Department of Interdisciplinary Studies

After receiving a BS in Recreation Management, Holly worked for the National Outdoor Leadership School leading wilderness expeditions. Here she developed a passion for working with college age students. She returned to Appalachian to pursue a MA in Leadership and Higher Education and has taught courses in Recreation Management, Freshman Seminar and Watauga Residential College as well as worked as an Academic Advisor for University College and Watauga Residential College. Holly is involved in the community through service on nonprofit boards and coaching youth track and cross country. In her free time, she enjoys running, kayaking, skiing and spending time with family and friends.