Educational background: B.A. French; M.A. in Theological Studies; Ph.D. in Historical Theology--SystematicsMinistry Background: High School Teacher, Co-Director/Director of the Office of Social Concerns, Instructor/Assistant Professor/Associate Professor of Theology, Assistant Congregational Leader, Vice-President for Academic Affairs, Adjunct Theology Faculty, and Retreat Director Present Ministry: Academic Dean at Brescia University in Owensboro, Ky.

Interests and Hobbies: Classical and country music; piano; reading (especially mysteries).Favorite book or author: Agatha Christie (esp. the “Hercule Poirot” mysteries).Favorite movie: comedy: “Robin Hood: Men in Tights”; drama: “The American President” and “Pretty Woman.” Favorite Scripture passage: “I can do all things in him who strengthens me.” Favorite quote of Angela: “My Lord, light up the darkness of my heart...and turn me not away from that dazzling face of yours which contents every heart.” and “Live in harmony, united together, all of one heart and one will.”What attracted me to the Ursuline Sisters: Their passion for education and their love for each other.

Name: Cheryl Clemons, OSUHometown: Wax, Ky. Entrance Date: Jan. 5, 1970 Investment Date: Jul. 19, 1970Temporary Profession: Jun. 18, 1972 Final Profession: Jul. 24, 1977

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