Story of My Life

Tumelo Hannah Lisulo, affectionally known as "TuTu" throughout campus, is the current Resident Director of Keeble Dirksen. She spent her undergrad at Lee and is now pursuing a master's in psychology. In this episode, we talked about her upbringing, the importance of names and Justin Bieber.

Our guest this week is Dr. Mava Wilson, an associate professor of computer information systems. Born in Woodlawn, Virginia, Wilson grew up in a missionary family where moving to another country was commonplace. Wilson joined Lee’s faculty in 2000, having served as a faculty member in the School of Business for two decades.

Our guest this week is Dr. Caroline Maher-Boulis, a professor of mathematics. Originally from Sudan, Maher-Boulis grew up in Egypt before making her way to Cleveland.

Our guest this week is Eric Ferguson, who has taught public speaking at Lee for over a decade. Originally from New Orleans, Ferguson has lived in several places across the United States including southern Alabama, Dallas, New York City, Atlanta and Savannah before settling in Cleveland.

Our guest this week is Dr. Ana Shippey, an associate professor of political science. Born in Natal, the capital city of the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Norte, Shippey’s family frequently moved around the country while she was young.

Stay tuned for season two of the Story of My Life podcast! Each week we'll be sharing a new episode to highlight the untold stories of Lee University.

Our guest this week is Dr. Arlie Tagayuna, an associate professor of sociology. Originally from the Philippines, Tagayuna moved with his missionary parents to Hawaii, where he attended graduate school.

Our guest this week is Dr. Carolyn Dirksen, an adjunct professor of English. Dirksen has spent over 50 years at Lee, where she has worked as chair of the Department of Language & Literature, dean of the College of Arts & Sciences and vice president for academic affairs.

Our guest this week is Dr. Robert Barnett, a distinguished professor of history. Barnett is originally from Boulder, Colorado and was named “Honorary Alumnus of the Year” in 2015.

Our guest this week is Dr. Hermilo Jasso, a professor of business administration. Originally from Laredo, Texas, Jasso graduated from Lee with his BA and subsequently earned his MBA from Texas A&M University.

Our first guest is Casey Cole, a visiting lecturer in theology. Cole came to Lee as a student in 2008, graduating in 2011 with her BA. She returned to Lee the next year to take part in the Master of Arts in Biblical and Theology studies program.

The Lee Clarion is excited to announce the launch of Story of My Life — an interview-style podcast that highlights the untold stories of Lee University. Our first season features five faculty members who share how they’ve ended up here today.