Staff
Jason Thomas
Coordinator, Pipeline to College Program
(708) 709-7940
jjthomas@prairiestate.edu
M.Ed., Administration & Supervision, Tennessee State University
B.A., Business Management/Marketing, University of Illinois at Chicago
Jason has been working with young men in the area of mentoring and career advising for the past six years. Prior to coming to Prairie State College, he worked in the area of college recruiting for two years and taught career prep classes for two years in the Metro Nashville public school system.
Favorite Quote:
"Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out."
Sean Smith
Coordinator, Protégé Program
(708) 709-3912
ssmith@prairiestate.edu
M.A., Communication Studies, Governors State University
B.S., Electronics Management, Southern Illinois University
Sean has been involved with the Protégé Program since 2006, assisting African American male students with being successful at Prairie State College and beyond. Initially hired at PSC as a Career Advisor, Sean brings former advising experience to the role as advisor and mentor.
"Students don’t realize the potential they possess until someone points it out to them and then holds them to that standard. These young men are no different. With a little encouragement and pointing them in the right direction, they will all succeed in school and in life."
Favorite quote:
"If you keep doing what you’re doing, you’ll keep getting what you’re getting."
Fred Davenport
Project Assistant
(708) 709-7917
fdavenport@prairiestate.edu
M.A., Business Administration, University of Illinois, Springfield
B.S., Physical Science, University of Illinois, Springfield
As Project Assistant, Fred facilitates student use of the Learning Achievement Center lab and the many resources offered therein. He joined the Program in September of 2010 and enjoys working with our students and staff to support the program objectives. He has over ten years experience working at a feeder high school where he most recently served as administrative assistant in the English and Reading departments.
Favorite Quotes:
"A journey of a thousand miles begins with one step." "Start near. Go far."
