With the start of a new year at the Gatton Academy comes several new personalities to the staff. We are excited about these passionate and dedicated individuals who have joined our team. They come to us from different parts of the country with a host of varied experiences. Over the last few weeks, the staff has had a chance to get to know each other. It’s now your chance to meet the new faces behind the Academy. Each day this week, we’ll profile a new staff member.
Academy Avatars sat down with each new staff member to post ten questions in hopes of getting to know them better. Avatars came up with five questions that we asked each person. Each Avatar also posed five unique questions of their own choosing to ask as well.
Up next is Residential Counselor Sue Meador.
Why did you decide to join the Gatton Academy staff?
One of my friends informed me that there was a position open at the Gatton Academy. Since I was coming back to Western for graduate school, I decided to apply after becoming more interested in the position.
Where did you attend college and what subjects did you study?
I attended college starting in the fall of 2001 through 2005, studying sociology, geography, and criminology. I completed the GIS (Geographic Information System) program here at Western Kentucky University.
What are you looking forward to the most about the coming school year?
I’m looking forward to helping the students experience new adventures. I feel that most people stick with a certain activity, yet I enjoy trying new things and encouraging others do the same.
What do you think makes the Gatton Academy a unique educational experience?
Due to students still being in high school but living and taking courses at WKU, I feel it is a more involved job than other residential life positions.
What contributions do you hope to make to life at the Gatton Academy?
I would like to promote more involvement in service opportunities on and off campus.
How does it feel to be back at Western Kentucky University?
It is awesome! I love Western and am excited to be back.
Who was your most influential professor at Western? Why?
My most influential professor was Dr. Smith in the sociology department. I was taking the class for a general education requirement when he inspired me to think outside of the box. His teaching led me to want to learn more about sociology, which led to my choice to major in it.
What clubs are you interested in starting or leading this year?
I would be interested in creating a photography/scrapbooking club. Since I enjoy taking pictures and making scrapbooks, I would like to gather others with the same interests.
When attending WKU did you live on campus?
I spent my freshman year on campus, then off campus during my sophomore year. However, I came back to campus for my junior and senior years so that I could be more involved on campus with my friends and sorority.
If you could describe yourself in three words what would they be?
Adventurist. Hard-working. Adaptable.
