SOcial Work Alumni Testimonials

Abbey Beardsley ’18, master of social work candidate at Baylor University’s Diana R. Garland School of Social Work, intern with with the Supportive and Palliative Care Team at Baylor Scott and White in Temple

“The HPU social work program was the best thing that has ever happened to me. If you have any interest in integrating faith into your social work practice, HPU is the place to be. Being a student in the HPU social work department gives you the platform to advocate for change within the school and the community in ways that you normally would not have.”

Becca Blohm ’17, master of social work candidate at Baylor University’s Diana R. Garland School of Social Work, intern with Providence Hospice in Waco

“HPU provided a personal and positive learning environment. The relationships I made with both faculty and students are still with me today. I met my current roommate in the social work department, as well as many of my closest friends. The small student to professor relationship allowed for more personal growth, both in and out of the classroom.”

Judy Bullard ’10, counselor at the Ark Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Shelter,  LMSW

“The HPU social work department helped prepare me for success in my career through the advanced curriculum on social work theories, human behavior and through ethical standards expected from the profession. I felt totally prepared for my master’s program – in fact, I felt advanced in the knowledge that I acquired from my bachelor’s program at HPU.

I appreciate the level of knowledge that I acquired in my social work program. I did not expect to continue to have a mentor that has made a huge difference in my career. Thank you, Toni Damron, for your continued support, guidance and for the extra time you have taken out of your busy schedule to mentor, listen, reassure and your continued commitment to your students!”

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Alumni Testimonials

Catherine (Kmac) Mullaney — Masters student, Creative Writing, Northwestern University. Howard Payne Class of 2014

I am currently pursuing a Masters degree at Northwestern University in Illinois and taking the L to Barnes and Noble when I want to get crazy. HPU’s English Department has a very special place in my heart. Every single professor in the department, whether I took a class with them or not, made time to invest in my education and contributed positively to my experience at Howard Payne. It was in English classes that I found my voice, formed lasting friendships, and learned valuable lessons about life and literature from some pretty incredible human beings. I will forever be indebted to the English professors at Howard Payne who equipped me to continue my education and critically engage with texts and ideas that make up the story we sometimes call life.

Kristin N. Warthen—East District Administrator, Central Texas Conference United Methodist Church. Howard Payne Class of 2004

As a student at Brite Divinity School, I find myself continually reaching back into the language, literature, and grammar lessons learned at Howard Payne. The professors in the HPU English department not only strengthened my language skills, they stretched my understanding of language and theology and cultivated an awareness of the beautiful dance the two undertake in our daily lives. It is that awareness that drives my theological studies and the way I approach pastoral care and counseling today—knowing the lasting, powerful impact words and their use can have our lives.

Zachary Ingle — Ph.D. student, Film and Media Studies, University of Kansas. Howard Payne Class of 2001

I am currently writing my dissertation in Film and Media Studies at the University of Kansas. The English department has long been one of HPU’s strongest departments, with tremendous teaching and scholarship. My professors from over ten years ago are still in contact with me, always encouraging my growth as a scholar. There were professors such as Glenn Hopp, who, despite his heavy teaching load each semester, cared enough to stay active and write books on what would become my field of choice, film. He was an inspiration for me and I am where I am today primarily because of him.

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