Residence Life Staff

Shaydean Saye

Director of Residence Life
Office: 406.657.1051
Email: shaydean.saye@rocky.edu

Strengths: Restorative - Achiever - Includer - Responsibility - Woo 

Sarah Summerson

Area Coordinator
Email: sarah.summerson@rocky.edu

Strengths: Intellection - Input - Strategic - Learner - Empathy

John Wilson

Area Coordinator
Email: john.wilson@rocky.edu

Strengths: Intellection - Input - Learner - Analytical - Context

Hana Culpepper-Baker

Assistant Residence Hall Director
Email: hana.culpepperbaker@rocky.edu
Hometown: Rockland, Maine
Major: Psychology and Communications
Year: Junior
Favorite thing about RMC: It's a close community.
Advice: Make the best of it.

Megan Logan

Assistant Residence Hall Director
Email: megan.logan@rocky.edu
Hometown: Newcastle, Wyoming
Major: Secondary English Education
Year: Senior
Favorite thing about RMC: The ducks on campus in the spring.
Advice: Know that there is always someone who will help you if you ask.

Terry Anthony

Hometown: Helena, Montana
Major: Environmental Science with a minor in Business Management
Year in school: Senior
Favorite thing about Rocky Mountain College: The dedication faculty and staff have to the success of Rocky students in school and beyond.
Piece of advice for college students: Don't procrastinate! Start and finish assignments early whenever possible.

Lily Buchanan

Hometown: Thompson Falls, Montana
Major: Biology
Year: Freshman
Favorite thing about RMC: The community engagement and outreach coordination, that brings member of the RMC community together.
Advice: When in doubt talk and reach out.

Nick Friesen

Hometown: Eugene, Oregon
Major: Business Administration and Computer Science
Year: Junior
Favorite thing about RMC: The sense of community and small classes.
Advice: Don’t you dare skip class. Get up, because you will fall behind and your life will get crazy.

Sierra Peterson

Hometown: Mt. Cory, Ohio
Major: Biology & Business
Year: Senior 
Favorite thing about RMC: The professors! I have been so thankful to have great teachers!
Advice: We have all been there, we have all done that, don’t be afraid or ashamed to reach out!

Simon Carpenter

Hometown: Glasgow, Montana
Major: Geology
Year: Sophomore
Favorite thing about RMC: Small community and caring atmosphere. Everyone is friendly with each other.
Advice: Use your resources and know when to ask for help, but be sure to to take time for yourself and have fun with the events the campus holds. Also, make friends!

Emma Dobesh

Hometown: Portland, Oregon
Major: Environmental Science
Year: Sophomore
Favorite thing about RMC: The (environmental science program) professors!
Advice: Don't be afraid to ask for help from others, and don't be afraid to set boundaries.

Hometown: Osan Air Base, South Korea
Major: Art
Year: Sophomore
Favorite thing about RMC: The location of the campus in relation to things to do.
Advice: Drink lots of coffee.

Hometown: Billings, Montana
Major: Biology and Communications
Year: Sophomore
Favorite thing about RMC: I love how friendly and accepting everyone is.
Advice: Always write down when things are due and what the assignment is.

Hometown: Aloha, Oregon
Major: Biology
Year: Junior
Favorite thing about RMC: The atmosphere.
Advice: Leave your door open and make new friends.

Sarah Drum

Hometown: Phoenix, Arizona
Major: Equine Science with Pre-Vet Concentration
Year: Sophomore
Favorite thing about RMC: All of the activities that are hosted on/off campus every day.
Advice: Use the college’s resources and don’t be afraid to try new things!

Aaron Morast

Hometown: Terry, Montana
Major: Small Business Management
Year: Sophomore
Favorite thing about RMC: The small classes so you can get to know everyone.
Advice: Don’t procrastinate.

Matthew Swan

Hometown: Hailey, Idaho
Major: Enviornmental Science
Year: Junior
Favorite thing about RMC: Having a variety of classes and clubs.
Advice: Make sure to do everything you can to prevent procrastination.

Mary Thompson

Hometown: Billings, Montana
Major: Aeronautical Science
Year:Freshman 
Favorite thing about RMC: The campus community.
Advice: Study first, then have fun.

Mya Winters

Hometown: Glendive, Montana
Major: Art Education
Year: Junior 
Favorite thing about RMC: The strong RMC community.
Advice: Go to class, and don't forget about your homework.

Cameron Henesh

Hometown: American Falls. Idaho
Major: Business and Exercise Science
Year in school: Sophomore
Favorite thing about Rocky Mountain College: Football.
Piece of advice for college students: There’s always someone that wants to see you succeed.

Joel Kaplan

Hometown: Spokane, Washington
Major: Exercise Science
Year in school: Senior
Favorite thing about Rocky Mountain College: The art around campus.
Piece of advice for college students: Set a schedule and stick to it.

Bridger Lamb

Hometown: American Falls. Idaho
Major: Aeronautical Science
Year in school: Sophomore
Favorite thing about Rocky Mountain College: Aviation program.
Piece of advice for college students: Read and study!

Zoë Bowens

Hometown: Yelm, Washington
Major: Pre-Vet Medicine
Year in school: Freshman
Favorite thing about Rocky Mountain College: The Equine Program is amazing. I was able to keep my personal horse and bring her with me for our riding classes.
Piece of advice for college students: Relax and realize that mess-ups are not the end of the world. It's okay to not be perfect 24/7.

Brittany Bradley

Hometown: Billings, Montana
Major: Undecided
Year in school: Freshman
Favorite thing about Rocky Mountain College : The art classes / liberal arts.
Piece of advice for college students: Stay focused and on top of your responsibilities.

Ian Gardner

Hometown: Laurel, Montana
Major: Aeronautical Science
Year in school: Freshman
Favorite thing about Rocky Mountain College: It’s a small school.
Piece of advice for college students: Don’t bring a video game system until you are very well established and on top of your classes.

Grace Gilliland

Hometown: Eagle River, Alaska
Major: Equine Science
Year in school: Sophomore
Favorite thing about Rocky Mountain College: The close community on campus, especially in intervarsity.
Piece of advice for college students: Work hard during the semester so you don't have to stress about finals, but make sure you have fun so you don't get burnt out.

Hayley Householder

Hometown: Aloha, Oregon
Major: Biology
Year in school: Sophomore
Favorite thing about Rocky Mountain College: The location.
Piece of advice for college students: Leave your door open and meet new people!

Stason Makaila

Hometown: Gilbert, Arizona
Major: Health and Human Performance
Year in school: Sophomore
Favorite thing about Rocky Mountain College: The atmosphere.
Piece of advice for college students: To manage your time well and have fun.

Ty Reynolds

Hometown: Daphne, Alabama
Major: Environmental Science
Year in school: Sophomore
Favorite thing about Rocky Mountain College: Football.
Piece of advice for college students: Get good grades.

Blake Vandenacre

Hometown: Conrad, Montana
Major: Business Management
Year in school: Sophomore
Favorite thing about Rocky Mountain College: The small town feel.
Piece of advice for college students: Time management is the most important skill you must learn.