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STAFF SPOTLIGHT

Michelle Klingaman school level in the vocational secretarial program.
They insisted it would be a great fallback if I ever
Division of Academic Affairs needed it. They were so right. I have used it as a ca-
reer path and I love it.
Michelle Klingaman is What’s the biggest misconception people have
the administrative assistant about your position/job?
in the Department of Histo-
ry. She joined the MGA staff I believe some people believe secretaries don’t do
in 2010. a whole lot or that anyone can do the job. I think many
are called to this type of work as it is a job that is a
What do you do at MGA? service to others. You have the opportunity to serve
I am the administrative others with the job you perform. The job is very di-
verse as well; you have the opportunity to learn a lot
assistant for the Depart- of different types of programs and tasks.
ment of History. I not only What would we most likely find you doing on the
help the faculty in the de- weekend?
partment I help the students
of our department. I assist My weekends are mostly spent at home. I have
with textbook orders, input a 4-year-old granddaughter who comes over every
our schedules, and perform general office duties. weekend to spend time with me.
What book(s) are you reading now?
In what circumstances would I come to you for
something? I love to read. Currently I am reading non-fiction
about the Civil War. I also read faith-based novels.
If you need help with your schedule, setting up an What’s one item you can’t leave your home without?
advising appointment, or general information about
the history program. Our department is also a “green My iPad! I read on my device and would be lost
zone” for our military students. without it.
Are you an early bird or a night owl?
What energizes you at work?
I am energized most by helping faculty and our Most definitely an early bird. I like to get up and
get my day going!
students. I am energized by being busy with Banner What or who is the greatest love of your life?
and textbook orders. I believe my gift is service and
love helping others. My husband was the love of my life. I can’t imagine
my life without my two sons either.
What led you to this career?
My parents encouraged me to enroll at the high

Teresa Lorick the public. Communication is not only about speak-
ing, but also listening.
Division of Academic Affairs What energizes you at work?
Teresa Lorick is the Co-
Interacting with people - administrators, faculty,
ordinator of Academic and staff, students, and community.
Administrative Projects in What’s one thing that surprised you about working
the Office of Academic Af- at MGA?
fairs. She joined the MGA
staff in 1993. Everyday is different. When you interact with peo-
ple, particularly students, you are always learning.
What do you do at MGA? What do you consider your greatest achievement?
I provide administrative
My greatest achievement is that after 25 years at
support to Dr. Deepa Arora, MGA I enjoy coming to work.
Dr. David Fuller, and to the What’s the best advice you were ever given? Who
faculty and students within was it from?
academic Schools and De-
partments on the Cochran No one is in charge of your happiness but you. My
campus. I coordinate classroom availability for semes- father gave me this advice.
ter classes on the Cochran campus. I am responsible What book(s) are you reading now?
for the facility reservations on the Cochran campus. I
also coordinate summer camps on the Cochran cam- The Malta Exchange by Steve Berry.
pus. Are you an early bird or a night owl?

What’s the worst job you’ve ever had, and what did I am an early bird.
you learn from it? What is your most treasured possession?

The worst job I have ever had was working for the My father’s watch - my father died in 1992.
local DFCS office. The job taught me how to deal with Who are your favorite writers?

My favorite writers are Steve Berry, John Grisham,
David Baldacci, Daniel Silva, and James Rollins.

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