Educational Specialists
We Are Here For YOU!
The Educational Specialists are dedicated to supporting you while you transition to a medical student and as you continue to navigate your experience at Burrell. We will provide you with resources aimed to improve your learning, study strategies, time management and wellness, an we will encourage your growth as self-directed, life-long learner.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Burrell uses the Acuity Scheduling System. Click on this link to schedule an appointment or the link under each of the Educational Specialist names above.
Educational Specialists are assigned by the student’s last name:
- Last name starts with A – C: Susana Venegas
- Last name starts with D – G: Dr. Yvonne Ortega
- Last name starts with H – Mc: Travis Juszkiewicz
- Last name starts with Me – R: Teresa Bridges
- Last name starts with S – Z: Miley Grandjean
You may schedule an appointment or drop in from 9a-4p. Feel free to send an email outside those times.
Yes, services are free
We are located in the Woody & Gayle Hunt Medical Education Center (next to main campus building.)
We can meet in-person or Zoom. Let us know via email if you prefer Zoom so we know to send you a meeting link.
Group tutoring sessions are offered throughout the school year. Slots are generally limited. To schedule the tutoring session you will use the Acuity Scheduling system.
While we are always mindful of your privacy, there may be extenuating circumstances that require we share information with appropriate personnel.
In order to determine whether you are eligible to receive accommodations, you will need to contact the Vice President of Student Affairs. You may also find it useful to review the information provided in your student handbook related to this topic.
Miley Grandjean, MA
Director of Academic Support Services & Adjunct Instructor of Biomedical Sciences, Medical Education
BA, New Mexico State University
MA, New Mexico State University
Yvonne Ortega, PhD
Career Counselor
Educational Specialist
BS, New Mexico State University
MA, New Mexico State University
PhD, New Mexico State University
Lisa Tarr, MEd
Educational Specialist
Career Counselor
BA, University of Georgia
MEd, University of Georgia
Susana Venegas
Educational Specialist
AAS, Dona Ana Community College
BS, New Mexico State University
MS, New Mexico State University
Teresa Bridges, BS, MA, Ed.S
Educational Specialist
BS, University of Central Florida
MA, University of Central Florida
Ed.S, Liberty University
Travis Juszkiewicz, MA
Educational Specialist
BA, New Mexico State University
MA, New Mexico State University
Services Include
- Study and Learning Strategies
- Test Prep/Strategies
- Motivation/Goal-Setting
- Test-Taking Strategies
- Time-Management/Organization
- Stress Management/Test Anxiety
- Wellness Strategies
- Tutoring (Group)
- Board Prep
- Note-Taking
- Food Pantry
- Clinical Closet
- Mindfulness Resources