The Tarleton State University Honors Mentoring Program is a student-focused initiative that pairs incoming freshmen with experienced second-, third-, and fourth-year mentors to ease their transition into college. Throughout the program, participants acclimate to university life, build meaningful connections with peers, and receive valuable academic and study support.
2026-2027 Honors Mentors
Lead Mentor
Name: Wyatt Rose
Major: Animal Science (Equine Science Certification; Pre-Vet)
Classification: Junior
Hometown: Visalia, CA
About Wyatt: On campus, I am actively involved in the Pre-Veterinary Medical Association, Block and Bridle, FarmHouse Fraternity, Texans for Christ, and the Order of Omega. In my free time, you can usually find me team roping, calf roping, swimming, playing football, or riding horses. I am deeply passionate about our Honors First-Timers, and my goal is to help the Tarleton State Honors College stand as a proud emblem of Respect, Integrity, and Excellence.
Lead Mentor
Name: Katie Wood
Major: Secondary 4-8 English Education
Classification: Senior
Hometown: Granbury, TX
About Katie: I plan to earn my Master’s in Counseling and Education Leadership after completing my undergraduate degree. Then, I hope to coach as well as teach, eventually working as a counselor or principal.
Lead Mentor
Name: Corinne Fonte
Major: Animal Science (Range and Ranch Management)
Classification: Junior
Hometown: Magnolia, TX
About Corinne: I am a member of women’s club soccer, a College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (COANR) ambassador, and a teaching assistant for Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals!
Name: Jack Phillips
Major: Animal Science (Pre-Vet)
Classification: Junior
Hometown: Cameron, TX
About Jack: I cannot wait to serve as a first-year mentor and help students navigate their college journey! I love student involvement, playing guitar, and making memories.
Name: Ally Maples
Major: Biomedical Science
Classification: Sophomore
Hometown: Cisco, TX
About Ally: Some of my favorite pastimes are going for walks and getting sweet treats with friends!
Name: Breanna Crowder
Major: Agriculture Education
Classification: Sophomore
Hometown: Oakdale, CA
About Breanna: I plan on teaching agriculture classes and using my minor, agricultural mechanics, to teach mechanical classes like welding and woodshop.
Name: Rachel Rempel
Major: Computer Information Systems (Cybersecurity)
Classification: Junior
Hometown: Seminole, TX
About Rachel: I love learning about new technology, problem solving, and helping others.
Name: Kate Guerra
Major: Pre-Clinical Psychology
Classification: Junior
Hometown: Mesquite, TX
About Kate: I want to become a youth trauma therapist/crisis counselor!
Name: Aislynne Mendoza
Major: Biology (Wildlife)
Classification: Junior
Hometown: Odessa, TX
About Aislynne: I enjoy crocheting, reading, camping, and hiking! I had the wonderful opportunity to study abroad in Greece with the Honors program, and I can’t wait for my mentees to be able to appreciate all that Honors has to offer them, from craft nights to studying abroad!
Name: Angel Rodriguez
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Classification: Sophomore
Hometown: Waco, Texas
About Angel: I’m involved in the Honors College and Texan Aero, where I’m interested in designing mechanical systems for space exploration, including rovers and exploration vehicles. Outside of engineering, I enjoy astrophotography and fish keeping, especially aquascaping.
Name: Ethan Wiederkehr
Major: N/A
Classification: N/A
Hometown: N/A
About Ethan:
Name: Macyn Hicks
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