Ruthie Naylor
Education
Sardinia, Ohio
“I wanted to become an Orientation Leader to be able to inform incoming students about campus from a fellow student’s perspective, as well as have the experience of being more involved on campus.”
Destiny Payne
Master of Occupational Therapy
Cleveland, Ohio
“I want everyone to feel welcomed at Shawnee State and comfortable transitioning to college.”
Emma Billenstein
Primary Intervention Specialist Blended (PreK-5)
Versailles, Ohio
“I wanted to become an Orientation Leader because I want to educate people on the great opportunities that this campus has!”
Emma Koch
Occupational Therapy 3+2
Lucasville, Ohio
“I wanted to become an Orientation Leader to help incoming freshman realize that SSU has an amazing community, amazing programs, and amazing professors.”
Bailey Fuller
Physical Therapy Assistant & Exercise Science
Piketon, Ohio
“I’m looking forward to helping students feel more comfortable in their new home and help create new relationships with staff and students.”
Ryleigh McDavid
Accounting
Franklin Furnace, Ohio
“I’m excited to support new students, help them feel more at home, and encourage meaningful connections with both staff and peers.”
McKenna Dunham
Adolescent to Young Adult Mathematics
"Don’t stress the little things! Go to campus events and have as much fun as possible."
Gloria Atuahene
Master of Business Administration
Kumasi, Ghana, West Africa
“I am looking forward to connecting with incoming students as I help them build a sense of community by facilitating interactions among students and creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome.”
Raegan Helphinstine
Criminal Justice
New Boston, Ohio
“I wanted to become an Orientation Leader to be able to offer support and guidance to incoming students, as well as helping ensure they have a smooth transition into college life here at Shawnee!”
Jack Monroe
Riley Galloway
Art Education
Lucasville, Ohio
“I love the positive energy that surrounds the excitement of incoming students exploring a new chapter of their lives.”
Ava Intelisano
Biomedical Sciences (Pre-Med)
Middlefield, Ohio
“I wanted to become an Orientation Leader to meet new people and share information about SSU’s amazing opportunities.”
Patricia Sparks
Plastics Engineering Technology
West Union, Ohio
“I wanted to become an orientation leader because I love the experience and being able to welcome new students.”
Rebecca Slusher
Education
Minford, Ohio
“I’m excited to meet new upcoming freshmen and get to show them around the campus I have grown to love.”
Shelby Rhoden
Primary Intervention (PreK-5)
Minford, Ohio
“I’m a first-generation college student who found it hard to find things to do – I didn’t know where to look. If I can make even one future student’s transition easier, it’ll be worth it!”
Olyvia Bittner