Staff
Christina Brenner, Assistant Dean of Students
In her role as the Assistant Dean of Students, Ms. Brenner is responsible for implementing,
coordinating and monitoring West Chester University's Code of Conduct. This involves
the training and evaluating of Hearing Officers, selection of members to serve on
the University Hearing Board, overseeing the appeals process, and coordinating the
administrative components of the conduct program.
Kirsten Block, Assistant Director of Student Conduct
Kirsten serves as one of the Assistant Directors in the Office of Student Conduct.
She is responsible for meeting with students involved in the disciplinary process
to discuss their rights and options, to outline and guide students through the process,
and to assist them in their ongoing learning and development. Additionally, Kirsten
manages the recruitment, selection, and training of the University Hearing Board members
and serves as a resource for students, staff, faculty, and other constituents with
questions regarding the student conduct process and University policy. Kirsten holds
a B.S. in Business Management from Babson College and a M.A. in College Student Personnel
from Bowling Green State University. Kirsten’s previous work has included experiences
in residence life and fraternity and sorority life.
John Paul Carr, Compliance and Database Coordinator
John-Paul (JP) is the Compliance and Database Coordinator in the Office of Student
Conduct. He is responsible for maintaining the confidential office database and the
accuracy and detail of over 24,000 student conduct records and related transactions.
JP is the first line of contact for students, staff, parents, faculty and attorneys
requesting information about the student conduct process at West Chester University.
JP also serves as the office liaison for local courts regarding violations by students
of civil or criminal statutes. In addition to these duties, JP also is tasked with
the duty of making the initial charging decision regarding violations of the Code
of Student Conduct. JP holds a B.A. in Political Science from The Ohio State University
and a Juris Doctor from Thomas M. Cooley Law School. JP’s previous work has included
experience in collegiate athletic administration, clerking in several judicial chambers
during law school, and in court administration.
Elizabeth Calderaro, Administrative Assistant
Liz is the Administrative Assistant in the Office of Student Conduct. Liz has been
with the university for over 15 years working in the academic and administrative sides
of the university. Her responsibilities range from assisting the Dean with scheduling
meetings, managing the budget, and general office duties. Liz also serves as the
first line of contact for the students, updating student records, handling student’s
calls and in-person student requests.

Dr. Hilliard-Thompson
Dr. Hilliard-Thompson serves as one of the Assistant Directors in the Office of Student
Conduct. She is responsible for guiding students through the conduct process by discussing
their rights, options health choices and the impact of their decisions on future career
aspirations and the University community. Additionally, Dr. Hilliard-Thompson serves
as a liaison to the Hearing Officers serving in the Office of Residence Life and Housing
Services providing conduct process training and assessment. Dr. Hilliard-Thompson
holds a B.S. in Recreation and Leisure Studies from Montclair State University, M.A.T.
in Education from Sacred Heart University and a Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership,
Learning and Innovation from Wilmington University. Previous assignments has included
experiences in residence life, multicultural affairs, and non-profit college retention
and success.

Shelley Siedzikowski, Assistant Director of Student Conduct
Shelley has served as an Assistant Director in the Office of Student Conduct since
2012. Prior to that she worked in New Student Programs and Residence Life and Housing
Services here at WCU. Responsibilities include adjudicating individual and group conduct
cases and supervising the office’s graduate student staff. As a hearing officer, Shelley
facilitates conversations with students regarding violations of University policy;
and serves as a University Hearing Board member. She also works with the Assistant
Dean of Students for Student Conduct on projects and policy revisions as needed. Shelley holds
a B.A. in Journalism from Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) and an M.S. in
College Student Development and Counseling from Northeastern University.

Darryl D. Thomas Jr., Graduate Assistant of the Office of Student Conduct
Darryl is a hearing officer graduate assistant. His roles include preparing questions
and deciding educational sanction-conditions for conduct meetings. He is also responsible
for advising and educating students throughout conduct meetings. Darryl holds a B.S.
in Human Development and Family Studies from Penn State University and is currently
studying for his M.S. in Higher Education Policy and Student Affairs.

Summer N. Bledose, Graduate Assistant of the Office's Hearing Department
Summer N. Bledsoe is a Graduate Assistant in the office's hearing department. Her
roles in the office include preparing case files, managing witnesses during conduct
meetings, and working to assess and improve the conduct hearing process. She has a
B.S. in Environmental Science from East Stroudsburg University and is currently in
the M.S. Higher Education Policy and Student Affairs program here at West Chester.