Theo Powell
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This month’s Staff Spotlight goes to a very hard-working person whose role is to help students and families every day at Carthage. Theo Powell is the director of admissions and financial aid representative in the Office of Admissions at Carthage.

Ashley Hanson, dean of admissions, said this about Theo: “Theo represents all things Carthage! He has a passion for helping students and families reach their goals of higher education. He is an asset to the admissions team and to the College. He has an amazing ability to connect with his students and the ability to listen and understand what they are looking for.”

Get to know Theo even more:

We asked Theo … 

What are some things you like?

  • Sports, specifically basketball
  • Going to the movies
  • Cooking
  • Spending time with my wife, family, and friends
  • Dairy Queen

What don’t you like?

  • Hot weather
  • Bananas
  • Stephen A. Smith (sports commentator on ESPN)

What is your favorite TV show, movie, or book?

  • TV: “Hard Knocks” on HBO
  • Movie: “Forrest Gump”
  • Book: “Boys Among Men: How the Prep-to-Pro Generation Redefined the NBA and Sparked a Basketball Revolution”

What do you like most about what you do?

“The people. From students, to faculty, to the staff, the people are what make Carthage a special place to work.”

If you could meet anyone, who would you pick?

“Michael Jordan or Barack Obama.”

Where is your favorite place on earth?

“Las Vegas!”

What are you most proud of?

“I spent three years of my life playing professional basketball overseas. I got a chance to see the world and play the game that I love.”

How long have you worked at Carthage?

“It will be three years in October!”

What would people never guess you do in your role?

“I think people know we answer questions, but I don’t think people would guess the type of questions and the number of questions we answer on a regular basis.”

If you could go back and tell yourself one piece of advice when you started working at Carthage, what would it be?

“Time is going to fly by. Try to enjoy it!”

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Want to see someone you know at Carthage featured in our next employee spotlight? Nominate them today at staffcouncil@carthage.edu.