Kimberly Dierks' Scholarship for Tutors of Distinction

Kim Dierks, previous Managing Director of Tutoring Services who retired in 2017, was an integral part of the Academic Achievement Center for over 14 years. She created a service where all students are welcome and developed fantastic teams of student leaders. She provided students with opportunities for leadership, growth, and achievement.

Kim continues to demonstrate her strong commitment to valuing student success and honoring the work of student tutors through the generous gift made to fund the Kimberly Dierks' Scholarship for Tutors of Distinction.

To be eligible for consideration, you must:

  • have sophomore, junior, or senior standing (Freshmen and Graduate students are not eligible)
  • be employed as a tutor with the Academic Achievement Center
  • have academic merit

Award Recipients:

Cole ParsonsCole Parsons - Spring 2026

Cole Parsons, a sophomore in Nuclear Engineering and Mathematics, started as a peer tutor for the Academic Achievement Center in Spring 2025. Since then, Cole has tutored over 150 K-State students in math, mechanical engineering, and physics.

When asked about tutoring, Cole responded by saying, “My favorite part about being a tutor is being able to support my peers in a way that is truly impactful to them. As a tutor, I connect with others and work with them on the same footing, creating a valuable, human experience that makes learning stick a lot more! Being a part of that process is what makes tutoring important to me.”

Kamille Carpenter - Fall 2025

Junior in Biology. Tutor for Biology.

Luke Faunce - Spring 2025

Sophomore in Psychology and Philosophy. Tutor for Physics and Math.

Kailee Irvin - Fall 2024

Sophmore in Animal Sciences and Industry. Tutor for Animal Science, Physics, Chemistry, and Study Skills.

Sabrina Veith - Spring 2024

Senior in Biology. Tutor for Biology.

Alex Disberger - Fall 2023

Junior in Finance. Tutor for Accounting, Economics, Math, and Statistics.

Ryann Patterson - Spring 2023

Sophomore in Biology. Tutor for Biology.

Jonah Douglass - Fall 2022

Junior in Statistics and Data Science. Tutor for Statistics.

Den Jackson - Spring 2022

Sophomore in Statistics and Data Science. Tutor for Statistics.

Carson Gido - Fall 2021

Junior in Biochemistry. Tutor for Biology, Biochemistry, and Chemistry.

Olivia Persigehl - Spring 2021

Senior in Human Health Biology. Tutor for Biology.

Madelyn Turner - Fall 2020

Junior in Secondary Education. Tutor for Chemistry.