Advising Center Staff

Jennifer Beck-Brown (she/her/hers)

Academic Advisor

Last names A-G

MEP 230 | 859-572-5542 | brownj42@nku.edu

Schedule an appointment:

Current/Returning Students: Remote or In-Person

Transfer/Major-Changing Students: Remote 

Transfer/Major-Changing Students: In-person 

BIO

Jenn Brown is an Academic Advisor in the College of Education. Jenn received her Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership at Northern Kentucky University and her Master’s degree in College Student Personnel Administration (CSPA) at Illinois State University. Jenn joined the College of Education at NKU in 2020 and transitioned to advising in Spring 2023.

Toby Hill (he/him/his)

Academic Advisor

Last names H-Q

MEP 230 | 859-572-1980 | hillt15@nku.edu

Schedule an appointment:

Current/Returning Students: Remote or In-Person 

Transfer/Major-Changing Students: Remote 

Transfer/Major-Changing Students: In-person 

BIO

Toby Hill is an Academic Advisor for the College of Education. He attended Campbell County High School and graduated with honors from Marshall University (Huntington, WV) in 2015 with degrees in Sports Management and Business Management. Toby completed his Masters of Arts in Teaching in Wellness Education (Health/Physical Education) from Marshall University in 2018. Certified in multiple states, Toby has previously worked in various roles for several northern Kentucky and Cincinnati school districts from 2018-2021. Toby began working in the College of Education at NKU in Fall 2021 and transitioned to advising in Spring 2023.

Sam Nelson (she/her/hers)

Director

Last names R-Z

MEP 230 | 859-572-6633 | nelsons19@nku.edu

Current/Returning Students: Remote or In-Person

Transfer/Major-Changing Students: Remote 

Transfer/Major-Changing Students: In-person 

Edward Thornton

Team Lead Advisor

First-Year Student Success Hub

All COE majors with 29 or fewer earned credit hours

UC 210 | 859-572-6900 | thorntone3@nku.edu

Schedule an appointment:

Call: 859-572-6900

Bio

Ed Thornton is the Team Lead Advisor for the College of Education. Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Ed made the trip to NKY where he attended Thomas More College (now University). He received his Bachelor’s degree in Communications, and started his higher education career as an admissions counselor. He recently received his Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Lincoln Christian University, which led him to the advising position at NKU. In his free time, Ed coaches basketball and is a huge fan of March Madness! He also enjoys music and spending time with his family.