Jennifer Ellisor, a 2011 Elementary Education graduate was invited back to campus to speak to students for the 2020 Marketplace Faith Friday Forums in February. While at Faulkner Ellisor was a member of the Lady Eagles softball team and held…
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Theatre graduate becomes actor, director, teacher
Bakari King has had the joy of performing in numerous Broadway-caliber shows for hundreds of audiences across Tennessee. It was at Faulkner where he launched his career in theatre. He was recenlty honored at the 2020 Marketplace Faith Friday Forums…
Stanhope High’s Blake Cook honored as College of Education’s Young Alumnus
Stanhope Elmore High School teacher and football coach, Blake Cook was honored as the College of Education’s Young Alumnus at Faulkner’s 2020 Marketplace Faith Friday Forums. Cook graduated with his Education degree from Faulkner in 2018. At the time, he…
Adapted PE teacher honored as College of Education’s Distinguished Alumna
At this year’s Marketplace Faith Friday Forums, Elizabeth Collier was honored as the College of Education’s Distinguished Alumna. Graduating from Faulkner University in 1996 with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Collier continued her education at the University of…
Davis Elementary teacher uses her Faulkner education in the classroom
Katrina Hayden found that her education from Faulkner University, although challenging at times, has served her well in her own classroom. Now a third grade teacher at E.T. Davis Elementary School in Montgomery, Hayden has taught in Montgomery Public Schools…
Rainbow Omega: A haven of hope
Rainbow Omega CEO and Faulkner alumnus, Stentson Carpenter honored at Homecoming as Alumnus of the Year. Walking through the cozy apartments and living quarters of those with mental disabilities at Rainbow Omega, visitors can see how a girl with Down’s…
Faulkner Alumna Combines Art and Ministry
By Loren Howell Local artist Heather Parrish (’98), along with her sister Melody White (’87) and good friend Aleah Goode, run Southern Art & Makers Collective on Madison Avenue in Montgomery. As a student at Faulkner, Parrish was a regular…
Faulkner Honors Sacrifice of Alumna Officer Jackie Tucker
Saraland Police Officer Jacqueshanda “Jackie” Matthews Tucker’s life changed in an instant when a gunman leveled his gun in her direction. He fired, and the bullet pierced her skull. Under ordinary circumstances, she would have died. God had other plans. …
Charles Grimm honored as Faulkner’s College of Arts and Sciences’ Distinguished Alumni
Faulkner alumnus Charles Grimm was honored this past spring as the Distinguished Alumni for the College of Arts and Sciences’ English, Humanities, Music and Great Books Honors Program. Grimm attended Faulkner from 2001-2005 and during that time was a pilot…
Faulkner graduate finds success in Alabama public affairs
Kayla Farnon Bass’s faith is a vital part of her life and a strong takeaway from her time as a student at Faulkner. Bass recently returned to her alma mater to speak to current students on her professional career and…