education (last names A-C), Learning Design & Technology (last names A-C), Birth through Kindergarten and Secondary Education majors.

• Ayanna Ivery

  Ayanna Ivery Academic Advisor

  Position:
  Academic Advisor

  Phone: (470) 578-5960
  Email: abaxte14@kennesaw.edu
  Location: BEB 231

  
  

  Ayanna is originally from Virginia and was raised right here in Atlanta. As a former early childhood educator herself, she is passionate about guiding aspiring teachers along their journey of matriculating into certified teachers. She prides herself on being a knowledgeable, accessible, and compassionate advisor and supporter of her advisees.

  In her spare time, she enjoys adventuring with her three children, dancing, and serving others in her community. She holds a Bachelors degree in Exercise Science and is in progress of obtaining her M.Ed in Higher Education Administration.  Ayanna advises Elementary Education and Learning, Design and Technology majors (last names D-J) and all Middle Grades Education majors. 

• Raynice Jean-Sigur

  Raynice Jean-Sigur Interim Director of Education Student Services and Professor of Early Childhood Education

  Position:
  Interim Director of Education Student Services and Professor of Early Childhood Education

  Phone: (470) 578-4475
  Email: rjeansig@kennesaw.edu
  Location: KH 3009A

  
  Dr. Raynice has been a faculty member in the Bagwell College of Education for over 20 years. During her time in Bagwell, she has taught several courses in the Elementary and Early Childhood Education Department including Child Development,  and  Preschool Curriculum. In 2010, she, along with her colleagues, launched the Birth through Kindergarten program. She also coordinated this program for over 9 years. She has chaired and served on over 20 dissertation committees. Dr. Raynice focuses on student success at the undergraduate and graduate levels. In her current role,  she serves as the faculty advisor for the Educators of Tomorrow student organization and the Bagwell Student Ambassadors.  Dr. Raynice's research agenda includes topics about teacher preparation, child development, families and children with medical/special needs, leadership in early care, and student achievement. When she is not teaching, or working on her research, she is involved with student recruitment and retention through campus tours, school visits, and Bagwell events that promote student engagement.

• Amy Jordan

  Amy Jordan Administrative Assistant

  Position:
  Administrative Assistant

  Phone: (470) 578-2802
  Email: ajorda60@kennesaw.edu
  Location: BEB 225

  
  Amy Jordan is an Atlanta native, who prior to coming to KSU, worked as a legal secretary and volunteer at her daughter's school. Each day, Amy is learning as much as she can about the many offerings and opportunities Bagwell College has to offer students.

• Jamal Murray

  Jamal Murray Academic Advisor

  Position:
  Academic Advisor

  Phone: (470) 578-6105
  Email: jmurra68@kennesaw.edu
  Location: BEB 225

  
  

  Jamal Murray loves working in higher education and enjoys helping students reach their goals and stay on track to graduate. He loves to exercise and loves to travel.

  Jamal advises Elementary Education and Learning, Design & Technology majors (last names Ph-Z) and Health & Physical Activity Leadership (HPAL) Teacher Education track.