CONTACT I-BEST
425.640.1593 | ibest@edmonds.edu
The School of Academic Foundations Offers In-Person and Remote Services for Students
The School of Academic Foundations office is located in Mukilteo Hall 403
2026 Winter Quarter Hours January 5 - March 20
Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Fridays 8 a.m.-12 p.m., unless otherwise posted.
Closures
December 20-28: Winter Break
January 1: New Year's Day
January 19 M.L. King Jr. Day
February 16 President's Day
You can reach us by:
Phone: 425.640.1593
Email: saf@edmonds.edu
Zoom Virtual Lobby: Monday-Thursday, 11a.m.-3 p.m. (different than drop-in advising)
Connect to School of Academic Foundations Virtual Front Desk
I-BEST at Edmonds College helps students begin college level classes faster with additional support. We are a case management style program, with a team of advisors to help students reach their goals. I-BEST students receive help with financial aid and funding processes, scholarship/grant applications, student success goals and strategies, and academic planning, and help registering for quarterly classes. Come see us to learn more.
Make an Appointment
Click the buttons below to make an appointment with us.
Online Appointments in-person appointments
Join us for drop-ins (online or in-person)
Drop-in Schedule (no appointment needed!)
Mukilteo Hall, Room 403, or Zoom
Drop-In Hours: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m.
Extended Drop-In Hours December 15 - January 9:
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| December 15-18 | 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. & 1-3 p.m. |
| December 22-26 | COLLEGE CLOSED |
| December 29, 30 & 31 | 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. & 1-3 p.m. |
| January 1 | COLLEGE CLOSED |
| January 2 | 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. & 1-3 p.m. |
| January 5-9 | 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. & 1-3 p.m. |
Join our Zoom Lobby
The front desk will connect you with the available I-BEST advisor.
I-BEST Team
Meghan Andrew (Hablo Español)
Director, Basic Skills Student Services
425.640.1780 | meghan.andrew@edmonds.edu
Tanya Yandl (говорю по-русски)
I-BEST Case Manager
425.640.1822 | tanya.yandl@edmonds.edu
Johnny Alavez (Hablo Español)
I-BEST ELA Case Manager
425.640.1107 | johnny.alavez@edmonds.edu