Contact the Pre-College Pathways Team

For questions related to completing summer courses as a high school student, please contact our Pre-College Pathways team via email at thinksummer@purdue.edu, text us at (765) 201-0292, or call us at (765) 496-7193.

 

Jaimee Barr, M.S.

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Assistant Director of Pre-College Pathways

Jaimee is a first-generation college graduate from Marion, IN. She earned her Bachelor of Social Work from Ball State University in 2017 and her Master of Science in College Student Personnel from Western Illinois University in 2019. Driven by her enneagram 2 personality type, she enjoys helping others, especially when it comes to facilitating opportunities for them to develop into the best versions of themselves. In addition to overseeing the University's Summer College for High School Students program, Jaimee volunteers with her sorority in multiple roles, enjoys watching or listening to anything having to do with true crime, snuggling up with her dogs, and dreaming about her next trip to Walt Disney World. 

 

Anna Patterson

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Pre-College Admissions Administrator

Anna is our Pre-College Admissions Administrator with a background in the edutech industry. Her expertise in data analysis is pivotal in enhancing educational processes and strategies, with a proficiency in project management and process improvements. Her career is marked by a passion for using data to inform decisions and optimize educational outcomes, skillfully translating complex data sets into actionable insights. Beyond professional pursuits, Anna is an avid reader and a cultural enthusiast. She finds joy and inspiration in visiting art museums, where she immerses herself in the world of visual arts. Her love for culture extends to frequent attendance at music and theater performances. 

 

Katie Pratt

Katie Pratt, J.D. Candidate

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Temporary Support Staff, Summer Session (Remote)

Katie Pratt currently serves as (Remote) Pre-College Support Staff Member for the Division of Summer and Winter Sessions. She previously served as a Pre-College Coordinator and Success Coach for two years. She is originally from Ottawa, IL and earned her Bachelors (2019)  and Masters (2023) from Purdue University. Katie is currently working towards her JD at Saint Louis University School of Law.  She hopes to work in the Sports and Entertainment Law area upon graduating. Aside from school and assisting with the Summer College for High School Students program, Katie loves to watch college basketball and football, specifically Purdue. She also loves to travel, listen to music (Harry Styles, Taylor Swift, and the Jonas Brothers), and spend time with her cat, Libby!