Academic Advising

Hi there! My name is Kate Tisch and I am the Director of Advising.  I have been at Alverno since 1994 (wow!) and enjoy working in this amazing learning community.  My undergraduate degree is from UW-Madison in Exercise Physiology.  I also have a Master’s degree in Academic Advising from Kansas State University.  I am married and have 2 kids — my daughter lives and works in NYC and my son is a senior in high school but will soon be entering college.  In my free time I play volleyball, golf, travel, read, watch HGTV, and attend Badger and Packer games.  I also love gardening and look forward to my daily dose of “dirt & flower therapy” in our non-winter seasons. I encourage students to make the most of their education by engaging in their areas of interest but also by exploring new ideas and taking some risks.  I loved my college experience and want my advisees to feel the same about their time here at Alverno!

Hi! And welcome to Advising!  My name is Kishia Ross and I am the Assistant Director of Advising.  I served in the Academic Advising office for thirteen years as the Administrative Assistant.  During this time, I earned my bachelor’s degree from Alverno and graduated in 2006.  My major of study was Community Leadership and Development. As both a student and an employee, Alverno instilled in me that education is a life-long endeavor, which is why I chose to pursue my Master’s degree in Student Personnel Administration.  I graduated from Concordia University in 2013.  Shortly after graduation, I accepted a position at Concordia as a Student Services Advisor where I served for three years.  This career path has come full circle and now I am back “home.”  The best part of my job is the student interactions, so please feel free to connect with me often.  As education is one of my values, I often say “it is an awesome day when you have learned something new!” I look forward to meeting each and every one of you.

Welcome to Alverno and to Advising! My name is Marie Schoeppach and I’m an advisor. Being a college student is a unique time in a person’s life. It’s full of opportunities to learn and grow both in and out of the classroom.  That was my experience while earning my B.S. in Communication Studies at UW-La Crosse and my M. Ed. in College Student Affairs at the University of South Florida.  It is my hope that your time at Alverno will be full of experiences that allow you to grow in many new and diverse ways. In my role as an advisor, I hope to help you find and reach your potential.  My favorite quote can also be good advice for anyone in their college journey:  “Don’t confuse your life and your work, the second is only part of the first.” – unknown

Hello and welcome to Advising! My name is Pryscilla Balladares and I am an Academic Advisor. I have my undergraduate degree in Political Science with a Concentration in Law from the University of Wisconsin- Parkside. Currently, I am a graduate student at Alverno studying in the Community Psychology program. Outside of the college, I am a creative artist, with my focus in creative writing and collage art. I am also the Creative Director of a Milwaukee inspired t-shirt brand that my husband and I own. When I’m not working on creative projects, I like to binge watch good shows on Netflix with my two doggies, and I am an active member of the alumnae chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. What I like about working at Alverno is that I get to be part of a community of movers and shakers. I look forward to assisting students in any way that I can. Let’s connect soon!