Shannon Cremeens ‘05
Admission Representative
309-457-2136
IM: GOSCOTS05
scremeens@monm.edu

Hometown:
Alpha, Illinois

Education:
B.A., Elementary Education, Monmouth College, 2005; M.S. Ed., School Counseling, Western Illinois University, 2007.

Territory:  The Illinois counties of Peoria, Woodford, Tazewell, Fulton, McDonough, Hancock, Mason, Cass, Menard, Schuyler, Brown, Adams, Morgan, Scott, Pike, Calhoun, Jersey, and Green, southern Illinois, and the state of Iowa.

Personal Reflections:
As a high school senior, it was not a difficult decision for me to attend Monmouth College. Coming from a graduating class of under forty students, I was looking for a small school environment. I found that and much more at Monmouth. Though I worried at first it would be too close to my hometown, I soon found the half-hour trip perfect when I wanted to take laundry home for mom or get a home-cooked meal! Campus was also just far enough away for me to be independent and explore the many possibilities of my future.

Attending a liberal arts college was important to me as I wanted to gain a holistic education. Classes were invigorating and small so I wasn’t just an identification number on the roster. I had the opportunity to be truly engaged in my own education. My professors were absolutely the best part with their challenging, yet caring demeanor…and they even invited classes home for dinner! Their doors were always open to help me with difficult assignments, to share life’s troubles and celebrations, and even just to chat. I left with not only a great education, but lasting relationships with faculty and staff I can still count on as an alumnus!

I also have many fond memories of the social side of Monmouth College. From silly times with roommates to the Scot’s Day traditions and athletic rivalries, my four years at Monmouth will never be forgotten. However, it was the lifelong friendships I made which made my experience so incredible! Through student organizations, classes, and my sorority, Kappa Kappa Gamma, I met great people from all over the world! I even vacation every summer with a group of college friends. With camping, canoeing, and cookouts, we continue to make memories!

Monmouth College is what college was truly meant to be. From the traditional red brick buildings to the Fighting Scots school spirit, there is so much to experience. I am very excited to return as staff to Monmouth College and share with you why we are such a great place to both learn and grow. I hope you will schedule a campus visit, and maybe even make your own memories as a student someday!