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Meet the Admissions Staff

Barton's Admissions team is here to help you start your Barton journey — answering questions, guiding you through the process, and celebrating your success from the very first step! 

Tana Cooper Portait

Tana Cooper
Director of Admissions

A.A. Hutchinson Community College
B.S. Fort Hays State University, Organizational Leadership
Master of Science in Education, Fort Hays State University
Recruiting Regions: Service Counties
Office: (620) 792-9241, (800) 722-6842 | Fax: (620) 786-1160 
coopert@bartonccc.edu 
Hobbies: Watching sports, KU basketball and football, Chiefs football, spending time with family and friends. 
Favorite Food: I will try anything once! Mexican, Chinese and Seafood are my favorites. 

Facebook: tana.k.cooper
Twitter: Tana@BCC
Instagram: tanakcooper

Sasha Larsen

Sasha Larson 
Admissions Representative

Crum’s Beauty College – Cosmetologist License
Office: (620)-792-9280, (800) 722-6842 | Work Cell: (620) 617-0004
larsons@bartonccc.edu
Hobbies: Cooking, baking, spending time with family & friends.
Favorite food: Mexican or potatoes

Twitter: SashaatBarton
Instagram: SashaatBarton
Facebook: SashaLarsonatBarton

Kylynn Keeler

Kylynn Keener
Admissions Representative

B.S Kansas State University, Industrial & Organizational Psychology 
Office: (620) 792-9297 | Work Cell: (620) 617-0052
keenerk@bartonccc.edu
Hobbies: Baking sugar cookies, watching sports (Anything KSU or KC Chiefs), traveling 
Favorite Food: Potato Soup or any comfort food! 

Twitter: KylynnatBarton
Instagram: Kylynnatbarton
Facebook: KylynnatBarton

Brandee Harrison

Brandee Harrison
Admissions Representative

B.S. Kansas State University
Office: (620) 786-1142 | Work Cell: (620) 786-1142
harrisonb@bartonccc.edu
Hobbies:  Spending time with family, long walks with our dog, gym time and beach visits!
Favorite Food:  

Twitter: brandeeatbarton
Instagram: brandee.at.barton
Facebook: brandee.at.barton

Kelsey Deist

Kelsey Deist
Admissions Administrative Assistant & Switchboard Operator

Hays Academy of Hair Design – Cosmetologist License
Office: (620) 792-9286, (800) 722-6842 | Fax (620) 786-1160
deistk@bartonccc.edu
Hobbies: Baking, singing, playing guitar and spending time with family.
Favorite Foods are pizza, and almost any dessert! I also will drink iced coffee at any time of the year.