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Emily Kirchharr-Copeland

Biography

  • Master of Education in College Student Affairs Administration, University of West Florida
  • Bachelor of Science in Retail Merchandising and Product Development, Florida State University

Advising Areas- Usha Kundu, MD College of Health (UKCOH)

What do you enjoy most about working with students?

The part I love most about working with students is being able to watch them grow and succeed. I enjoy being able to provide support and guidance to students and help them discover their own path. Watching a student accomplish their goals is the most rewarding feeling and I am very passionate about helping students achieve their aspirations.

What is your favorite quote? 

Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.- Dr.Seuss

What is one surprising thing about you that not many people may not know?

I love animals and finding new experiences to interact with them. So far, I have gone swimming with dolphins in the Bahamas, hand-fed fish to a sea lion, had a seal kiss my cheek, pet a sloth and an aardvark, played with a baby lion and baby tiger, bottle-fed a baby tiger, had a full grown tiger lick my hand, and played with pigs at a cafe in Japan. 

Professional Organization Memberships

National Academic Advising Association (NACADA)

Emerald Coast Academic Advising Network (ECAAN)