Freshmen Counselors
Jeff Jones jjones@esu.edu
(570)422-3542
Director of Admission
Territories: (PA) Monroe, Philadelphia, Pike
Hometown: Joliet, Illinois
Studied: History & Sociology, Curriculum & Instructions
Sarah K. Lavra slavra@esu.edu
(570)422-3184
Senior Associate Director of Admission
Territories: (PA) Susquehanna, Wayne, Wyoming
Hometown: Elizabeth, New Jersey
Studied: Journalism & Mass Communications, concentration in Public Relations
Strengths: Multitasking and Proof Reading
Favorite thing about ESU: "The wraps in the University Center, especially the buffalo chicken one; love it!"
Rahel Teklegiorgis rteklegiorgis@esu.edu - Admission Contact for students with last name initial of A-G
(570)422-3996
Assistant Director of Admission/Banner Relationship Manager
Territories: (PA) Bucks, Montgomery, Chester
Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (family originally from Eritrea-Northeast Africa)
Studied: Corporate Communications with a minor in English
Strengths: Public Speaking and Digital Media
Favorite thing about ESU: Welcoming and generous campus community of high-achieving scholars
Quote: "Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower." -Steve Jobs
At ESU, we are preparing the next innovators of their generation. I'm here to help you begin your success story.
Agnieszka A Brannan abrannan@esu.edu - Admission Contact for students with last name initial of H-P
(570)422-3577
Assistant Director of Admission/Coordinator of Publications
Territories: New Jersey, (NJ) Hunterdon, Warren
Hometown: Forest Hills, New York (originally from Poland)
Studied: Political Science at ESU
Favorite thing about ESU: I love the friendly atmosphere at ESU. As an alum, I am especially happy to observe the growth within our current students as they move through their ESU journey.
Jennifer Castro jcastro@esu.edu - Admission Contact for students with last name initial of Q-Z
(570)422-3922
Assistant Director of Admission/Coordinator of Multicultural Recruitment/Campus Tours
Territories: (PA) Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Philadelphia, Lancaster; New York
Hometown: Whitehall, Pennsylvania
Studied: Criminal Justice and Student Affairs Administration in Higher Ed
Favorite thing about ESU: The students are my favorite thing about ESU. As a recruiter, supervisor of student workers/graduate assistants, and advisor of a student organization, I am in constant communication with our students. Seeing our students achieve their academic goals is the best feeling and reminds me why I do what I do.
Quote: “Set out each day believing in your dreams. Know without a doubt, that you were made for amazing things.”-Josh Hinds
Transfer Counselors
Walt Lukow wlukow@esu.edu - Admission Contact for transfer students with last name initial of H-Z
(570)422-3110
Associate Director of Admission/Coordinator of Transfer Recruitment
Territories: County and Community Colleges
Hometown: Allentown, Pennsylvania
Studied: Secondary Education, History, World Cultures
Nina Atanesian natanesian@.esu.edu - Admission Contact for transfer students with last name initial of A-G
(570)422-3149
Assistant Director of Admission/Transfer Counselor
Territories: County and Community Colleges
Hometown: Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania (Currently residing in the West End)
Studied: Business Management with minor in Economics (at ESU!)
Favorite Pastime: Spending time with family
Favorite thing about ESU: Everything! The aesthetics of the campus and the energy of the student body and faculty.
Quote: "As a former transfer student, I know the challenges you may have when transferring to a new university. It is my pleasure to work with you to make your transition a smooth one. Welcome to ESU!"
If your county is not listed or if your school will be hosting an event that you would like us to attend please contact Sarah Lavra: slavra@esu.edu.
