Meet the Staff
Undergraduate Admissions Staff
David Anthony, Dean of Admissions
B.A. in Political Science, Clarion State University M.A. in Student Development, The American University
Jean Swartz, Director of Admissions – Media Recruitment
B.S. in Management, Purdue University M.S. in Park & Recreation Administration, Indiana University
Phone: (540) 665-4581
E-mail: Jswartz@su.edu
Jean coordinates open house programs as well as admissions media and communications.
Beatrix Caballero, Assistant Director – Transfer Recruitment
A.S. in Liberal Arts, Northern Virginia Community College
B.S. in Psychology, Shenandoah University
Phone: (540) 665-4581
E-mail: bcaballe@su.edu
Beatrix works with transfer students in the following programs: Nursing, Transfer program for students with the last name A-L and all Respiratory Care applicants. Beatrix also visits community colleges to discuss transfer opportunities at Shenandoah.
Karen O’Neil, Admissions Counselor
B.A. in Sociology and Business Administration, UCLA
M.E. in Education, Marymount University
Phone: (540) 665-4581
E-mail: koneil@su.edu
Karen works with students interested in our Nursing, Transfer program for applicants with the last name M-Z and all applicants to the Nursing, Accelerated 2nd Degree program.
Nancy Mayhew, Admissions Specialist
B.A. in Business Administration, Fairmont State University
A.A. in Business, Hagerstown Business College
Phone: (540) 665-4581
E-mail: nmayhew@su.edu
Nancy works with all transfer student credit evaluations.
Crystal Lacey, Senior Admissions Counselor
B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies, Virginia Tech University
Phone: (540) 665-4581
E-mail: CLacey2@su.edu
Crystal works with freshman students from the following areas:
Virginia, Northwestern areas: Wincheser, Frederick County, Harrisonburg, Rockingham County and Culpeper and Bealton areas.
U.S. Mid Atlantic: District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania.
U.S. West: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.
She works with transfer students interested in the following programs: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Kinesiology and Psychology & Pre-Occupational Therapy.
Crystal also coordinates the Student Ambassador program.
Megan Cheresnowsky, Admissions Counselor
B.S. in Arts Management, Shenandoah University
Phone: (540) 665-4581
E-mail: MCheresn@su.edu
Megan works with freshman students from the following areas:
Virginia, Central areas: Richmond, Farmville, Charlottesville, Waynesboro, Staunton, Lynchburg, and Bedford.
Virginia, Southeastern areas: Williamsburg, Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Hampton, Newport News, Yorktown, Portsmouth and Chesterfield.
U.S. Northeast: Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
U.S. Midwest States: Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin, and West Virginia.
She works with transfer students interested in the following programs: American Studies, Criminal Justice, English, History, Mass Communications, Mathematics, Political Science, Religion, Sociology and Spanish.
Kyle Farrell, Admissions Counselor
B.B.A. in Business Administration, Shenandoah University
Phone: (540) 665-4581
E-mail: KFarrell@su.edu
Kyle works with freshman students from the following areas:
Virginia, Northern Virginia areas: Loudoun County, Fairfax County, Alexandria, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County and Warrenton.
Virginia, Southwestern areas: Roanoke, Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Salem, Abingdon, Galax.
U.S. South: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.
He works with transfer students interested in the following programs: Business.
Rosemary Martin, Admissions Coordinator – Media Recruitment
B.A. in Mass Communications, Shenandoah University
Phone: (540) 665-4581
E-mail: RMartin2@su.edu
Rosemary works with freshman students from the following areas:
Virginia, Northern Virginia areas: Prince William County and Arlington.
She also works with admissions media, communications and open house programs.
Margie Cullers, Coordinator of Conservatory Admissions
B.S. in Psychology, minor in Music, Virginia Wesleyan College
Phone: (540) 665-4581 or (800) 432-2266
E-mail: mcullers@su.edu
Margie works with freshmen and transfer students interested in Shenandoah Conservatory programs of: Acting, Arts Management – Theatre and Dance, Costume Design, Dance, Jazz Studies, Music Performance, Musical Theatre, Scenic & Lighting Design, Theatre for Youth and Theatre Stage Management. Margie also coordinates audition day programs.
Holly Standard, Admissions Counselor
B.M. in Music Education, Shenandoah University
Phone: (540) 665-4581
E-mail: HStandar@su.edu
Holly works with freshmen and transfer students interested in Shenandoah Conservatory programs of: Arts Management - Music, Church Music, Collaborative Piano (Accompanying), Music Composition, Music Education, Music Production & Recording Technology, and Music Therapy.
Sara McComb, Admissions Counselor
B.M. in Music Education, Shenandoah University
Phone: (540) 665-4581
E-mail: SMcComb@su.edu
Sarah travels to performing arts college fairs and visits high schools talking with students and parents about Shenandoah Conservatory programs in music, theatre and dance. She also works with transfer students to complete transfer credit evaluations for music, theatre and dance programs.
Maria Taliaferro, Administrative Assistant
Email: mtaliafe@su.edu
When you call the Office of Admissions, Maria will take your call and cheerfully direct you to the correct admissions counselor. Please call us at (540) 665-4581 or (800) 432-2266.