Kelly Estrada is SSU's First Faculty in Residence
Kelly Estrada, Assistant Professor in the Department of Curriculum Studies and Secondary Education, is the first faculty member at SSU to hold the position of Faculty in Residence (FIR). In her role as FIR, she lives among the group of residential freshmen students participating in the yearlong Freshman Year Experience course offered at SSU. In doing so, she serves as an academic role model through her daily interactions with students in the FYE residential community. Kelly – who also teaches an FYE University 150A/B Identity and Global Challenges course - plays an integral part in extending the classroom learning experience into the residential FYE community. She is involved in planning and hosting a series of FYE community-based events that embody the themes of self-identity and global challenge. These events include group film-viewings, fireside chats with SSU faculty, fieldtrips, and workshops that are designed to challenge students to think about their own identity, their personal goals, and the purpose of their education. Pictured, top left: Kelly Estrada grilling at the FYE Inaugural BBQ. Pictured, top right: Kelly Estrada (seated, in white) with this year's 10 peer mentors.