Meet our Staff

What I do:

As the Director, I oversee the coordination of services available through our office. This includes our Exam Accommodations Center and the implementation of academic accommodations in courses. I work closely with our coordinators to assess the work we do in our office and love to hear from the students and faculty we work with to continue improving our services!

Contact me:

For questions, email me at clarakit@iastate.edu or set up a meeting with me through Navigate.

What I do:

As the Assistant Director, I oversee the Exam Accommodations Center and the intake processes for our office. I also meet with students and provide them with support to overcome any challenges or disabilities they may be facing. I work closely with them to understand their unique needs and help them problem solve what resources or accommodations they may benefit from. It is not uncommon for me to have students come in who are unsure of what they may need, but we work together to explore a range of resources, techniques, and accommodations that may be beneficial for them.

Contact me:

For questions, email me at jlwyrick@iastate.edu or set up a meeting with me through Navigate.

What I do:

As the Administrative Assistant, I manage office operations, connect students with coordinators and resources, and assist the Exam Accommodations Center during busy periods. I also guide our student staff who work at our front desk and handle initial contacts with our office.

What I do:

As a senior accessibility coordinator at Student Accessibility Services I often work with students who have more complex needs and may need more support during their time at Iowa State. I meet with students one-on-one to discuss eligibility for our services, connect them with resources throughout campus, and problem-solve any concerns or questions that come up throughout the semester.

Contact me:

If you would like to meet with me, set up a meeting through Navigate or by calling our office at 515-294-7220.

What I do:

As a senior accessibility coordinator, I work with students who may need additional support during their time at Iowa State. I meet with them one-on-one to determine eligibility for our services, help connect them with campus resources, and collaborate with them to address any questions or challenges that arise during the semester.

Contact me:

If you would like to meet with me, set up a meeting through Navigate or by calling our office at 515-294-7220.

What I do:

As an accessibility coordinator at Student Accessibility Services I meet with students one-on-one to discuss eligibility for our services, connect them with resources throughout campus, and problem-solve any concerns or questions that come up throughout the semester. I also serve as the ABLE Peer Mentor Program coordinator. This coordinator pairs freshmen registered with our department with another student for guidance as they transition to Iowa State University and receive support in executive functioning skills and/or accommodation-related tasks such as communicating with professors, self-advocacy, submitting Notification Letters, etc. 

Contact me:

If you would like to meet with me, set up a meeting through Navigate or by calling our office at 515-294-7220.

What I do:

In my role as an accessibility coordinator with Student Accessibility Services, I work directly with students to determine their eligibility for accommodations, help them navigate campus resources, and support them in addressing any challenges or questions that arise during the semester.

Contact me:

If you would like to meet with me, set up a meeting through Navigate or by calling our office at 515-294-7220.

What I do:

As Support Services Coordinator, I help with the implementation of accommodations, especially those focused around assistive technology. I line up ASL and live captioning services for our students who are deaf and hard of hearing, as well as aiding instructors in coordinating media captioning. You'll also catch me spending a lot of time converting textbooks to meet the various accommodation needs of our students.

Contact me:

For questions about assistive technology, textbook conversion, ASL services, live captioning and captioning media, reach out to me at kkanauss@iastate.edu 

What I do:

As the coordinator for exam accommodations center, I manage the day to day operations of the center. This includes working with instructors to get their exams referred to our center and working with students to get them scheduled to take those exams. I also supervise our student employees that work in the exam center.  

I am the graduate assistant for the Exam Accommodations Center. In my role, I support with data collection and evaluation of our services, train our front desk student staff, and handle administrative tasks to help our center run smoothly.