- ONE OF YOUR PEOPLE PROJECT -
West Virginia GEAR UP
QUICK CLIPS: West Virginia GEAR UP Site Coordinators | Quick Clips
Teresa shares how she struggled with her college decision. Stay close to home or go far away?
Andrew shares his most challenging moment and how it helps him connect with the GEAR UP students he serves.
Sonya shares how an unexpected cheerleading accident in high school helped pave her path to college.
SITE COORDINATOR TIPS & ADVICE
Teresa Murphy
Hometown: Houston, Texas.
High School: Clear Lake High School
College: Mt. Vernon Nazarene University and Marshall University
Major: BA in Psychology, MA in Counseling
Year of Graduation: 2002
Occupation: School counselor at Wahama Jr./Sr. High School in Mason, WV
Teresa’s Places: my biggest support system while attending college was from my professors. I developed my relationships with my professors and in return was able to not only be successful in my courses but I also gained an abundance of general life skills. Through my professors, I was able to gain confidence in myself which in turn made me more successful in my courses and in college in general.
First-Generation Student: Yes
Reach out to Teresa by e-mail: tlmurphy@k12.wv.us
Andrew Li
Hometown: Oak Hill, WV
High School: Oak Hill High School
College: West Virginia University
Year of graduation: Undergrad - 2010, Graduate - 2013
Major: Undergrad - Psychology, Graduate - Counseling
Occupation: School Counselor
Andrew’s Places: Psi Chi, Golf Club
High School Places: Basketball
First-Generation Student: Yes
Reach out to Andrew on Instagram: andrewli12
Sonya Dunlap
Hometown: Sod, WV
High School: Duval High School
College: Marshall University
Year of Graduation: BFA 1990, MA 1996, MS 2022
Major: BFA-Music Performance, MA-Counseling, MS-Health Care Administration
Occupation: School Counselor
Sonya’s Places: The school of music was full of like-minded people that I loved. It was a supportive and encouraging mix of personalities all precious to me. Multiple ensembles such as band, orchestra, or smaller ensembles are fun and provide a creative outlet for even non-majors. Music heals, motivates, and connects us all.
High School Places: Cheering, academic bowls, band, Future Business Leaders of America, student government.
First-Generation Student: Yes
Reach out to Sonya on: LinkedIn
GEAR UP ALUMNI PERSPECTIVE
Cameron Asbury
Hometown: Madison, West Virginia
High School: Scott High School
College: Marshall University
Year of Graduation: 2018
Major: Advertising
Occupation: College Access Specialist for the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission
Dream job/goal: Anything that allows me to help students have the opportunity to enrich their lives
Cameron’s Places: Advertising Club and Hall Council
First-Generation Student: Yes
Reach out to Cameron by email: cameron.asbury@wvhepc.edu
Facebook: Cameron Asbury
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