 I
was born and raised in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia and I
am a Longwood Alumni (go Red & White), graduating with a Bachelor of
Science in Psychology in 1986. I earned my Master of Science in Guidance
and Counseling: Concentration in Student Personnel in Higher Education at
Radford University in 1989.
I am a member of the Association of College and
University Housing Officers- International (ACUHO-I), Southeastern Association for
Housing Officers (SEAHO), American College Personnel Association (ACPA)
and National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA). I
have worked in various positions in residence life including: Resident
Assistant, Longwood College (1984-1986); Resident Director, Radford
University (1987-1989); Area Director, University of North Florida,
Jacksonville, FL (1989-1994);
Residence Life Coordinator, NC State University, Raleigh, NC (1994-2000).
Of all of the places that I have worked, I have the
fondest memories of Longwood College. When the opportunity to return to
Longwood was offered, I didn't hesitate. While a student and RA at LWC, I
was also involved with Alpha Phi Omega and the Longwood Ambassadors (Vice
President). The look of the Longwood campus has greatly changed since my
first semester when Cox Hall was all male, but the quality and character
of the students, faculty and staff have remained at an exceptional level.
I can honestly say that my residential experiences, academic influences
and friends at Longwood College greatly helped
to shape the next 19 years of my life. I encourage students and staff to
make the most of your years at Longwood because those years can make the
most of you!
My favorite reflective quote is, "It isn't how
visible you are, it's how well you do your job even if no one
notices." - Anonymous
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