Marcy Graham
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Position: Head Academic Advisor Hometown: Born in Iowa, grew up in E. Lansing, Michigan Education: B.A. from Calvin College (History major, German minor) ; M.S. from Truman State University in Biology Career Path: Numerous jobs, starting with scooping ice cream at a Baskin Robbins while in high school, to academic advisor at a liberal arts & sciences university in Missouri. Other job titles I’ve had: Waterfront Director, Secretary, Archives Assistant, Alumni & Development Associate, Personnel Manager, Biology Instructor, Lab Technician. Favorite Quote: "Get messy…make mistakes!" - Ms. Frizzle Hobbies: Playing the fiddle, gardening |
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Marianna Giovannini
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Position: Head Academic Advisor Hometown: Kirksville, Missouri Education: MA in Counseling and BA & BSE in Art and from Northeast Missouri State, now Truman State University Career Path: Taught in public school before joining the staff at Truman State University Interesting Fact: I have a parrot that likes mashed potatoes and peas. Favorite Quote: "It's not important who starts the game but who finishes it." -- John Wooden Hobbies: Gardening, antiques, and reading Other: In addition to working with the students living in Missouri Hall, I also advise the new freshmen commuter students. |
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Position: Academic Advisor Hometown: Milan, Missouri Education: MA History; BS Sociology/Anthropology Career Path: Farmer, factory worker, Daycare Provider Ceramicist, Motel Manager, Justice Systems Secretary and Business & Accountancy advisor at Truman State University Interesting Fact: I have a Seminole Indian name. It is pronounced Wanana. It means "Rushing Waters" Favorite Quote: "Just remember, the only people not making mistakes are those who aren’t doing anything." - Tim W. Welborn Hobbies: Reading, gardening and traveling Other: I have three grown children, 1 cat and I love Reeses Peanut Butter Cups |
Wynona Murphy
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Position: Academic Advisor Hometown: Originally from Princeton, Missouri, but have been in Kirksville since 1986 Education: MA in English from Truman, BA in English from Northeast Missouri State University (now Truman) Career Path: I was a secretary in
Lang/Lit for 10 years, went back to grad school and was a GTRA in
English before becoming an Academic Advisor. Hobbies: Gardening, being outdoors, camping, traveling, reading when I have time Other: I have a husband: Dean and two children: Katie and Nicholas.
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Andrea Maag
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Shanna "Veeve" Holtz
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Position: Academic Advisor Hometown: Colorado Springs, CO/East St. Louis, IL Education: B.S. Mass Media Communications; Oral Roberts University, Tulsa OK Career Path: Freelance Reporter, Web Design Editor, News Director, High School Substitute Teacher, and currently Academic Advisor/S.E.E. Coordinator Favorite Quote: “A wise man gets more use out of his enemies than a fool gets out of his friends” –Baltasar Gracian Hobbies: Music, Reading, Writing, and Sports |