Meet our Staff

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Jason Westman ~ Director

Email – jason.westman@mnsu.edu
Office – ML 123
Phone – 507-389-1791        Fax – 507-389-2726
Degree – B.S. in Mathematics Education, Minnesota State Mankato 1999, M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction, Minnesota State Mankato 2005
Fun Facts – Grew up in Godahl, MN (population 12ish)
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Rebecca Hentges ~ Office Manager

Email – rebecca.hentges@mnsu.edu
Office – ML 125
Phone – 507-389-1791        Fax – 507-389-2726
Degree – B.S. in Corrections
Fun Facts – I play the violin in the Mankato Symphony.
Favorites – Books: To Kill a Mockingbird, Middlesex, Harry Potter Series; Movies: Godfather 1,2; TV: True Blood, Sons of Anarchy, Treme, Friday Night Lights, Boardwalk Empire, Sopranos, 30 Rock; Music: Alternative Indie Music; Hobby: Karaoke, Travel
On Academic Success:I've worked at CAS for almost 10 years. I enjoy the staff and students who work at the CAS.

 

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Kathryn Inskeep ~ Assistant Director: Writing, ESL

Email – kathryn.inskeep@mnsu.edu
Office – ML 119
Phone – 507-389-1791        Fax – 507-389-2726
Degree – BA English, Brigham Young University 1997, MA English, Drew University 2004, PhD English, Drew University expected 2012
Research Interests – Basic Writing, Teaching & Tutoring Writing in the Disciplines, Classroom-based Tutoring
Favorites – Literary: The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera, The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler, The Acts of King Arthur and His Noble Knights by John Steinbeck, Sunshine by Robin McKinley, Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson; Film: To Catch a Thief, Thunderball, Blade Runner, Raising Arizona, Tremors, L.A. Confidential, Being John Malkovich
On Academic Success: I believe that all students benefit from working with a trained writing consultant. From personal experience, I know the value of having an attentive listener/reader respond to my ideas and the choices I make as a writer. This collaborative work is at the heart of the individual writing conference and plays an important part in helping students became more confident and decisive writers.

 

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Leonard Che Fru ~ Assistant Director: Mathematics and Science

Email – leonard.che-fru@mnsu.edu
Office – ML 118
Phone – 507-389-1791        Fax – 507-389-2726
Degree – B. S. in Biochemistry, Minnesota State University-Mankato, M. S. Physics, Minnesota State University-Mankato.
Fun Facts – I enjoy playing football (soccer).
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