Director: Angela Holley

Angela Holley began working with the Heart of Appalachia Talent Search Program in December of 2002. Prior to being the Director of the HATS Program, she worked as the Director of the Student Support Services Program at Ashland Community College located in Ashland, KY.

Angela is a graduate of Marshall University where she completed a B. A. in Psychology as well as an M. A. in Student Affairs Counseling. Angela was a participant in the Student Support Services Program at Marshall and has experienced first-hand how TRIO programs contribute to student success.

"The Student Support Services Program made a significant impact on my academic and career choices. Although I had the academic ability to achieve, I had no idea how to channel my potential. It is a privilege and honor to have come full circle and now serve as the Director of the Heart of Appalachia Talent Search Program at Marshall University. In this position, I hope to help students see the value of TRIO Programs as well as the value that they hold within themselves."

Angie serves Hannan High School in Mason County. She can be reached at 304-696-2201 or by e-mail at holley1@marshall.edu

Tira has a daughter currently attending the University of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky. However, she will be taking her daughter to Disney World to work as one of the many Disney characters in January 2007. Tira can be reached at 304-696-3259 or by e-mail at runyon21@marshall.edu.
 

Shannon Zornes is the Heart of Appalachia Talent Search Secretary. She joined the Talent Search team in August 2004. An Ohio native, Shannon is a graduate of Ashland Community and Technical College with an Associates degree in Office Systems. As a low-income first-generation college student, Shannon is a well aware of the challenges that our students will face as they pursue their own college dreams and goals.

A key member of the Talent Search team, Shannon helps organize such events as the Junior/Senior Trip to Nashville, 7th & 8th Grade Summer Camp and college campus visits. Shannon is also a mother and stays busy with her two teenage children as well as her beautiful baby daughter.  Shannon looks forward to meeting all of the Talent Search participants in the many activities planned for this upcoming year.

Shannon can be reached at 304-696-2941 or by e-mail at zornes@marshall.edu.

Scott Robertson is the newest addition to the HATS staff. He began working with the program in November 2006. Scott hails from Wayne, WV and is the younger of two children. He was the first in his family to receive a college degree. He received his Bachelor’s Degree from Marshall in Social Studies 5-12. He is currently working on his Master’s in Student Affairs Counseling. Scott has been very active with the various TRiO programs at Marshall. In high school, he was involved with the Upward Bound program and while a student at Marshall he worked as their Student Assistant, Office Manager and Head Male Advisor during their Summer Program. At Marshall he was involved in the Student Support Program. He also worked as the Supplemental History Instructor for the program.

Scott serves Point Pleasant High and Middle School, Mason County Career Center and Wahama High School in Mason County. In Wayne County he serves, CK Middle School, Spring Valley High School, and Vinson Middle School. Scott looks forward to working with and getting to know all of the students.