New and Familiar Faces

New Face

Job Description:

To advise students in the development and completion of their academic and career goals

Worked at KSU since:

February 2010

Employment Prior to Kent State University:

I worked as an educational interpreter for the Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing and Deaf-Blind in the K-12 setting and at several colleges and universities.

Likes Most About Kent State University:

I like numerous things about Kent State University, but one of my favorites is the diversity of students, staff and faculty and the enthusiasm to learn from each other.

Attraction to Kent State University as an Employer:

The opportunity to work for a prominent university that offers so many benefits and is close to home is very advantageous.

Resides in:

Stow, Ohio

Hometown:

Hood River, Ore.

Education:

Master of Arts, higher education administration, The University of Akron
Bachelor of Science, speech language pathology and audiology, Kent State University
Associate of Applied Science, American Sign Language interpretation, Portland Community College

Hobbies:

There are too many to list, but I love to read, write and hang out with my family and friends. However, every Tuesday night, you can find me in front of the television watching Lost - the best show ever created in the history of television!

Familiar Face

Job Description:

Develop and disseminate resources for adult literacy teachers in Ohio.

Worked at KSU since:

March 2000

Employment Prior to Kent State University:

YES Skill Center, General Motors Assembly Plant, Lordstown

Likes Most About Kent State University:

The beauty of the campus and the many activities offered by the university.

Attraction to Kent State University as an Employer:

Since all my degrees are from Kent State , I was familiar with the people and the culture of the university.

Resides in:

Champion, Ohio

Hometown:

Champion, Ohio

Education:

Ph.D., curriculum and instruction -adult literacy, Kent State University

Hobbies:

Reading, reading and reading