Introducing the team that’s working hard to make the coming school year your best ever!
The start of the fall semester is nearly upon us, and that means the Resident Director crew is already hard at work. It’s been a busy summer, with some new paint, new carpeting, and other upgrades in many of the residence halls to welcome back students, along with some exciting new programming.
We’re eager to introduce you to this year’s team, with some familiar face along with some new ones. So here they are, your 2021-22 Resident Directors:
Ryley Schetter • Chemnitz
What is your favorite part about working at CUW?
“My favorite part about working at CUW is meeting new students, helping them feel like Concordia is home and encouraging them in who God has made them to be!”
If you had to describe yourself as a TV character, which one and why?
“Hmm … I think I would pick Luna Lovegood from Harry Potter! I admire how sweet of a friend she is and appreciate that she is never afraid to be herself!”
Assistant Resident Director: Grand Karsten
Resident Assistants: Gabe Pruss, Lindsay Winkler, Mason Kaschinske, Signe Fronek, Seth Day, McKenna Augustine, Andrew (AJ) Theisz, Abigail Popp, Nate Bloxdorf, Grace Sheedy
Kyle McCarragher • Coburg and Augsburg
What is your favorite part about working at CUW?
“My favorite part about working at CUW is having the opportunity to interact with students on a daily basis. I enjoy the passion they bring to their coursework and hearing about all the many interests and experiences they have. It is rewarding for me to see how much they grow over the course of their time here at CUW.”
If you had to describe yourself as a TV character, which one and why?
“Chandler Bing from Friends. Chandler is known for his sarcasm and sense of humor as he likes to tell jokes as a way to connect with people. I relate to many of Chandler’s mannerisms. My favorite Chandler quote: ‘I’m not great at the advice. Can I interest you in a sarcastic comment … maybe some cheese?’”
Assistant Resident Director: Savanna Elsbury
Resident Assistants: Luke Symmank, Hannah Himmelman, Rebecca Roth, Olivia Olson-Hartwig, Josh Dudek, Morgan Richards, Josh Shull, Hannah Mielke, Turner Fuhrer, Samantha Hoorelbek
Greg Robinson • Wittenberg
What is your favorite part about working at CUW?
“My favorite part about working at Concordia is being able to build the relationships with students and watching them grow.”
If you had to describe yourself as a TV character, which one and why?
“I think if I was any TV show character, I would say Spongebob because I feel like he always sees the bright side of every situation.”
Assistant Resident Director: Christine Wolf
Resident Assistants: Joann Mertens, Lynnsey Thayer, Nataysia swope, Sabrina Moore, Caroline Heckmann, Dalton Lardinois, Samuel Meerstein, Aaron Huntley
Israel Mitchell • Regents
What is your favorite part about working at CUW?
“I enjoy working intentionally with students to assist them in reaching their personal and academic goals!”
If you had to describe yourself as a TV character, which one and why?
“I would definitely say Ranger Cordell Walker from the TV show Walker Texas Ranger! He and I are both part Cherokee, and I admire his overall will and determination to complete a mission or task. P.S. He is THAT guy.”
Assistant Resident Director: Gabby Pavlik
Resident Assistants: Paul Ball, Rayanna Stamps, Dane Tischendorf, Emily Hoerl, Yannik Gruner, Georgie Isken, Austin Northern
Liv Louthan • Katharine and Wartburg
What is your favorite part about working at CUW?
“I love being able to meet residents and work with my awesome RA staff.”
If you had to describe yourself as a TV character, which one and why?
“I would pick Amy Santiago from Brooklynn Nine-Nine. I choose her because I do like organization, working hard, and accomplishing my goals, but also because I am loyal to those I care about and would do anything for them. And I am married to someone who has Jake Peralta tendencies lol.”
Assistant Resident Director: Sarah Harris
Resident Assistants: Abbie Becker, London Kubisiak, Olivia Niego, Kathryn Ousdigian, Eleni Dalamangas, Katy Fleming
Em Perron • Heidelberg
What is your favorite part about working at CUW?
“I love being able to interact with students here and seeing them grow in what they are passionate about.”
If you had to describe yourself as a TV character, which one and why?
“I get compared to Jess from New Girl a lot, so I would say her! She’s a bit quirky, bubbly, and isn’t afraid to be her authentic self.”
Assistant Resident Director: Drew Mickelson
Resident Assistants: Matthew Young, Adam Urban
Note: Credit to Liv Bloom, Ryan Bloom, and Em Perron for taking these photos, and to Em for putting together the Q&A!
For more information about life in the residence halls at Concordia University Wisconsin, visit the Residence Life page at cuw.edu.
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