Academic Advisors & Recruiters

Sheila attended Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia, Arkansas where she was employed by Student Services as both a Resident Assistant and a Hall Director while earning her BSE and her M.Ed. She feels her life has come full circle as she joins the NTCC Student Services team. She comes, most recently, from the field of public education where she served MPISD as a GT teacher and 504 Coordinator on an elementary campus for 9 years. She also has experience as a mentor teacher at the Child Development Center for 8 years. Sheila previously taught Education Reading courses for TAMU-Texarkana. Her lifelong love of teaching continues as she has become an instructor for an EDUC 1100 class in addition to her role as an academic advisor. Sheila is married to Scott and they have 3 children who have all graduated from college and married, as well as one grandson and one granddaughter. She enjoys reading, playing board games, and doing puzzles while spending time with her family and watching Arkansas Razorback football.

Advisor for the following disciplines: 

Student Athletes, Special Populations, Transient Students.

Cali began her academic journey at Northeast Texas Community College after graduating from Pittsburg High School. At NTCC, she earned an Associate of Arts in Teaching with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education. She then transferred to Texas A&M University – Texarkana where she obtained a bachelor’s in interdisciplinary studies. Cali spent three and a half years teaching in the public school system before transitioning to her current role as a Workforce Navigator at NTCC. While working full-time, she pursued and completed her graduate degree in Human Resource Development with an emphasis in Organizational Leadership and Development at the University of Texas at Tyler. A true hometown girl, Cali cherishes time spent with family and friends, especially her husband, Jake, and their three small dogs. In her free time, she enjoys being outdoors and never turns down a good shopping trip!

Advisor for the following disciplines: 

Agriculture and Workforce: Agriculture, Culinary, Cosmo, Education, Industrial Tech, Automotive, Welding

Jeltje has a varied work history working as a High School Spanish Teacher at Como-Pickton, a Tour Coordinator for different tour agencies in the mountains of Peru, a Franklin County Library Clerk in Mt Vernon, Content Moderator for a start-up in Barcelona, an Account Representative and Loan assistant at a bank in Mt Vernon, a barista at a small café in Winnsboro, among other interesting work opportunities which she feels like gives her a good perspective to help students in her Navigator role. She has lived in East and West Texas, North Dakota, Peru, Spain, Germany and is originally from the Netherlands, although East Texas is now considered home. Jeltje started her college journey at NTCC after receiving her GED and attending classes there in the early 2000’s and later receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Spanish from Texas A & M – Commerce. In her free time, Jeltje enjoys reading books as well as spending time with her friends and family.

Advisor for the following disciplines: 

Business/Technology and STEM:  Accounting, Business Administration, Biology, Biomedical Science, Computer and Information Sciences, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics

Jasmine is a College Navigator who pursued her higher education at East Texas A&M University, following her graduation from Mount Vernon High School. During her time at East Texas A&M, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Communications, with a focus on radio/television and speech. Throughout her career, Jasmine has gained valuable experience in diverse fields, including the radio industry, community engagement, event planning management, and office management.

Outside of her professional life, Jasmine places great value on spending time with her loved ones, particularly her husband, Dylan, and their daughter, Lily. In her spare time, she enjoys playing tennis, watching Netflix, and reading. Jasmine’s commitment to personal and professional growth drives her in every endeavor, and she is dedicated to making a positive impact.

Advisor for the following disciplines: 

Liberal and Performing Arts degrees: Art, Communications, Criminal Justice, English, Government, History, Human Performance, Music, Phys Ed, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Spanish, Theatre

Hunter is a College Navigator dedicated to helping students reach their academic goals. He graduated from Chapel Hill High School in Mount Pleasant and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Sports Management from Texas Tech University. After completing his degree, Hunter moved to College Station to work at Texas A&M University. He later returned to East Texas, where he remains an active member of the community. Outside of work, Hunter enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, golfing, and traveling.
 

Advisor for the following disciplines: 

Health Science: Nursing, EMS/Paramedic, Health Science, Healthcare Management, Medical Assistant, Medical Laboratory Technician, Physical Therapy Assistant.

My name is Laurencio Velazquez Jr. from Mount Vernon, TX. While I was in MVHS, I was chosen as a recipient of the Mount Vernon Rotary Club Motivational Scholarship to NTCC. I had no idea what I wanted to do but knew I wanted to graduate from college. I am a first-generation college student, and with the generous scholarship, I knew I could accomplish that.

I attended NTCC and concurrently started my career with a regional bank. After some time with the bank, I started my pursuit of a Business Administration degree. I graduated from Texas A&M University-Texarkana in December 2014 with my BBA, after transferring from NTCC in 2012 with my Associates of Science and a Financial Accounting certification. I originally started as a teller in the Mount Vernon, TX branch 16 years ago. With dedication, it allowed me to work up the ranks to AVP/Location President of the Pittsburg, TX location.

I am glad to be part of the institution; while I had no planned path, that led me to my professional and educational success. I am a proud father of a toddler who keeps this old man young, and I enjoy playing cornhole competitively.

Advisor for the following disciplines: 

General Studies and Funeral Services Education.