Joshua Maples, M.S.E.
Joshua Maples, M.S.E.
Director
Master of Science in Education – Fort Hays State University
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science – Washburn University
Prior to coming to Missouri Western State University, he worked as a Residence Hall Director for Residential Life at South Dakota State University. In addition to his experience with Residential Life, he has experience working with Greek Life and Leadership at Fort Hayes State University as well as serving as an Orientation intern at Montana State University.
jmaples2@missouriwestern.edu
816-383-7100
Residence Life Coordinators
Leah Stringer, M.S.
Residence Life Coordinator – Vaselakos Hall; Asst Women’s Soccer Coach
Prior to coming to Missouri Western State University, she served as the Assistant Men’s & Women’s Soccer Coach and Assistant Housing Director at Northeast Texas Community College.
816-383-7114
Caiti Marrant
Resident Assistant Staff
Beshears Hall 2021-2022
Juda Hall 2021-2022
Leaverton Hall 2021-2022
Brittany Addison
Resident Assistant – Leaverton Hall
Earning – Bachelor of Science in Forensic Chemistry (minors in Biology & Criminal Justice) – Missouri Western State University
Hometown: Saint Louis, MO
Elizabeth is a Senior studying Forensic Chemistry. She is a third year Resident Assistant in Leaverton Hall. Elizabeth is excited to be an RA again so she can meet her new coworkers and residents. Elizabeth hopes that her residents have fun and feel safe living on campus. SHe hopes their experience is so positive that they choose to live on campus again. Elizabeth hopes to grow her conflict mediation skills as an RA to help her in her career after graduation. Elizabeth enjoys playing softball, traveling, going for walks, and making crafts.
Tia Vernon
Resident Assistant – Leaverton Hall
Earning – Bachelor of Music in Vocal Education – Missouri Western State University
Hometown: West Burlington, Iowa
Scanlon Hall 2021-2022
Dayne Harman
Resident Assistant – Scanlon Hall
Earning – Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art/Ceramics (minor in Graphic Design) – Missouri Western State University
Hometown: Springfield, MO
Sam Vogt
Resident Assistant – Scanlon Hall
Earning – Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Conservation and Management – Missouri Western State University
Hometown: Saint Louis, MO
Vartabedian Hall 2021-2022
Caitlyn Thompson
Resident Assistant – Vartabedian Hall
Earning – Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Management – Missouri Western State University
Hometown: Williamsburg, KS
Caitlyn is a sophomore studying Business Management. She is a second-year Resident Assistant in Vartabedian Hall. Caitlyn is involved on campus through the Concert Chorale and as a Griffon Edge Transition Mentor. For her residents in Vartabedian, Caitlyn hopes that they feel welcomed and at home while living on campus. She also wants to support her residents through the good times and struggles during college. Caitlyn hopes to further improve her problem-solving skills as an RA. During her free time, Caitlyn enjoys watching her favorite show, Supernatural, and spending time with family, friends, and her dogs.
Vaselakos Hall 2021-2022
Wanda Pearson
Resident Assistant – Vaselakos Hall
Earning – Bachelor of Science in Psychology – Missouri Western State University
Hometown: Poplar Bluff, MO
Wanda is a junior studying Psychology. She is a first year Resident Assistant in Vaselakos Hall. Wanda is involved with the Navigators on campus. Wanda hopes to take what she learns as an RA and use it in her future career. She wants her residents to have fun in a welcoming environment. Wanda enjoys reading, hiking and horseback riding.
Hannah Shoemaker
Resident Assistant – Vaselakos Hall
Earning – Bachelor of Science in Biology; Health Science (minor in Spanish) – Missouri Western State University
Hometown: Goodman, MO