LAP Team
The LAP Team is here to help you find your way through AHC and support you in completing your educational goals.
Director, Learning Assistance Program/Student Health Services/Veteran Success Center
Oversees the LAP Department
Dr. Genevieve Siwabessy, VPSS
(805) 922-6966 ext. 3650
Counselors
Counselors are here to help you get on the right path to reach your academic and career goals. An LAP Counselor will develop an individualized academic accommodations plan (AAP) through an interactive process during an intake meeting. LAP Counselors can also assist with developing a Student Education Plan (SEP), Transfer Planning, Career Planning, Campus and Community Referrals, Academic Standing Counseling, and Student Success Strategies.
Santa Maria Campus
Kerry Runkle
805-922-6966 ext. 3504
krunkle@hancockcollege.edu
Hours
Monday 10-4:00 PM, 3-4:00 Drop in
Tuesday 10-4:00 PM, 10-11:00 & 2-3:00 Drop in
Wednesday 10-4:00 PM, 2-3:00 Drop in
Thursday 9-4:00 PM, 12-1:00 Drop in
Linda Kelly
805-922-6966 ext 5214
linda.kelly@hancockcollege.edu
Hours
| Monday | 9-11:00, 2-4:00 PM Drop in 1-2:00PM |
| Tuesday | 9-1:00 PM 2-3:00PM Drop in 1-2:00PM |
| Wednesday | 9-11:00 AM, 2-3:00 PM Drop in: 1-2:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9-3:00 PM,1-2:00 PM Drop in |
| Friday |
10-1:00 PM |
Learning Disability Specialists
Learning Disability Specialists develop individualized academic accommodations plans (AAP) through an interactive process. Learning Disabilities (LD) Specialists administer Learning Disabilities (LD) Assessments to determine eligiblity for services. LD Specialists also provide other on-campus and community referrals.
Santa Maria Campus
Lala Karapetian
805-922-6966 ext 3503
lkarapetian@hancockcollege.edu
HOURS
Monday 11-1:00 PM, Zoom/Phone
Tuesday 9-3:00 PM
Wednesday 9-3:00 PM
Thursday 9-3:00 PM
Friday 9-2:00 PM
Lisa Marsalek
805-922-6966 ext 3506
lisa.marsalek1@hancockcollege.edu
HOURS
Monday 9-4:00 PM
Tuesday 10-4:00 PM
Wednesday 9-3:00 PM, 11-1:00 Zoom available
Thursday 10-4:00 PM
Friday 10:00-3:00 PM
Assistive Technology
Assessment of students’ assistive technology needs, identifying assistive technology tools, and providing training and support for apps and programs in the areas of text-to-speech, voice recognition, note-taking and organizational that can assist students with reading, writing, notetaking, and studying.
Sarah Easton
805-922-6966 ext 3670
seaston@hancockcollege.edu
HOURS
Monday 9-3:00 PM
Tuesday 9-2:00 PM, 11-12:00 Zoom/Phone
Wednesday 9-2:00 PM, 12:30-1:30 Zoom/Phone
Thursday 10-2:00 PM (LVC)
Friday 9-2:00 PM, 10-11:00 Zoom/Phone
LAP Staff
Odette Pinheiro
Administrative Assistant
805-922-6966 ext 3274
opinheiro@hancockcollege.edu
Coordinator of Interpreter and Communication Services
Coordinates communication services for students who are Deaf or hard or hearing.
Julia Townsend
805-922-6966 ext 3396
jtownsend@hancockcollege.edu
Alternative Media Specialist
Creates alternative formats of textbooks, course materials, and other learning materials,
including electronic versions of textbooks (e-text), Braille, and large-print formats.
Nancy Hernandez
805-922-6966 ext 3788
nancy.hernandez10@hancockcollege.edu
DSPS Specialist
Provides accommodated testing for students in the LAP testing center.
Jacqueline Widle
805-922-6966 ext 3289
jacqueli.widle@hancockcollege.edu
Instructional Assistant
Provides accommodated testing for students, assistance with scheduling appointments,
and strategy training.
Weston Guerra
805-922-6966 ext 5274
weston.guerra@hancockcollege.edu
Outreach and Retention Specialist
Providing support to Hancock students with the admission and class registration process,
provide general financial aid information, process concurrent enrollment and College
Now paperwork from the local high schools, connect high schoolers with the LAP applicaton
and office, and assist with outreach activities.
Alan Diaz-Ramirez
(805) 922-6966 ext. 3413
alan.diazramirez@hancockcollege.edu