TRIO | Student Support Services

Advising and Counseling

• Academic advising
• Career counseling
• Financial aid counseling
• Transfer counseling

College Visits

• Four-year college campus visits during spring and fall semesters
• Fall visit usually to Florida State University (FSU)
• Spring visits usually to University of South Alabama (USA) and Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU)

Computer Access

• 10 computers available for student use

Cultural Field Trips

• Broader life experiences can contribute to college success
• Field trips are free
• Past trips include Bellingrath Gardens, Gulf Coast Exploreum, Wildlife Sanctuary, USS Alabama, and the Mobile Museum of Art

Grant Aid

• Active TRiO-SSS Pell Grant funded students can apply for an additional $500 per semester
• Maximum amount of $3,000 may be given while at PSC

Educational Resources

• Variety of videos aimed at student success includes study skills, test taking, stress management, time management, resume writing, interview skills, healthy relationships.
• For additional resources, please wait for the next source.

Peer Coaching

• Support and encouragement provided
• Practical assistance offered, such as with scholarship searches

TRiO-SSS Learning Lab Peer Tutoring

• Assistance with most general studies subjects
• Assistance with other subjects in which there is a high demand
• Individual and group tutoring

mmatthews-bethea@pensacolastate.edu

Mrs. Marcy Matthews-Bethea comes to TRIO Student Support Services with 10 years of TRIO experience. Prior to her becoming the Director of Student Support Services, she was a Student Services Specialist for TRIO Educational Talent Search. Marcy has called Pensacola home for over 20 years. She is a proud alumni of University of West Florida, where she received her Master’s Degree in Guidance and Counseling K-12. Marcy is passionate about equipping students with the tools they need to succeed. She loves to see students exceed their own expectations. She is incredibly excited about the opportunity to serve the students at Pensacola State College.

Ms. La’ Krystal Neal-Williams began working for TRIO-Student Support Services program in 2022 in her new role as Academic Advisor/Life Skills Coach. Krystal is a TRIO-SSS Alumna herself from both Jefferson Davis Community College and the University of West Florida. In fact, her whole family are TRIO through and through! Her husband, David, was in TRIO-SSS at PSC (then PJC) and FAMU; they met at UWF’s TRIO-SSS, when he worked there. Their children Jahnal and Jahnariah are in TRIO-Talent Search as well. She has been a mentor coach for Special Olympics Florida for over 15 years and managed The University of West Florida’s Service Desk. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Recreation and Resort Management and a Master’s degree in Public Administration. She also holds a Leadership in Public Service and Non-Profit Management certification, both from the University of West Florida in Pensacola, FL. 

Ms. Lindsey Pieknik began working for the TRIO Student Support Services program in 2018. Prior to joining the TRIO SSS team, she worked in the healthcare industry as a phlebotomist. She previously managed a learning success center for a proprietary college and provided counseling and tutoring services to students in need. She has five years of teaching experience in subjects such as communications, public speaking, English, literature, professionalism, keyboarding, and learning frameworks.  She has a Bachelor’s degree in English and a Master’s degree in Leadership Communication, both from the University of West Florida in Pensacola, FL.

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idavis@pensacolastate.edu

Ms. Davis began working for TRIO Student Support Services/Veteran Student Support Services program in September of 2021. Ms. Davis’s career began at Pensacola State College in July of 2015 as the Recruitment and Retention Specialist for the Veterans Upward Bound program. She has an Associate of Applied Science in Health Services Management from Pensacola Junior College in 2002. She also has a Bachelor’s Degree in Resource Management from Troy University in 2012. Ms. Davis earned her Masters’ degree in Higher Education Leadership and Administration with a specialization in Community Colleges from Capella University in the Fall of 2021. She is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership at Capella University. She is an active member of the Pensacola State College AFC (Association of Florida Colleges) Chapter as the Legislative Rep (Elect). Ingrid is also active with several Standing Committees here on campus as well.