Dr. Jo Watts Williams School of Education

Assistant Professor of Education

• B.A., William Paterson University, M.A., Rutgers University, PhD., University of Missouri
• Joins us teaching at the University of South Florida
• Scholarly Interests: Intersectional oppression, Liberation for Women of Color, Student development, Resistance and activism, Campus equity and inclusion efforts, Critical race feminist theories and methodologies

Assistant Professor of Education

• B.A., University of North Carolina at Charlotte, M.A., and Ed.D. in progress, Appalachian State University
• Joins us from teaching at Appalachian State

Instructor in Wellness

• B.S. Appalachian State University, M.S., Clemson University
• Serves as Director of Experiential Learning for Crossnore Communities for Children
• Expertise in Recreation Management, Training and Development, Mentorship, Youth Development Leadership, Program Management.

Instructor in Wellness

• B.A. University of Portland, M.S., Minnesota State University
• Serves as Assistant Director of Climbing Programs at UNC-Chapel Hill
• Expertise in Rock Climbing, indoors and outdoors

Instructor in Wellness

• B.S. and MPH, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
• Serves as Well-Being Program Manager for Cone Health
• Expertise in health education, wellness coaching, program and strategic planning, evaluation, marketing, needs assessments, and leading meaningful work to tackle social determinants of health.

Graduate Apprentice for Odyssey Scholars Program in the Center for Access and Success

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology; Minor – Visual and Media Studies with a Certificate in Markets and Management- Duke University.
• Emma joins us from the Georgia Institute of Technology working as an Employer Connections Coordinator on the Master of Science in Analytics Career Services Team.
• Current and Past Involvements: David M. Rubenstein Scholarship; Jewels Inc. at Duke University; HerCampus.com; Alpha Kappa Alpha.

Graduate Assistant with the Student Professional & Career Development Center

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology & Chemistry from Kentucky Wesleyan College.
• Joining Elon University from Kentucky Wesleyan College where he has been an Admissions Counselor.
• Experience with AmeriCorps as a Kentucky College & Career Coach, working with first-generation, low income, and minority students with college access and career readiness.

Graduate Apprentice for the Center for Design Thinking

• Bachelor’s Degree in Media Arts and Entertainment, Cinema concentration from Elon University.

• Previously a UX designer for Gryphon.ai, front-end developer at RTI International, and freelance photographer.
• Elon undergraduate involvements: Elon Docs, health and wellness learning community, Iron Tree Blooming, athletics photographer.

Graduate Apprentice for Kernodle Center for Civic Life

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with concentration in Finance, Minor in Baking and Culinary Arts, Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, NH
• During her time at SNHU, Stephanie was a resident assistant, worked as a service coordinator for The Chandler Center, served as Student Government Association President, and coordinated the campus Out of the Darkness Walk for Suicide Prevention.

Graduate Apprentice for the Center for Race, Ethnicity, and Diversity Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Humanities; Minor – Philosophy; York College of Pennsylvania
• Involvement: YCP Lambda (LGBTQIA+ Student Association), YCP Student Ambassador, Allies Committed to Social Justice (ACTS)

Graduate Apprentice for the Global Education Center

• Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish; Minor in Educational Studies from Roger Williams University
• Cassandra joins us after teaching high school Spanish in Vermont.
• As a teacher Cassandra directed and choreographed for various performing arts opportunities and served as a student council advisor. As an undergraduate, she was a Resident Assistant and student staff member in the Feinstein Center for Service Learning and Community Engagement.

Graduate Apprentice for Student Involvement

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology – North Carolina State University
• Rebecca joins us from North Carolina State University working as the Coordinator for Student and Young Alumni Programs for the Office of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving.
• Involvements: Student Intern with the Office of Parents and Families Services; Orientation and New Student Programs; Hall Council.

Graduate Apprentice for Graduate Admissions and MHE

• Master’s Degree in Quality Management – Business School – University of Jordan/ Jordan.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science and Technology – Nutrition and Food Technology Department – University of Jordan/ Jordan
• Worked as Quality Assurance department head/ Quality Assurance officer at Accreditation and quality Assurance office in Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan.
• I am a lead auditor/ internal auditor for Quality and Education management systems.