2006 Participants Session 1

FACULTY

Nikki Crees Assistant Director, Freshman Learning Communities in General Studies B.A, UNC Chapel Hill (Industrial Relations) M.A., Appalachian State University (Higher Education, Administration) I enjoy.... hanging out in warm weather, swimming, mowing the grass, laying in the sun and all other things related to Spring. I like hiking, shopping, visiting with my family, and horror movies. I love my husband (Alan) and my 2 boxers (Buddy and Greta).
Kim Mitchell Assistant Director of Leadership Education B.S. Recreation Management, Appalachian State University M.S. Outdoor Education, Northern Illinois University M.A. Student Development, Appalachian State University I enjoy reading, spending time with my friends, the beach, campfires, cooking, and learning about new places and people.
Daisy "Diane" Waryold Assistant Professor - Human Development and Psychological Counseling Associate in Applied Sciences- State University of NY at Delhi, 1979 Bachelor of Science in Education- State University College of Cortland, NY, 1982 Master of Education, Counselor Education- College Student Personnel in Higher Education emphasis- University of Florida, 1985 Doctor of Education, Educational Leadership- The Florida State University, 1991 I love Appalachian State University and the wonderful students of which I have the opportunity to teach. When I am not teaching, I enjoy spending time with my two canine companions who were rescued from the greyhound racing industry. I am also happiest when I have time to enjoy my passion- the great outdoors! This includes cycling, hiking, camping and gardening.
Tracey Wright Director, Multicultural Student Development I obtained my Bachelor of Science degree from Middle Tennessee State University with a major in mathematics and minors in Secondary Education and Psychology. I also hold a Masters of Education from Middle Tennessee State University in Administration and Supervision. I enjoy spending time with family and friends, working with and getting to know students, traveling, reading, and cooking. I also like being a part of a team that is solving problems and addressing issues of our society and communities. I try to be a social justice advocate in all that I do.

GUIDES

Jennifer Clark Mount Airy, NC Social Sciences, Education Major I enjoy working with children, traveling, shopping, meeting new people, music, dancing, culture and being an active member of my school and community!
Ruth Deans Charlotte NC Organizational Communication Major I enjoy being with my family and friends, playing games, summers in Boone, being outside, and shopping!
Patrick Heavner Morganton NC Geography/Planning Major I enjoy banjo, gardening, backpacking, swimming,reading...and cheese
Richard Post Sanford, NC History and Outdoor Experiential Education Major I enjoy the outdoors, good food, chacos, my friends, a good time, OP, my dog Max, playing outside, my pink bike, and people who make obvious things funny.

COORDINATORS

Jim Street
Associate Director, Lee H. McCaskey Center for Student Involvement and Leadership

B.A., University of Florida, Psychology
M.S., Indiana University, Higher Education and Student Affairs
Ed.D, University of Georgia, Counseling and College Student Personnel

I enjoy being in Boone. This has got to be one of the most beautiful places on earth. I also enjoy hiking, dancing, playing sports, playing with my kids, or playing sports with my kids.

Brooke Zuroweste
ACT Community Outreach Center Manager

B.A. Interdisciplinary Studies, University of Missouri-Columbia,
Current Student: M.A. College Student Development, Appalachian State
University

I enjoy hiking with friends, watching a good movie, playing with my dog Bella, and spending time with a good book.