"In every course I was pushed to do my best while being biblically rooted and that has stuck with me within my career. No matter what I am doing I fall back on my faith, which is my foundation, and CBU played a big part in helping me realize this."
Quick Facts
Program: M.S. in School Counseling
Graduation Year: 2022
Current Job Title: School Counselor at Lake Hills Elementary
Life at CBU
Why did you choose to attend CBU?
My parents met at CBU, so it has always been in my life. I also was in AVID and had
the opportunity to visit different universities. No school felt more like home than
CBU. I also wanted to attend a school that would help me grow in my faith and knew
CBU was a great place for that.
Share a favorite memory of your time at CBU.
I had the honor of speaking at my hooding ceremony. My family was in attendance, and
I was able to speak on a message I felt God put on my heart based on my full experience
at CBU from undergrad through grad school.
Tell us about a professor who helped your CBU journey.
A professor who will forever have my respect and gratitude is the late Dr. Daniel
Robinson, assistant professor of education. This man was genuine, God-fearing, confident
and intentional in anything he felt God led him to do. He was the first person to
tell me I would make a great school counselor.
Life after CBU
What advice would you give to a CBU student?
Current students should not waste the time, opportunities and resources available
and at their hands right now. There are many professors, clubs and courses as well
as lifelong friendships readily available to help shape them and prepare them for
life after college. I would also add that sometimes they will need to go outside their
comfort zone and seek courage to access these resources and connect with people.
How did CBU equip you to live your purpose?
For a long time, I had no idea what career was for me. CBU not only provided opportunities
to explore my options but more importantly pointed me in the direction to seek God’s
word and calling through it all. In every course I was pushed to do my best while
being biblically rooted and that has stuck with me within my career. No matter what
I am doing I fall back on my faith, which is my foundation, and CBU played a big part
in helping me realize this. There is no stronger foundation, and with God leading
I am more than equipped for what is ahead.