TECHniques Center- Academic Enhancement Program

Larry Phillippe, M.R.C.
Managing Director
Larry grew up in Idalou, Texas and graduated from Idalou High School. He earned his Bachelors Degree and licensure certification in Speech Language Pathology from Hardin Simmons University. He completed his Masters Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center . Larry is a licensed Speech Pathologist in Texas and has over 20 years of experience in the public school system working with students who have learning disabilities and ADHD. This is his 4th year at Texas Tech working in Student Disability Services.

Carol Scott, M.Ed., NCC, LPC
Associate Director
Carol grew up in Lubbock, Texas, and graduated from Coronado High School. She then earned her Bachelor’s of Science in Human Development and Family Studies from Texas Tech University and her Master’s of Education in Counseling from the University of North Texas. Carol is a National Certified Counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Texas.

Tamara Mancini, M.Ed.
Assistant Director
Tamara earned her Bachelor of Arts in English in 1998, and her Master of Higher Education in 2000, both from Texas Tech University. While a student at Tech, she was involved in various campus organizations and was a Resident Advisor (RA), a tutor/mentor in athletics, and a Raider Recruiter. Tamara is currently a member of the National Association of Academic Advisors for Athletics (N4A), American Association of University Women, (AAUW), the Red Raider Club, and the Texas Tech Alumni Association.

Jeff Taylor
Assistant Director
Jeff received his Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Texas Tech University in 2002. He has been with the TECHniques Center since August 2003 as a Senior Counselor. He has prior experience working with incarcerated teenagers with AD/HD and learning disabilities. Jeff is a presenter at the national College Reading and Learning Association conference and has assisted in the certification of dozens of TECHniques tutors. He had his first book published in July 2005.

Rebecca Daly Cofer, M.A.
Academic Counselor
Rebecca is originally from New Jersey, but spent 6 years of her undergraduate and graduate career in Virginia where she attended Virginia Tech. While at Virginia Tech, she earned a Bachelors degree in English and History and a Masters degree in English Literature. During her time as a Virginia Tech Hokie, Rebecca was an instructor of freshman English and an academic advisor for undecided students. Rebecca was also a tutor at the university’s writing center, working largely with English as a Second Language (ESL) students and faculty. She also has a strong background in the field of secondary education, which she feels has added to her counseling and teaching philosophy.

David Johnson
Academic Counselor
David was raised in El Paso, Texas. After receiving his Bachelors in Business Administration at McMurry University in Abilene, Texas, David went to work at a hospital for three years. He then accepted a position at Texas Tech University working in the Office of Admissions. David recently started working in the TECHniques Center. He currently is pursing his MBA at Texas Tech.