Name: Dr. Leah E. Shaw
Occupation: Director of Residence Life for University Housing
Employer: Kent State University
Name of High School: East High School, Akron, OH
Name of College: Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH
Name of College: Kent State University, Kent, OH
Name of College: Ashland University, Ashland, OH
Name of your favorite teacher and what made the person special to you: Mrs. Christine Hunt. She was my kindergarten teacher AND first grade teacher! She made me feel comfortable about being smart. She made me want to be a teacher!
What were some of your most enjoyable times in school: I think fondly of my HS years, especially being a cheerleader and being in the vocal ensemble/musicals.
Looking back over the years, what advice would you give to your high school self or college self: Get rid of your plan! Life is going to work out SO MUCH better than you can even imagine.
Favorite quote: “Those that don’t got it, can’t show it. Those that do, can’t hide it!”Zora Neale Hurston