Natalie (L-Z), email: nporter2@uccs.edu

Hello! I'm so excited to meet you all! To briefly introduce myself: my name is Natalie and I advise for Education, English, Geography and Environmental Studies, Technical Communication and Information Design, and Science Education. I grew up in Colorado Springs and I was actually a student at UCCS. After I graduated high school, I obtained my B.A. in English with an emphasis on Professional Writing. After college, I went on to be an elementary classroom teacher in a local Colorado Springs School District teaching in Title 1 schools. I spent the next several years supporting students and families while I went on to get my Masters in Educational Leadership. After graduate school, I moved to higher education working as a Learning Specialist at Pikes Peak State College. I also taught adults earning their GED. This work has fostered in me a heart for First Generation students and for students from low income families. I joined the Academic Advising Department at UCCS in May 2023. I am thrilled to be part of this community and help you successfully navigate college!