subscribe to feedMeet the Admission Staff
- Jill Bachman, Assistant Director
- Robin Bryant, Reception
- Fran Bean, Administrative Assistant
- Leslie Castonia, Assistant Director
- Audrey Drake, Administrative Assistant
- Gene Fahey, Senior Associate Director
- Dick Hage, Vice President for Student Affairs
- David McBride, Associate Director
- Sandy McGarr, Assistant Director
- Susan O'Callaghan, Information Technologist
- Heather Scroggins, Office Assistant
- Bethany Thornton, Administrative Assistant
- Linda Wirth, Administrative Assistant
Jill Bachman, Assistant Director
Education: B.S., Grand Valley State University; M.P.A, University of Maine
Duties: Travel and recruit students from Connecticut and western Massachusetts, application reviews, personal interviews, open house and information session planning and organization, group presentations
Joined Plymouth State in 2004
Hobbies: Hiking, skiing, camping, gardening, swimming, snowshoeing, running (anything outdoors!). I love fixing up my old home, especially painting. PSU students are the best! They are kind, compassionate and take advantage of everything Plymouth has to offer. The students definitely make the University what it is-GREAT!
Jill says: "Where else, besides Plymouth, can you be this close to everything New England has to offer. Between campus, outdoor and town activities, everything is right at your fingertips."
Robin Bryant, Reception
Education: B.A., Indiana University
Duties: telephone and office reception
Joined Plymouth State in 2005
Hobbies: Hiking, gardening, reading and playing with my children.
PSU students are friendly, motivated and caring about the environment
Robin says: "Plymouth gives you easy access to the great outdoors and terrific people."
Leslie Castonia, Assistant Director
Education: B.S., Ferrum College
Duties: Travel and recruit students from Maine and Vermont, personal interviews, special group tours, DiscverU program, oversee student calling program
Joined Plymouth State in 2003
Hobbies: Decorating, reading, watching football
PSU students are eager to be involved and friendly.
Leslie says: "What I love about Plymouth is the 'sense of community'.The people are very considerate and supportive towards one another."
Audrey Drake, Administrative Assistant
Education: B.A., Plymouth State University; currently pursuing graduate degree at Plymouth State
Duties: Process incoming application materials and supervise student staff
Joined Plymouth State in 2003
Hobbies: Musician with New Hampshire Master Chorale, lake activities, hiking and cooking.
PSU students are fun, caring, dedicated and energetic.
Audrey says: "I LOVE the students at Plymouth State. They are enthusiastic and eager to try new things."
Gene Fahey, Senior Associate Director
Education: B.A., M.A.,St. Bonaventure University
Duties: Travel, interviews, recruitment, application review
Joined Plymouth State in 1975
Hobbies: Hiking, reading, home repairs and running
PSU students are down to earth and genuine
Gene says: "The trailhead of the closest 4,000 footer (Mt. Tecumseh is only 20 minutes from campus)."
David McBride, Associate Director
Education: B.A., University of New Hampshire; M.Ed, Northeastern University
Duties: Weekend information sessions/open house presentations, coordinator of admission representatives (tour guides), transfer students, international students, recruiting and travel
Joined Plymouth State in 1992
Hobbies: Reading, architecture, real estate, American art
PSU students are awesome, bright, caring, respectful, focused, accomplished, and most of all, friendly.
David says "We educate our students to meet the changes in their lives."
Sandy McGarr, Assistant Director
Education: B.S., Lees McRae College
Duties: Travel and recruit students from New Hampshire and Rhode Island, application reviews, personal interviews, group presentations, Destination College on-campus coordinator
Joined Plymouth State in 2004
Hobbies: Playing with my three kids, hanging out at the lake, gardening, skiing and reading
PSU students are friendly and down to earth.
Sandy says: "Plymouth has one of the most friendly environments."
Susan O'Callaghan, Information Technologist & Office Manager
Education: Husson College, Bangor, ME
Duties: Information Technologist & Office Manager
Joined Plymouth State in 1970
Hobbies: Boating, gardening, cooking, hooking rugs
PSU students are ambitious
Sue says "If you don't like the weather in New England, just wait a few minutes." (One of her favorite—and true—quotes from Mark Twain.)
Linda Wirth, Administrative Assistant
Education: B.A., Plymouth State University; M.Ed, University of New Hampshire
Duties: Process applications, receive and respond to Admission Office e-mail and in-person inquiries, keep track of supplies and finances
Joined Plymouth State in 1996
Linda says: " The strong sense of community, ethics, open-mindedness and beauty are the things I love about Plymouth."