What is your hometown?
I grew up in Bellbrook, Ohio – one of the many suburbs of Dayton.
What is your educational background?
I attended the University of the Cumberlands (formerly Cumberland
College) in Williamsburg, KY where I earned a BS in Chemistry with a minor in
Physics. After graduating from Cumberland I attended Indiana University
Bloomington for graduate school, where I earned an MS in Nuclear Chemistry.
What is your work history?
In terms of relevant work history, I served as a Research Assistant
and an Associate Instructor at Indiana University from 2008 to 2011 before
taking my current position last July.
What will you be doing in your
new position?
I currently advise undergraduate students in a number majors within
the College of Arts & Sciences, including Math, Math Economics, Chemistry,
Physics, and Geology.
Why did you want to be an
advisor?
I have always enjoyed working with people, particularly
undergraduate students. I came to a point in graduate school where I realized
after having taught for several years that I enjoyed working with people to a
much greater extent than I did working in the lab or analyzing data. While I
was not looking to teach full time, I began looking for jobs in student affairs
where I could interact with students on a daily basis.
What is your favorite part of
working with college students?
My favorite part of working with college students is the unique
challenge(s) each student presents. There are consistencies and patterns in the
issues that students deal with, but each student is unique.
What do you love about
UK?
More than anything I love the staff. Everyone I have met has been
friendly and helpful and is genuinely concerned for the well-being of the
students.
No comments:
Post a Comment