We are so excited to introduce our Spring 2026 Student Ambassadors!
Each semester, Hawkes teams up with students across the United States for an internship focused on supporting those who are new to our online courseware platform. Our Hawkes Ambassadors meet with their peers to provide one-on-one guidance and answer questions they may have regarding Hawkes, such as where to go to complete their homework, how to create a practice test, as well as helpful Hawkes tools to boost their academic performance. Our Hawkes Ambassadors have successfully completed at least one Hawkes course themselves, so they can speak from first-hand experience on how Hawkes makes a positive difference in learning.
We invite you to read below to meet our talented Hawkes Ambassadors from schools across the country.
Rishi Bindela
University of North Carolina - Charlotte
Rishi Bindela is a Freshman at the University of North Carolina pursuing a dual degree in Accounting and Finance. After graduation, he plans to get his CPA and work in an accounting firm. Born and raised in Concord, NC, he enjoys math and is passionate about teaching as well. In his free time, he likes playing video games, swimming, and watching tv shows. He started using Hawkes in the Fall of 2025 for their Business Calculus class and has taken a liking to the learning site as a result. This is his first semester as a Hawkes Student Learning Ambassador.
Ty'Nia Hightower
Arkansas State University
Calliope Kamitses-Schrider
Guilford College
Calliope is pursuing a degree in Environmental Studies with dreams of going into conservation and inspiring others to fall in love with nature. Outside of school, Cal indulges in her hobbies of drawing and painting, writing poetry and music, reading books, white water canoeing and backpacking, and playing sports. She is currently learning how to play rugby! Cal loves cute coffee shops and sweet treats, spending quality time with friends and family, cuddling her cats, traveling to new places, and being out in nature.
Hannah Shelby
Prairie View A&M University
Hannah is a Mathematics major graduating this semester and is currently earning her Alternative Teaching Certification with plans to teach high school mathematics. After graduating, Hannah wants to become a teacher and pursue higher education, hoping to earn a Master's and a Doctorate in Mathematics Education. In her free time, if she’s not working, Hannah enjoys watching TV, creating content, and spending time with friends and family.
Trenton Jeffers
Prairie View A&M University
Trenton is a senior studying mathematics and hopes to get his teacher certification so that he can teach future students in various math classes. He loves to tutor students who need help with many forms of math. He loves to play video games and watch football and basketball in his free time. He also loves to create content for YouTube and TikTok. He is also a sneakerhead and has a large collection of Nikes and Jordans. This is his fifth semester as a Hawkes Learning Student Ambassador.
Ash Dean
University of Charleston
Ashton is a junior studying Biology and Data Analytics. He is also enrolled in an online Mathematic B.S. program through Indiana University. Ash holds an institutional GPA of 4.0 at both universities, with a cumulative GPA of over 3.9. After graduating, his goal is to pursue medical school and continue research. In his free time, Ash likes to go on walks, tend to his plants, and spend time with his cat Pythagoras. Ash is a returning Hawkes Student Ambassador.
Sabrina Johnson
SUNY Old Westbury
Sabrina is a first-year student at SUNY Old Westbury. Her major is Biochemistry and she is enrolled in her institution’s B.S./D.O. Program. Her dream is to be a doctor. She first used Hawkes in her Biology I course and loved it. Now she hopes to help other students navigate the platform. When she is not studying, she is enjoying music and literature. She is looking forward to a productive semester.
Clair Sassano
Purdue University Global
Clair is enrolled at Purdue University Global, working to achieve her bachelors in ABA (applied behavior analysis) Psychology. After her bachelor’s, Clair hopes to achieve her master’s degree in ABA to reach her goal of becoming a BCBA (board-certified behavior analyst). Clair’s life is surrounded by kids, as she is the children’s director at her church, works with children in ABA therapy and is a proud foster parent. In her spare time, Clair enjoys making handmade soaps, body butters and body scrubs.
Interested in being a Student Ambassador?
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