Founders Hall Staff
Years worked at Covenant One.
Hometown Lansing, MI
Church I attend Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church
College(s) attended and degrees earned Michigan State University – B.A. English;
Best residence life memory from my college days Bible Studies in the dorm.
Favorite way to spend a Saturday A laid back day with some good food, time with the Bible and prayer, time with my wife and kids, maybe finish with a cookout with some friends.
Three words to describe life in Founders not-sure what to-expect
Best thing about my job Sharing life and the walk of faith with students.
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Years worked at Covenant This is my first year.
Hometown Nashville, TN
Church I attend Rock Creek Fellowship
College(s) attended and degrees earned Covenant College, B.A. in Community Development with a minor in Economics (2012)
Best residence life memory from my college days My last home soccer game as a Lady Scot is a day I will never forget. I felt incredibly blessed to be surrounded by my teammates on the pitch and by my Covenant family, church family, and actual family in the stands. It was such a joyful time.
Favorite way to spend a Saturday I love waking up early, sneaking off into the quiet of the woods to run and think and pray. I like to read or craft or bum around with friends outside. The weekend is wasted if I don't get downtown and try a new restaurant or revisit a favorite old one. And, honestly, I love ending a fun day with a good movie with a bunch of friends after watching the gorgeous sunset from atop Lookout Mountain.
Three words to describe life in Founders "not-sure what to-expect" (as quoted by Kevin McAlvey)
Best thing about my job Forming new friendships and deepening existing ones. Living life together and glorifying God.
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Major Community Development
Hometown Holland, MI
Favorite class taken at Covenant Living and Working in a Multicultural Context with Professor Corbett, because it was so intriguing to learn about culture and Professor Corbett is just an all around amazing and insightful person and is so great to be around.
What the residents on my hall can expect A warm and welcoming environment, full of laughter and excitement but also a place for deep growth, not only with each other but also with Christ.
What I'm all about I am all about laughter and love, long walks and movies nights, awesome conversation with good friends. I’m about being challenged by friends and family, about making new friendships. I am also about eating chocolate and drinking tea, being Dutch and finding new music.
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Major English & Philosophy
Hometown Chattanooga, TN
Favorite class taken at Covenant Ancient Philosophy was my favorite class because it helped me to better understand scriptural responses to popular thought at the time.
What the residents on my hall can expect A relaxed hall passionate about learning, not learning in the sense of just education, but learning about other people and learning their lives.
What I'm all about I am all about passion. I am into philosophy, long boarding and video production and I love them all. I try to find things I enjoy and get obsessed with them. I also like long walks on the beach and horseback riding.
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Major Business
Hometown Annapolis, MD
What the residents on my hall can expect Expect me to be available for you, whether for important thing or if you want to do something crazy. Expect cookies at random intervals, jolly ranchers available in my room, and my door to always be open.
What I'm all about Godly men growing as brothers, cheesy monster movies at three in the morning, getting serious when it’s necessary but keeping things fun when it’s not. And Apples to Apples. Lots of that.
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Major Economics major, Sociology and Community Development minors
Hometown Greensboro, NC
Favorite class taken at Covenant Doctrine with Kapic. He challenges us to our core and delves beyond the cliché. It is practical and deep, applicable in many situations in life.
What the residents on my hall can expect A community solidified around Christ and an enthusiastic group of men with unique talents and personalities. The hall will be a catalyst for learning and growth in holistic ways in an environment that loves, encourages, and challenges.
What I'm all about Every game. Deep discussion. Corny Jokes.
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Major Community Development
Hometown Chandler, AZ
Favorite class taken at Covenant Community Development 210 was my favorite class because of all the insight Professor Corbett and Dr. Fikkert have on culture, missions, and life in general. I also loved it because I learned a ton of new things.
What the residents on my hall can expect Brethren has a lot of tradition I plan on keeping but I also want to integrate new ideas and traditions. I want to make sure that everyone on the hall has a say in what we do and what we are all about.
What I'm all about First and foremost, I’m about serving Christ. I want to make him first in my life in all things. Practically speaking, I want to serve him by serving others and doing things for his glory. I love sports and theater. I love hanging out and fellowshipping with others and I can’t wait to serve as an RA.
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Major English major, Education minor
Hometown New York City
Favorite class taken at Covenant American Literature 1965 with Professor Foreman. Studying the poetry of writers like T.S. Elliot and Wallace Stevens just makes my day!
What the residents on my hall can expect Lots of laughter and opportunities to grow more into the person God made you to be.
What I'm all about Travel, Trivial Pursuit, the ocean, pots of tea, folk music, E.E. Cummings, my brothers and sister, bird watching, frozen yogurt, cobblestone streets, cathedrals, diners, Peter Pan, Steinbeck, the color yellow, cherries, newspapers and Les Miserables.
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Major Development major, Spanish and Economic minors
Hometown Winchester, TN
Favorite class taken at Covenant Living and Working in a Multicultural Context with Professor Corbett. This class changed the way that I think about all my interactions with others. Professor Corbett really challenged our class to think and discuss, and was always willing to share his own experiences—both successful and not.
What the residents on my hall can expect Sisterhood. As believers we are all sisters in Christ. So, no matter how beautifully different we may be, you can expect to share life together through laughter, tears, silliness, late night conversations, crazy hall events and accountability. We will have spectacular times!
What I'm all about Tea and coffee. The outdoors, Anne of Green Gables, finding little miracles throughout the day, music (especially jazz, swing, folk and classical), learning the banjo. Musicals, and writing letters.
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Major Art major, English minor
Hometown Knoxville, TN
Favorite class taken at Covenant Old Testament with Dr. MacDougall. It was amazing to see how God has cared for his people since the beginning of time and to realize He is just as sovereign over the lives of His children today.
What the residents on my hall can expect Junglinians can expect to grow closer to each other as they draw near to their heavenly Father, through all their ups and downs. They can expect to be surprised at how many new sisters they will have at the end of the year, how much chocolate and tea they will consume, and how many memories they will have to treasure for the rest of their lives.
What I'm all about Impromptu pilates sessions in the commons, laughing with good friends until our stomachs hurt, finding a quiet place in the woods to read, campfires and star gazing, nap piles, new recipes, slow Sunday afternoons, and Tazo tea.
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Major Psychology major, Sociology minor
Hometown Dallas, TX
Favorite class taken at Covenant Global Trends with Professor Corbett. I’ve learned so much about daily life in the world today and the ways we are shaping the future.
What the residents on my hall can expect Enjoying life with one another, an abundance of laughter, heart-to-heart conversations, spontaneous hall dinners, popsicles, coffee dates, and growing in grace together.
What I'm all about Sharing the gospel as it changes our daily lives, coffee conversations, basking in the sunshine, being barefoot, baking pizza, spontaneity, blowing bubbles, the Meyers-Briggs, open windows, picnics, Scrabble games, traveling and belly laughter.
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Major Business major, Community Development minor
Hometown Brevard, NC
Favorite class taken at Covenant Cultural Heritage of the West I with Pettit.
What the residents on my hall can expect Dynamic, exhilarating and meaningful life.
What I'm all about That life.
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Kevin McAlvey
Hannah Brown
Keeley Jelgerhuis '14
Andrew Mollenkof '13
David Pickering '13
Ian Dovan '14
Kyler Kaye '14
Erin Brinkman '13
Callie Dixon '14
Alicia Zanoni '15
Lyss Gorman '13
Roy Anderson '15
