Hello! I’ve been with the Ecampus Success team since March 2013, and before that I was an academic advisor at OSU for 4 years.  I took a bit of a winding path before I found my fit with student services in higher education.  I initially earned a degree in Civil Engineering, but after spending time in the Navy as an Education Services Officer decided to go back to school (becoming a Beaver twice over) focusing on education.  I’ve spent some time in the K-12 system as a teacher as well, and like that I was able to explore so many different career paths along the way.  I am an avid reader and always have my kindle on hand; I also enjoy attending Beaver sporting events with my husband and two boys.  One of my best memories from my own time as an online student was meeting a few of my classmates face-to-face for the first time at a conference.  We had shared so much through e-mail, calls, and assignments that it was more like reconnecting with old friends.

Theresa’s tip of the week– “Remember to make time for your mental and physical wellness!  You can’t perform at your best academically, personally, or professionally if you’re exhausted or overwhelmed.”  Check out http://www.mindplatter.com/ for more information.