Fall Connections 2011

Faculty and Peer Mentor Profile

Dr. Hillary K. Crane and Noelle Beesley


Hillary K. Crane	Noelle Beesley
Department: Sociology and Anthropology	Hometown: Upland, CA
Education: Ph.D. in Anthropology, Brown University B.A. in History, Seattle University	Major: Elementary Education Minor: Psychology
Academic Interests: Asia, gender, religion, language, medical anthropology	Why I came to Linfield: I was looking for a small school where I knew I could get involved right away, and wouldn't be lost among the crowd. I also wanted a school that had tons of school spirit. I knew I wanted to cheer in college and also join Greek life. What sealed the deal for me was Linfield's excellent Teacher Education program that is very practical based and allows students time in the classroom. When This is definitely the school for me!
Hobbies: swimming, reading, traveling	Campus Activities: Linfield College Cheerleading Team, Greek Life Sorority
Why I came to Linfield: Small classes and a chance to really get to know my students.	Hobbies: Cheerleading, dancing reading, running, playing word games, playing with little kids!
Favorite People: Paul Farmer	Favorite Quote: "And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." -Anais Nin
Favorite Books: The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down; Return to Laughter; Emma; Fight Club…many, many more	Favorite Books: Growing up, books were my escape. Ranging from Jane Austen to James Patterson, to the latest summer read, I love it ALL!
Email: hcrane@linfield.edu	Future Plans: Teach kindergarten or second grade either in Oregon or California. Hope to also coach a local cheerleading squad while I'm teaching as well. Get my masters in Education, and hopefully write a book in my "free-time".
Phone: 503.883.2286	Email: nbeesle@linfield.edu
Advice for new transfer students: Get to know your faculty; get involved on campus.	Phone: (909) 646-0257
	Advice for new transfer students: Don't be afraid to put yourself out there. You're not alone in feeling nervous and uneasy about a new college. Just get involved in as much as you can, even if you just try something once. Do something you might be afraid to do, like join a club, talk with a professor after class, attend a sporting event, check out Greek life, or befriend a hall mate. The worst that can happen is you don't like it and that's that. The best thing; you could make friends, discover a hobby, and absolutely love every minute of it.