Matthew Green

Dean of Enrollment

Hometown: Clayton, North Carolina

About Me: I grew up in Farmington Hills, Michigan, and attended Mount Olive College playing baseball and earning my bachelor's degree. After college I have been working in Admissions for over eleven years and was fortunate to find my way to Peace College. I live in Clayton, NC, and am excited to be able to call Peace College and Clayton my home. In my spare time I like to golf, exercise, and read a good book- if I have the time.

My favorite thing about Peace: Everything. Peace is a place I would encourage my daughter to attend.

Favorite Peace Dining Hall dessert: Chocolate Chip Cookies.

Few people know that: I still play hockey ... and yes, I have most of my teeth!

Lee Washington '04

Associate Director of Admissions Recruiting

Hometown: Blowing Rock, North Carolina

About Me: I graduated from Peace College in 2004 with a B.A. in Psychology. When I am not meeting prospective Peace College students, I enjoy gardening, hiking, and taking my dog, Crosby, to the Raleigh dog park!

My favorite thing about Peace: My favorite thing about Peace College is it's size. I chose to attend Peace College because it reminded me of my quaint hometown, yet it was surrounded by an awesome city!

Favorite Peace Dining Hall dessert: The Belk Dining Hall chocolate chip cookies are, by far, my favorite dessert! ... Watch out, they're addictive!

Few people know that: I am a twin!

Michelle St. John-Grover '02

Assistant Director of Admissions

Hometown: Wake Forest, North Carolina

About Me: I graduated from Peace College with my A.A. in 2002 and graduated from North Carolina State University in 2004 with a B.A. in Psychology. I have fond memories of being a Peace College student and being a Resident Assistant on 3rd Main. My husband, Jason, and I have three fur babies (cats), named Tank, Allie and Scout.

My favorite thing about Peace: I love the friends I have made at Peace College.

Favorite Peace Dining Hall dessert: I love the chocolate chip cookies; my parents should have named me the Cookie Monster, instead of Michelle.

Few people know that: My husband and I restored and renovated our 1901 mill house by ourselves.

Lindsey Ward ‘05

Admissions Counselor

Hometown: Conway, North Carolina, a town with only 600 people!

About Me: I graduated from Peace in 2005 with a B.A. in Spanish and Graphic Design. While I was a student I played basketball and ran cross country. After a year working as a graphic designer, I moved to Spain to work as an assistant teacher of English. I love to travel, read, walk my dog and hang out with friends.

My favorite thing about Peace: Everything! I love the friendships I made, personal attention from the faculty, opportunities to study abroad, the beautiful campus and being in the great town of Raleigh.

Favorite Peace Dining Hall Dessert: Strawberry Shortcake

Few people know that: I'm an active triathlete. In 2006 I did my first Half-Ironman and now I'm training for the upcoming 2008 season!

Crystal Justice-DeGroot

Admissions Counselor for Transfer and International Students

Hometown: I currently live in Raleigh, but I grew up in Ironton, Ohio.

About Me: I graduated from the College of Wooster with a BA in History and Women's Studies. I do plan on attending graduate school, although I'm not quite sure for what. At Peace, I work primarily with transfer and international student, as well as those students applying for the spring semester. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my husband and dog, reading, traveling, shopping, decorating, and exploring North Carolina.

I have only been at Peace for a short time, but I am exceedingly impressed with caliber of women Peace has turned out. They go on to achieve very admirable results either by attending top ranked graduate schools or landing a position they absolutely love!

My Favorite thing about Peace: The balconies on the front of the buildings! It's so nice to have lunch outside in the rocking chairs and look out over downtown Raleigh.

Favorite Peace Dining Hall Dessert: Chocolate Chip Cookies

Few people know that: I know how to Scottish dance and am learning to play the bagpipes.

Allison Keelor

Senior Enrollment Operations Coordinator

Hometown: Apex, North Carolina

About Me: I grew up in Cleveland, Ohio were I earned my B.A. in Business Administration and B.S. in Organizational Communication from Ohio University, Athens, Ohio. I currently am pursuing my Master of Business Administration at East Carolina University with a concentration in Management. After work hours I enjoy working out, spending time with my family, friends, husband and two puppies. I have been working at Peace College for over a year and have enjoyed meeting current and prospective students, as well as, learning a lot about the Peace College culture and the great opportunities it has to offer students.

My Favorite thing about Peace: I love walking up to Main Building every morning and taking in the great landscape. I also love the location, working and being in downtown Raleigh is great.

Favorite Peace Dining Hall Dessert: The Peanut Butter Cookies!

Few people know that: I love to run half marathons.

Jenny Peacock '03

Enrollment Operations Coordinator

Hometown: Raleigh, North Carolina

About Me: I grew up in Raleigh and as all the magazines will tell you it really is the best place to live! You have the best of all worlds here in Raleigh and at Peace College. Raleigh has southern charm, but big city flare. I first learned about Peace College from my cousin who also attended Peace College. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Peace College with a concentration in Journalism, and a minor in English. I am currently pursuing my Master's degree in Public Administration at North Carolina State University.

My favorite thing about Peace: The decorations at Christmas on Main Building.

Favorite Peace Dining Hall Dessert: The cookies!

Few people know that: I love to read (when I have time!).

Jennifer A. Mitchell '99

Admissions Coordinator

Hometown: Zebulon, North Carolina

About me: I'm a proud Peace College alumna who received my B.A. degree from Peace in 1999. As a Peace College student, I majored in Psychology and was involved in campus activities such as Student Government, Residence Hall Association, and was an Admissions Ambassador. I've worked in Admissions at Peace since 2002. In my free time, I enjoy travelling, reading, spending time outdoors, and playing with my son, Jack.

My favorite thing about Peace: The view from the porches of Main Building that overlook front campus and downtown Raleigh beyond - it is my favorite spot to eat lunch outdoors during the warmer months!

Favorite Peace Dining Hall dessert: Peanut butter pie - yum!