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Carlos Bowles

Director
bowles@austin.utexas.edu
(512) 232-3480 | FAC 22D

Carlos Eric Bowles has worked in higher education for 21 years. He currently serves as director for UTeach-Liberal Arts and the Rapoport Service Scholarship Program. Carlos also serves as assistant professor of instruction teaching courses on leadership, civic engagement, and ethics at The University of Texas at Austin. His recognitions include the Texas Exes Alumni James Vick Award for Academic Advising, the Liberal Arts Council for Outstanding Advisor, and a National Academic Advising Association 2013 Outstanding Institution Advising Program Merit Award. Carlos most recently served his community as vice president of programs with the Pflugerville Education Foundation. Carlos holds a bachelor’s degree in English literature from UTSA, a master’s degree in higher education administration from The University of Texas at Austin and is ABD in educational psychology at The University of Texas at Austin with research interests including phenomenology, motivation, and cultural aspects of learning. Carlos spends his free time with his wife and kids and his favorite pastime is playing music.

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Kaitlyn Crawford

Senior Administrative Associate
kaitlyn.crawford@austin.utexas.edu
(512) 232-2143 | FAC 22E

Kaitlyn Crawford joined the UTeach-Liberal Arts team in 2022. Since studying English and American Studies at The University of Texas at Austin, she’s spent years encouraging a love of learning in others. She’s been a teacher, bookseller and event planner, working with organizations like San Antonio Book Festival, BookPeople, and Half Price Books. With certifications in secondary language arts and English as a second language, she was most recently a middle school teacher in Round Rock ISD. She’s excited to celebrate and support UT students as they begin their teaching journey.

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Marissa Blakely

Administrative Associate
marissa.blakely@austin.utexas.edu
(512) 232-2789 | FAC 22

Marissa Blakely joined the UTeach-Liberal Arts program in Fall 2023. Since completing her B.S. in Communication and B.S.B.A. in Marketing at Western Carolina University, she has worked in higher education as a communications assistant, collaborating with students and staff to promote student-athletes. While pursuing her Master of Business Administration at High Point University, she served as a graduate assistant in the Office of Sorority and Fraternity Life within Student Affairs. She is passionate about contributing to students’ growth and development and supporting them in becoming inspiring professionals. In her free time, she enjoys traveling the world and spending time with her family.

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Isabella Coates

Student Worker
imc852@my.utexas.edu
(512) 232-2789 | FAC 22B

Isabella Coates joined the UTeach-Liberal Arts team in Fall 2024 as a freshman majoring in Communication and Leadership. Throughout high school, she actively participated in community service and discovered her passion for working with children. In addition to her volunteer work, Isabella gained valuable experience in graphic design and event planning, which she thoroughly enjoys. She’s excited to apply her skills and support UT students as they embark on their teaching journeys.