Student Support Services TRIO Program Staff

Loretta Nickel,  Director of TRiO Academic Services, holds a Master's Degree in Education from the University of Idaho and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business from Lewis-Clark State College.  Prior to recently returning to the TRiO program at LCSC, she was the Director of SSS at Big Bend Community College since 1997.  She is also a trained Peer Monitor for the NASP region.  Her areas of expertise include academic advising, reading strategies, student assessment, and curriculum management.

E-Mail: lanickel@lcsc.edu

Jeanette Gara-Betzold, Retention Specialist, holds a Master's Degree in Natural Resources (Environmental/ Outdoor Education emphasis) from the University of Idaho and a Bachelor's of Science in Psychology with minors in information technology, Spanish, and geography from Penn State University.  Jeanette is an instructor for SD110 Learning Strategies, SD095 Study Skills for Science, and SD220-Leadership.  Visit Jeanette for advising, career counseling, science tutoring, general study skills, writing, and research skills.  Jeanette is also the advisor for The TRiO Warrior Club.

E-Mail: jegara@lcsc.edu

Linda Gallaher, who holds a Master of Arts Degree in Mathematics from the University of Illinois, is an Academic Specialist. She provides math support for Pre-Algebra, Basic and College Algebra, Finite, and Elementary Education Math. TRiO participants can sign up for an Applied Study Skills/Math support course for 1 credit or access Linda for one-on-one support in her office at RCH 209. You can contact her at (208) 792-2300.

E-Mail: lgallahe@lcsc.edu

Donald Willows, an Academic Specialist, holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Lewis-Clark State College.  His previous experience lends itself from the Financial Industry.  Basic computer skills, accounting, and management are just a few of his areas of expertise.

E-Mail: drwillows@lcsc.edu

Traci Yeoman, Program Aide, currently seeking a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications here at LCSC.  She is also a TRiO alumnus.  Traci works to keep all TRiO student information up to date so please visit her often!
 

E-Mail:tlyeoman@lcsc.edu