Full Spectrum Staff Members
Mr. Mejeun, Program Director for the Full Spectrum Learning Program (FSL), began working with FSL in 2015 as a Graduate Assistant, Researcher, and Tutor Coordinator. He has worked with children on the Autism Spectrum in the Clarksville Montgomery County School System in special education, inclusion and BSP classrooms. He also has extensive experience working with young adults on the Spectrum here at Austin Peay State University where he promotes independent learning among participants in the FSL program. His dedication to helping other students succeed in the classroom was nationally recognized in 2017 when he received a Certified Learning Center Professional - Level 2 Certification through the National College Learning Center Association (NCLCA) making him the only one to achieve this level in Graduate School. He also received his Certified Autism Specialist Certification through the International Board of Credential and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) in 2020 and his Advanced Autism Specialist Certification in 2022 making him the first Higher Education professional in TN with this certification at that time. He believes that students on the Autism Spectrum can meet their independence, social and academic needs when provided the right resources while also gaining the tools and skills necessary to transition into the workforce. From one-on-one meetings to classes specifically designed for student success; Mr. Mejeun serves as a resource for providing program participants with key strategies necessary to thrive during their college careers. Originally from Haiti, he moved to the United States where he completed his bachelor’s and master’s at APSU with a concentration in Education. He plans on pursuing a Doctorate in Education.
Abby Goldblatt came to Austin Peay in September of 2019 after serving as the ADA/VA Coordinator at Pearl River Community College in Hattiesburg, MS. She was hired to be the first Professional Academic Advisor and Student Success Professional with the College of Arts & Letters. In the past, she has served as the first Retention Specialist at Alcorn State University in Lorman, Mississippi and as a Mental Health Counselor in Florida for over 15 years. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology with a Minor in Education from the University of Florida and a Master of Arts in Counseling from Webster University. Abegayle will be responsible for overseeing the supervision of our Mentors, Teaching Assistants, and Interns as they develop their professional experience by assisting with the day-to-day operations of the Full Spectrum Learning Program.
FSL Coordinator
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Alayna Edwards, Learning Specialist Coordinator, was a former student of FSL and former Graduate Teaching Assistant of the program. She was born in Montgomery, AL and grew up in Nashville, TN. She graduated with her Bachelor's in Elementary Education K-5 and her Master's in Curriculum and Instruction: Instructional Technology. She graduated with both of these degrees from Austin Peay State University. Before she graduated with her Bachelor's, she was a Tutor with the Learning Resource Center for History, Geology, Education Math, and Linguistics for two years. She was the Supervisory Tutor and a CRLA Master 3 tutor. Alayna has a vast experience working with students of all ages, as well as students with special needs. She has been working in a school since she was a freshman in high school. She has a unique perspective on working with students with Autism, due to the fact that she was diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum herself. She accredits graduating college to the FSL program because they assisted and supported her in dealing with her difficult days and helped her achieve her goals in order to focus her attention and succeed.
Kathryn Maynard: Peer mentor/coach