Email: mohammur@ttu.edu

Classification: Junior

Major: Microbiology

Minor (if any): Chemistry, Spanish, Health Professions

Hometown: Coppell, Texas

Career Goals: I aspire to practice Internal Medicine in an underserved area!

Favorite part of being a Bayless Mentor: Is the joy I feel when I see my mentee running to hug me and tell me about his day. The joy I get as I spend time with him and in the program is something I would not trade for the world. My mentee has taught me to overcome any challenge I face and always to appreciate others. I am thankful to be a part of the Bayless Mentoring Program.

Email: jcloutie@ttu.edu

Classification: Junior

Major: Biology, Honors Sciences and the Humanities

Minor (if any): Chemistry

Hometown: Austin, TX

Career Goals: Physician

Favorite part of being a Bayless Mentor: My favorite part of being a Bayless Mentor is seeing my mentee excited to learn new things and have fun! It's truly an amazing experience to be there for my mentee each week.

Email: dnesar@ttu.edu

Classification: Senior

Major: Cell & Molecular Biology

Minor (if any): Chemistry, Health Professions

Hometown: Dallas, TX

Career Goals: I hope to be a physician in the future.

Favorite part of being a Bayless Mentor: My favorite part of being a Bayless Mentor is the rewarding experience of building meaningful relationships with our mentees. I enjoy seeing my mentee every week and nurturing her sense of joy, friendship, and confidence. Spending time with her is the highlight of my week. As mentors, we have the opportunity to understand how our mentees navigate the world and I am excited to be guiding her along the way!

Email: jarad.higdon@ttu.edu

Classification: Senior

Major: Graduate Student

Hometown: Round Rock, TX

Career Goals: CPA

Favorite part of being a Bayless Mentor: Mentoring at Bayless has been one of the most rewarding volunteer experiences I have had. Being a role model for students to look up to, as well as a supportive friend to laugh and play games with, fill very special and impactful roles in their lives. Going to Bayless and seeing my student's excitement when he spots me is one of the best parts of my week and an experience I will never forget.

Email: phijames@ttu.edu

Classification: Senior

Major: Philosophy

Minor (if any): Psychology

Hometown: Houston, TX

Career Goals: My goal is to become a successful lawyer here in Lubbock and maybe even serve as the District Attorney one day. 

Favorite part of being a Bayless Mentor: My favorite part of being a Bayless Mentor is seeing the face of my mentee light up when he sees me! Those kids always get so excited.

Email: ssanghan@ttu.edu

Classification: Senior

Major: Honors Sciences and the Humanities

Minor (if any): Chemistry

Hometown: Plano, TX

Career Goals: Physician

Favorite part of being a Bayless Mentor: Having mentors of my own while growing up, I am grateful that I can make an impact while also being part of the community at the same time. Being able to connect with my mentee on a weekly basis is my highlight of the week, and it's amazing to see their growth throughout the years. 

Email: wdickens@ttu.edu

Classification: Senior

Major: Microbiology

Minor (if any): Chemistry

Hometown: Lubbock, TX

Career Goals: I'd like to be a medical examiner.

Favorite part of being a Bayless Mentor: I love the smile that lights up my mentee's face when I come to see her each week! Knowing that I have the privilege to brighten her day and knowing how much she's influenced me to be happier and more aware of the example I'm setting as a mentor is amazing. I love getting to be her friend and playing all the games she comes up with.

For more information on becoming a Bayless mentor, please contact Stacy Poteet at stacy.poteet@ttu.edu