"There is a lot of room to grow at NKU, and that goes for students, faculty, staff… even projects and initiatives. I have always felt that anyone with a good idea can pursue it, in part because our deans, chairs, directors and coordinators welcome innovation and creativity."
What is your favorite thing about NKU?
I love the small campus feel of NKU. Even though well over 15,000 faculty, staff and students work and learn at NKU, it feels warmer, sometimes almost family-like. I can’t walk across campus without seeing someone I know. It is easy to meet and connect with students and colleagues here.
Where is your favorite spot on campus? What makes that spot so special?
The benches along the back of the Fine Arts Building. I enjoy being outside, so I often take a lap around campus over lunch or when I need a break. I like to spend a few minutes on the benches, taking in the sounds and fresh air or chatting with a friend.
What’s the first word that comes to mind when you think about NKU?
“Potential”… but “welcoming” is a close second. There is a lot of room to grow at NKU, and that goes for students, faculty, staff… even projects and initiatives. I have always felt that anyone with a good idea can pursue it, in part because our deans, chairs, directors and coordinators welcome innovation and creativity. When I hear about a cool project (Fuel NKU, for example, or OER at Steely or the IST reading groups), I know it started small and grew with encouragement and support.
What is your favorite way to spend your free time?
Using my hands to create. I love knitting, gardening and growing plants, and baking. I like to start with raw materials and end up with something substantial or beautiful (or both). Lately, I’ve been doing a lot of yoga, too. I like that I have to turn off my brain and focus solely on bodily strength and balance.
What is your greatest passion?
Teaching and learning with others and working toward a shared goal. I love collaboration of all kinds, whether it means working on a big project with colleagues across campus, developing curriculum with other teachers, participating in a collective knowledge-building experience with students, and even reading and discussing a book with friends.
