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MEET thE STAFF

DIRECTOR:

Dr. Cari D. Barragree, Director
clott@k-state.edu

Dr. Barragree served as the UB academic services coordinator for almost two years before becoming the director for UB in 2006. Dr. Barragree received a Bachelor of Arts degree in K-9 education and obtained Masters and Doctoral degrees in Educational Administration and Leadership from Kansas State University.

Before coming to UB, Dr. Barragree was an assistant principal for two years and a teacher for six years. Dr. Barragree has experience teaching students from K-12 grade levels and college students in the subject areas of English, technology, curriculum design, and college preparation. Dr. Barragree’s main focus is the overall management of the UB program. However, she also assists with organizing social and cultural activities, and planning of special events. In her spare time, Dr. Barragree is the curriculum project director for the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, Missouri; and enjoys spending time with her husband and son. She also enjoys snowboarding, cooking, and all water sports.

ACADEMIC SERVICES COORDINATOR:

Eric Brown
elbrown@k-state.edu

Eric Brown began employment as the Upward Bound Academic Services Coordinator at K-State at Salina in February 2008. Mr. Brown received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies from Fort Hays State University and is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration from Kansas Wesleyan University.
Mr. Brown is responsible for academic planning, assessment and monitoring of academic progress for Upward Bound participants and the program overall. In addition, Mr. Brown is responsible for developing and implementing program services to promote the success of the Upward Bound students and program goals. In his spare time Mr. Brown enjoys spending time with his family and friends, golfing, playing softball, watching sporting events, playing video games and anything associated with Kansas State University.

SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT:

Sarah Wendt
sae3@k-state.edu

Sarah Wendt is new to the Upward Bound program this year, but not so new to K-State at Salina. Sarah was a student here from 2004 to 2005 and served as a student worker in several offices here on campus. Sarah focused on a degree in Business while also persuing an interest in marketing. Sarah was born and raised in Salina and remains active in her community.

Being a part of the Upward Bound program is important to Sarah as she is very adamant about the importance of education and continuing on to college after high school. Sarah is a first generation college student and understands that it is not always easy but in the end the reward is well worth it.

In her spare time Ms. Wendt enjoys spending time with her family and taking “mini vacations” as she calls them. Sarah also enjoys tinkering around the house and loves garage sales, shopping, the car wash, flowers, coffee, chocolate, Mexican food, and Colorado in the summer.