Disability Staff
Director: Jamie McCrary
Mr. McCrary came to APSU in January 2016 as the Director of Student Disability Resource Center after serving for five years as a vocational rehabilitation counselor with the state of Tennessee. Originally from Georgia, Jamie has worked in the Student Disability Resource Center Field for over 10 years in Florida, Georgia & Texas in addition to Tennessee.
Jamie McCrary received his Bachelors of Science Degree from Florida State University in 2005 and his Master鈥檚 in Counseling Degree for the University of Houston 鈥 Clear Lake in 2009. Jamie enjoys following ACC sports, singing & volunteering at First Baptist Church Clarksville.
Associate Director: Yen T. Hoyt
Ms. Hoyt has lived in Clarksville, TN since 1976 and was considered as a 鈥渕ilitary brat鈥 due to her father being stationed at the Screaming Eagles 101st Airborne Division at Ft. Campbell Army base. She comes from the Department of Human Services of the State of Tennessee with experience in Vocational Rehabilitation and Pre-Employment Transition Services. She graduated from A.P.S.U. with a B.S. Degree in Public Management and a concentration in Sociology. She obtained her M.A. Ed Degree in School Counseling at Murray State University. She enjoys quality time with family.
Adaptive Technology Coordinator: Open Position
Administrative Assistant II: Sara Whisler
Sara graduated summa cum laude with her Bachelor of Science degree in English in 2016. She completed her master's in Strategic Leadership with honors in 2024. Sara is a life longer learner who is passionate about living into life and experiencing as much as possible that life has to offer.
Accommodation Coordinator: Elitha Johnson
Ms. Johnson obtained her Bachelors of Science in Social Work at Austin Peay State University in 2009.
Accommodation Coach: Ashley Billington
Holds a Masters Degree in Vocational Rehabilitation from Assumption College in Worcester, MA. Loves hiking, traveling, and exploring, painting, and an animal lover. Enjoys meeting new people and finding new ways and opportunities to impact community.
Graduate Assistant: Aliaa Soliman
Ms. Aliaa Soliman, joined APSU in Fall 2023 to study Master of Science in clinical mental health counseling. She is originally from Egypt and has lived in Clarksville since August 2023. She received her Bachelor's degree in medicine in 2007, and her Master of Science in Radiodiagnosis in 2012, both in Egypt. She is looking forward to being an LPC/MHSP (licensed professional counselor/mental health service provider) in Tennessee and other states. Aliaa enjoys reading, drawing, and painting.
Intern: Jesus Avila
Student Workers:
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Makayla Horsnell 鈥 Student Office Assistant
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Oveira Ortiz 鈥 Student Office Assistant
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Audria Taylor 鈥 Student Office Assistant
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Tamar Williams 鈥 Student Office Assistant