Student Support Services

Staff

Mrs. Jackie Wright, M.S.
Director of Student Support Services
479-238-8770
JWright@jbu.edu

Jackie Wright is married to Edwin Wright and has three grown children and a grandson. She and her husband live in Oklahoma and operate a cow/calf ranch. She has thirty years in education as a teacher, principal and superintendent. Mrs. Wright has a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Northeastern State University in Talequah, Oklahoma and graduate hours in School Administration and a Master’s Degree in Reading also from Northeastern State. She is a Reading Specialist and holds a Reading Specialist Certification issued through the State Department of Education in Oklahoma.

Ms. Melissa Shabazz, M.S.
Math Specialist / Academic Advising Coordinator
479-238-8771
MShabazz@jbu.edu

Melissa (Missy) Shabazz was raised in Joplin, MO and attended Ozark Christian College before transferring and graduating from Missouri Southern State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics. Ms. Shabazz continued her education at the University of Missouri earning a Master’s degree in Applied Mathematics. In her free time, Ms. Shabazz enjoys running and teaching and competing in Tae Kwon do.

Mr. Stephen Sbanotto
Academic Assistance Coordinator / Learning Strategies Specialist
479-238-8772
SSbanotto@jbu.edu

Stephen Sbanotto was raised in Siloam Springs, AR and earned a B.S.E. degree in Math and Science Education from John Brown University. Mr. Sbanotto taught middle school in the Rogers, AR School District prior to joining the Student Support Services staff as Academic Assistance Coordinator and Learning Strategies Specialist. His personal time is spent singing, whistling, and crab walk racing anyone who would dare challenge him.

Deborah Raiees-Dana
Reading Specialist/Tutor Coordinator
479-524-7217
DRaiees-Dana@jbu.edu

Deborah Raiees-Dana has her degree from John Brown University in Secondary Mathematics Education. She has several years of tutoring experience with Student Support Services, both at John Brown University and at Ozarka College In Melbourne, Arkansas. Her most rewarding career has been that of a mother.

Mrs. Cheryl Foxworthy
Administrative Assistant
479-524-7471
CFoxworthy@jbu.edu

Cheryl Foxworthy is married to Warren Foxworthy, and they have one daughter, Emily. Mrs. Foxworthy earned a degree in Office Administration from Southern Nazarene University in Bethany, Oklahoma. She is the Administrative Assistant for Student Support Services.