Upward Bound Staff

Coordinator

Pam has worked at the UCO Upward Bound Program as Program Coordinator for 10 years, and loves it. 

Administrative Assistant

Academic Support Counselor

Director

Barry Lofton was born and raised in Oklahoma City, OK and is a graduate of North East High School.  He attended College at Northern Oklahoma College for two years before moving to Arkadelphia, Arkansas to attend Henderson State University where he received a Bachelor's Degree in Health Physical Education and Recreation.  He also received a Master's Degree from Henderson State University in Counseling. Some of Barry's hobbies include reading short stories, magazines, exercising, basketball, and listening to live Jazz music. His favorite foods are "good old fashioned home cooked hamburgers" and salmon. His favorite drink is Coca Cola

Office Assistant

Stephanie Smith is an Office Assistant for the Office of TRIO Programs and student at the University of Central Oklahoma. She is from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and graduated from Crooked Oak High School. Stephanie enjoys books, spending time with friends, and she loves arts and crafts. Hobby Lobby is her second home. Her favorite soft drinks are Vanilla Coke and Mountain Dew Code Red. 

Tutor

Tutor

Office Assistant

Bailee is an Office Assistant in the Office of TRIO Programs and a student at the University of Central Oklahoma.  She has made either Presidents Honor roll or Deans Honor Roll 4 out of 5 semesters. Before working as Office Assistant at UCO, she also worked as tutor assistant, sales associate, and clerical assistant.  Bailee was born and raised in Ardmore, Oklahoma and graduated from Ardmore High School.  She is a current resident of Edmond, Oklahoma,a nd enjoys running, scrapbooking and making her own accessories.  Her favorite food is Italian, and her favorite soft drink is strawberry fanta.