Live-On Staff

Each building is staffed with a full-time professional. The Live-On Staff positions are 12-month positions and many of our staff have graduate degrees or are taking graduate courses while they are here. The current staff is:

Ashley Phillips - Residence Director (pdf)

Support the philosophy of Plymouth State University and the Department of Residential Life in the daily responsibilities of the Residence Director position and strive to enhance the mission of the University and the Department of Residential Life.

Blair Hall
(603)535-2575
arphillips1@plymouth.edu

I am originally from San Antonio, Texas home to the Alamo and the NBA Champions the Spurs. I completed my undergraduate degree in Visual Media Arts with a Concentration in Film from Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts. While there I worked as a Resident Assistant and Office Assistant throughout the Student Affairs Department.

This is my first year at Plymouth State and I am excited to learn all about the New Hampshire culture and getting to know Plymouth State’s unique student base.

In my free time I enjoy watching movies, enjoying the outdoors, spending time with my kitten Olaf, reading, challenging my co-workers and friends in various card and board games, and surfing the internet.

RD Office Hours:
Monday 10am – Noon; Tuesday 2 – 5pm; Wednesday 2pm – 3pm; Thursday 10am–Noon & 3:30pm - 4:30pm; Friday by appointment

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Eric Thorson - Residence Director (pdf)

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Grafton Hall
(603)535-2924
eathorson@plymouth.edu

I am originally from a small town in Northern Minnesota, but I got my undergraduate degree in Communications from the University of North Dakota.

I went to graduate school at Saint Mary's University in Winona, MN where I was a Hall Director for 3 years.

I currently am going into my 4th year as the Hall Director of Grafton at Plymouth State University. I enjoy Plymouth because it has that nice safe small town feeling, while still having plenty to do within the area.

My hobbies include Hockey & Broomball, as well as watching movies, dining out, playing games, and hanging out with friends.

RD Office Hours:
Mon 10am-Noon,   Tue 2pm-5pm,   Wed 2pm-3pm,   Thur 10am-Noon & 3:30-4:30pm, Fri By appointment

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Matt Blocker - Residence Director (pdf)

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Belknap Hall
(603)535-2283
mlblocker@plymouth.edu

I am originally from Connecticut, where I also attended Eastern Connecticut State University and earned my B.A in History. I then moved to New Hampshire and received my M.Ed.in Counseling. I have worked at PSU for the past 5 years as a Residence Hall Director first in Pemi Hall, Blair Hall and now currently Belknap Hall.

I enjoy spending time with my partner Noah, friends and family and my dog miller! I also enjoy going to the beach (when we do get warm weather), relaxing in the sun, and listening to Country Music.

I have grown to really like New Hampshire and all of the opportunities that are around me. I have become really attached to the campus and people here at PSU.

RD Office Hours:
Mon 10am-Noon, Tues: 2-4pm, Wed 9am-11am & 1-3pm, Thur 9-11am, Fri by appointment

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Danielle Dustin - Residence Director (pdf)

Support the philosophy of Plymouth State University and the Department of Residential Life in the daily responsibilities of the Residence Director position and strive to enhance the mission of the University and the Department of Residential Life.

Samuel Read Hall Residence Hall
(603)535-2878
davickery@plymouth.edu

Danielle originally came to Plymouth from the Midwest, a.k.a. Missouri, after two years working as a hall director at the University of Central Missouri and receiving a Master’s in College Student Personnel Administration. Danielle is married, has two cats, is the second of eleven children, loves the outdoors (she’s a true tree hugger), likes to read and write, and is interested in every person’s story. This is her second year as the residence director for Samuel Read Hall Hall.

RD Office Hours:
Mon 10am-Noon & 7-9pm,   Tue 1:30pm-4pm,   Wed 1pm-3:30pm,   Thur 11am-Noon,   Fri by appointment

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Tony Trodella - Residence Director (pdf)

Support the philosophy of Plymouth State University and the Department of Residential Life in the daily responsibilities of the Residence Director position and strive to enhance the mission of the University and the Department of Residential Life.

Mary Lyon Hall
(603)535-2557
atrodella@plymouth.edu

I am originally from Massachusetts and have been at Plymouth since 2001. I graduated from Westfield State College in 1992 with a B.S. in Criminal Justice and started working in higher education after a 10 year career in law enforcement.

Prior to working as the Residence Director in Mary Lyon Hall I was the Residence Director in Belknap Hall. I love working with the students at PSU and being able to help them have an enjoyable college experience.

When I'm not working I enjoy concerts, movies, and most sports. I'm a die hard Boston Red Sox fan and will be at Fenway Park any chance I get!

RD Office Hours:
Mon 10am-Noon & 1:30pm-3:30pm,   Tue 2pm-4pm,   Wed 1:30pm-3:30pm,   Thur 9:30am-11:30am,   Fri by appointment

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Pam Wells - University Apartments Manager (pdf)

Support the philosophy of Plymouth State University and the Department of Residential Life in the daily responsibilities of the University Apartments Manager position and strive to enhance the mission of the University and the Department of Residential Life.
The University Apartments Manager is responsible for the overall operation and management of the 504-bed White Mountain Apartment Complex (WMAC) and 50-bed Non-Traditional Student Apartment Complex (NTSA). The University Apartments Manager is the primary Judicial Officer for the WMAC/NTSA. The University Apartments Manager is also the liaison for all Greek organization apartments.

WMAC, Center Lodge, Non-Traditional Student Apartments
(603)535-2320
pwells@plymouth.edu

I have been working here at Plymouth State for seven years... I love everything that Plymouth has to offer both personally and professionally. There are so many opportunities to grow, learn and develop.

I'm originally from Manchester, NH, did my undergraduate work here at Plymouth State and did my graduate work in Higher Education Administration at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana.

In my spare time I enjoy traveling, spending time with my friends and my pets (I have a dog and a cat) and I enjoy reading.

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Ashley Padmore-Baker - Residence Director (pdf)

Support the philosophy of Plymouth State University and the Department of Residential Life in the daily responsibilities of the Residence Director position and strive to enhance the mission of the University and the Department of Residential Life.

Smith Hall
(603)535-2354
alpadmorebaker@plymouth.edu

I am originally from Toronto Canada, but moved to Miami Florida as a young child. I recently obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice with a concentration in ethnic studies, woman’s studies, and sociology from Florida Atlantic University (FAU). It is my desire to become a civil rights attorney specializing in human rights violations. While at FAU,  I became actively involved in student life and served as an Resident Assistant for three years,  and later achieved an Acuho I internship

I am thrilled to be a part of the Plymouth State University community and a member of the Residence Life staff. While I have never lived in the New England area before I am excited to explore New Hampshire and learn more about the region.

I am a passionate person and love to partake in new and creative things. I enjoy being with my friends and family and obsessively watch Law and Order especially SVU.

RD Office Hours:
Monday 10am-Noon; Tuesday 2pm-4pm; Wed 1:30-3:30pm; Thursday 9:30-11:30am; Friday By appointment

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Janette Wiggett - Langdon Woods Manager (pdf)

Support the philosophy of Plymouth State University and the Department of Residential Life in the daily responsibilities of the Langdon Woods Manager position and strive to enhance the mission of the University and the Department of Residential Life.

Langdon Woods
(603)535-3300
jtwiggett@plymouth.edu

I am proud to be part of the Residential Life team here at PSU. I’m honored to be the Langdon Woods Manager and look forward to what the future will bring for our community.

Having been at Plymouth State for my undergraduate years, it is great to be living and working on a campus and with people so special to me! I graduated with a B.A. in English and Humanities and then moved to Minnesota where I was a Residence Director for five years at St. Cloud State University. While there, I completed my M.S. in Social Responsibility. My family and I later moved to the Keene State College campus where I was a Residence Director for one year. During the summer of 2006, I finally made my way back ‘home’ to the PSU campus and the Department of Residential Life.

You will see me around campus and in the building with my family. My son, Cabot, daughter, Logan, and husband, Bruce enjoy exploring campus, getting to know students, and taking part in what campus and the local area have to offer.