Our Academic Coordinators and Success Coaches are here to guide you throughout your academic journey. Academic Coordinators support all aspects of course planning and scheduling—whether you’re a new first-year student or joining us as a transfer. Our professional and graduate Success Coaches are trained to help you navigate challenges, build effective strategies for success, and connect you with the campus resources you need. Explore the profiles below to learn more about each team member and how to reach them.
Meet Your Success Professionals at PennWest
Academic Coordinators
Becky Barnhardt
Phone: 724-938-4204
Office: 118 Noss Hall
Make an appointment with Becky
Terry Carnahan
Phone: 724-938-5646
Office: 122 Noss Hall
Make an appointment with Terry
Terry schedules:
- Accounting
- Applied Computing
- Applied Technology
- Business Administration
- Communication
- Communication Sciences and Disorders
- Computer Information Systems
- Computer Science
- Digital Media Technology
- Economics
- Electrical Engineering Technology
- Engineering Technology
- Finance and Personal Financial Planning
- Integrated Business
- Legal Studies
- Management
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Mechatronics Engineering Technology
- Undeclared
Aaron Hunsberger
Phone: 814-732-1311
Office: 249 Baron-Forness Library
Make an appointment with Aaron
Success Coaches
Crystale Fleming
PennWest California
205 Noss Hall
Email: fleming@pennwest.edu
Phone: 724-938-5647
Make an appointment with Crystale
Crystale Fleming is based on the California Campus, where she has served since 2009. She provides comprehensive support to students through proactive outreach, individualized coaching, and collaborative campus engagement. Fleming holds a Master of Arts in Teaching from the University of Pittsburgh. Her professional work is centered on promoting student persistence, academic success, and personal development.
Charles McConnell
PennWest Edinboro
252 Baron-Forness Library
Email: cmcconnell@pennwest.edu
Phone: 814-732-1798
Make an appointment with Charles
Charles McConnell is an Erie, Pennsylvania native living with his wife, Taylor, and son, Bryson. He is a two-time graduate of Edinboro University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education and Master of Arts in Communication Studies. He has worked at the University since 2018 and looks forward to supporting students throughout their academic journeys.
Amariliz Sanchez
PennWest Clarion
334 Becht Hall
Email: asanchez@pennwest.edu
Phone: 814-393-2676
Make an appointment with Amariliz
Amariliz Sanchez is a passionate advocate for helping students achieve their academic goals and brings more than 20 years of experience in higher education. She is proficient in strategic networking and building partnerships that positively impact the campus and community. Sanchez is bilingual, with advanced proficiency in Spanish. She holds a Master of Arts in Conflict Resolution from PennWest University.
Susan Staub
PennWest Clarion
333 Becht Hall
Email: sstaub@pennwest.edu
Phone: 814-393-2798
Make an appointment with Susan
Susan Staub is originally from North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. She and her family have also lived in Minot, North Dakota; Kinston, North Carolina; Athens, Georgia; and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Staub is a two‑time Clarion University graduate, earning both undergraduate and graduate degrees in education. She has also attended Minot State University and the University of Georgia.