SPARTANBURG, S.C. –JeNorri Armstead and Joe Cory were Samford's representatives on the All-Southern Conference Faculty and Staff Team, released by the league Thursday morning.
Armstead and Cory will be honored at Samford's home basketball game on Jan. 18.
While the selections were left up to each institution's discretion, the recipients all shared the common characteristics of demonstrated service to the institution and contributions to campus life and the local community. Faculty members selected have demonstrated strong contributions to teaching, research and/or service, while staff members are being recognized for bringing out the best in others and creating conditions for success.
The faculty and staff recipients include: The Citadel's Sarah Imam, MD and Heyward G. Hutson III; ETSU's Dr. Taylor Stevenson and Dr. Stacy Cummings-Onks; Furman's Dr. Tim Wardle and Rolyn Rollins; Mercer's Dr. Philip T. McCreanor and Michael Junod; UNC Greensboro's Dr. Malcolm Schug and Dr. Kristy Howell; Samford's JeNorri Armstead and Joe Cory (Faculty); Chattanooga's Dr. DeAnna Beasley and Terrence Banks; VMI's Mattie Smith and LTC Shannon Eskam; Western Carolina's Dr. Ericka Zimmerman and Holli Stillman; and Wofford's Dr. Jessica Tomkins and Wofford Workday Rockstars.
A bio on both of Samford's honorees are below.
Joe Cory, Samford (faculty)
Cory is a seasoned artist and educator who blends traditional and innovative teaching methods to help students acquire artistic skills and foster creative thinking. He loves to bring his curiosity and experience as an artist into the classroom and guide students towards meaningful careers. As an educator and practicing artist, he's gained extensive experience in all aspects of the art world, exhibiting his artwork across the country, and he frequently leads presentations and workshops on the creation and teaching of art. Professor Cory holds an M.F.A. from the University of Chicago, a B.F.A. from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and a B.A. from Central College in Iowa, where he served as the football team's manager during his undergraduate years. In addition to his professional endeavors, he enjoys reading, following sports, and spending time with his family.
JeNorri Armstead, Samford (staff)
JeNorri Armstead serves as the Senior Associate AD for Internal Affairs at Samford and member of the Executive Leadership Team. She oversees the Athletic Business Office, game, vendor and sponsorship contracts, and athletic department diversity initiatives. She also manages Humans Resources within the Department of Athletics. A native of Hoover, Alabama, Armstead attended Hoover High School where she was a member of the Track and Field team. She graduated "With Distinction" from the University of Alabama in 2001 with a bachelor's degree in marketing and minor in Public Relations. Prior to Samford, Armstead served nine years at Hoover High School in the Athletics Department where she maintained compliance and eligibility for students and assisted the Athletics Director, worked with media outlets and served as liaison for booster clubs. Armstead is a mom of three children.
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