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Bio: After graduating high school, Christine attended Huntingdon College here in Montgomery where she majored in art and psychology.  She later received her Master’s in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) from Eastern Michigan University.  For the past seven years she has been an ESL Instructor at AUM.  She and her husband have three boys, all of whom give her ample opportunities for teaching and learning every day.

Growing up, she often interacted with people from other cultures through her father’s job. This fostered a love of not only learning about these cultures, but also supporting others’ growth through teaching. To Christine, it’s very gratifying to witness a student suddenly understand a concept they had been struggling with.  She believes these moments create confidence and motivate students to continue putting in the work it takes to be successful academically.

Bio: Chanell Davis has worked at Auburn University at Montgomery since 2011. As Associate Director, her goal is to create and implement events and programming that encourage academic excellence and increase student retention. As a first-generation college student, she is fully aware of the obstacles faced by first gen and underrepresented students and is truly committed to assisting them in succeeding in and beyond the classroom. 

Chanell holds a Bachelor of Science in Recreational Therapy and Master of Education in Physical Education from Alabama State University. She is also an AUM alum with a Master of Education in Sports Management.

Tayler Durant is a lifelong resident of Montgomery, Alabama. She is a graduate of The Alabama State University with a Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Services with a concentration in Addiction Studies. She holds a Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling from Troy University Montgomery.

Tayler’s professional experiences include working as an Employment Services Representative and a Career Development/Resource Consultant. She has volunteered in various community programs.

Tayler is a member of several professional organizations: Chi Sigma Iota Counseling Academic Professional Honor Society (Tau Mu Chapter), Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society, Epsilon Tau Sigma Allied Health National Honor Society, and National Society of Leadership and Success.

When not working Tayler enjoys spending time with family and friends and being actively involved in the church where she holds positions of leadership.

Fun Facts:

1. Loves to travel to exotic places
2. Love trying cuisine from cultures
3. Enjoys shopping
4. Enjoy cooking for family and friends

MA, PhD, Auburn University

Bio: Dr. Fox joined the AUM family in fall 2016.  He serves as Director of the Warhawk Academic Success Center (WASC) and is a member of the History Department.  His passion for teaching and helping students inside the classroom led him into the arena of student success and retention.  Assisting students achieve their academic goals and become lifelong learners motivates his work.

Outside of the WASC, Dr. Fox is an historian of seventeenth and eighteenth century Britain with a focus on Scottish ecclesiastical politics.  Prior to coming to AUM, he taught at Kennesaw State University, Columbia State Community College, and Auburn University.

Bio: What I love about working with students, is being able to match them up with a tutor that will assist them in their academic studies and seeing their faces light-up when they are making positive strives forward in their studies.

Sheryl Kane joined the AUM family in fall 2021 and serves as the Bridge Program Manager.  She has worked in academic advising for 17 years, collaborating with students to define and achieve their academic, professional and personal goals.  Prior to coming to AUM, Sheryl worked at Appalachian State University, the University of Memphis and as a primary school teacher in Florida.  Sheryl believes, “Life is rarely a straight path.  Goals and plans change so it is important to have strategies that help us succeed in many circumstances.  Let AUM be a place to help you develop life skills that benefit you, no matter which path you do take.”  Sheryl has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in counseling from the University of Alabama. 

Bio: Channing Lawson is from Ashland, KY and serves as our Student Retention Coordinator. He has a Bachelor’s degree in university studies from Morehead State University and a masters in higher education student affairs from the University of Northern Iowa. While pursuing his Masters he served as a graduate student in the Offices of Financial Aid, Academic Advising, Admissions and Student Retention.

Channing has certificates in Green Zone, SafeZone and First Gen support. He believes in an open door policy where all students are welcome no matter their background, race, religious beliefs or sexual orientation. It brings him great joy to work with students in finding their passions and pursuing them.    

Outside of the W.A.S.C, Channing enjoys painting, drawing, and spending time with his dog Chance.

Hello! My name is Elaina Northrop and I am originally from Acworth, Georgia where I grew up with my amazing mom and dad and nine siblings, Yeah that’s right, nine!  I have five biological siblings and three adopted siblings. I am a VERY proud middle child. Another cool fact is that when we were going through the adoption process, I had the awesome opportunity to go to China with my parents to bring my siblings home. This is where my absolute love for travel came in. I also enjoy other activities like reading, playing volleyball, hiking, and gardening. I am currently the proud mom of over sixty plants and a deaf puppy whom I rightfully named Escucha. Escucha and I love going on jogs, working out in my apartment’s gym, searching for (and enjoying) all the greatest food spots, and of course, finding new plants to fill all the space I can find. 

            I attended an online high school known as Georgia Connections Academy while also being dual enrolled at Georgia Military College’s online campus. I graduated a year early from high school and also attained my A.A. degree in Education when I was seventeen years old. I then attended Columbus State University and graduated at nineteen years old with my B.S. in Sociology.  I was an active member on campus in several Community Outreach programs while also working as a Community Advisor in the housing department and as an Academic Success Peer Coach in our Advise Center. 

            I quickly discovered my passion for higher education and my even fonder love for interacting with people from different backgrounds all day, every day. I have been known to talk an ear off once or twice. I also loved having the chance to share what helped me survive as a student with others. Go Warhawks!

Bio: Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day-in and day out.  It is my job as Program Associate with the Warhawk Academic Success Center to help students realize their true potential. Being in this position for over 5 years, I’ve had the pleasure of helping students from their first day of college to their graduation day.