Tom serves as the Student Support Coordinator for the College of Education, working with a dedicated team of staff, faculty, and amazing students. Tom provides students with personalized academic and general support and resources so they can navigate obstacles and realize their full potential. Tom has a BA in Biology and Secondary Education from Hiram College and a MA in College Student Personnel from Bowling Green State University. Tom has worked for over 20 years in higher education at a variety of institutions and in roles with increasing responsibility and scope and began in his current role at The University of Iowa in January 2023. Tom is an experienced generalist who enjoys providing specific, intentional, and timely support to students. He’s also a relationship-builder who lives by the mantra, “be competent and kind.” Tom enjoys teaching people how to juggle and attending his daughter’s sporting and show choir competitions with his wife.