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MAIN CAMPUS - STAFF
Name: Fred Spearin
Title: Director of Media Services and Classroom Support
Background: I came to Liberty Baptist College, now called Liberty University, in July of 1978. I earned a B. A. degree in 1982 and a M.A. degree in 1986. I became the first full time Dean of Commuting Students in 1982. I moved to the position of Director of Campus Computing in 1986. I left in 1990 and went to UVA. I returned to Liberty University in 1997 and have been here since. I was involved in the original network design and wiring of the campus in 1998. I was the team leader for the purchasing of the Nortel telephone switch to avoid a Y2K crises with the AT&T telephone switch we had at the time. I became Director of Media Services during the summer of 2002. I was involved in the original design and installation of the Smart classrooms until summer of 2006. Our goal in Media Services/Classroom Support is to support all the classrooms needs and provide immediate front line support for the faculty in the classroom environment.
Hobbies: I like to spoil my wife and two children and four grandchildren. I like to construct things. I have built four houses in Virginia and one house in Massachusetts.
Name: Marilyn Carrasco
Title: Manager-Trainer at Main Campus
Background: I was born and raised in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. I came to Liberty University in 2002 to do my undergraduate studies, graduating in December 2005 with a B.A. in Spanish. During my years as a student, I worked with media equipment and learned the schematic of classroom support and costumer services. I am currently working alongside the students with costumer relations and classroom support and with troubleshooting projectors, laptop errors and smart board tablets, though my main focus is the Smart Board technologies. I train faculty on the SmartBoard software so they can operate our equipment in their classrooms and have more interaction with technology within their teaching.
Hobbies: I enjoy reading good fiction books as well as autobiographies. I love to play any sport; my favorites are volleyball, basketball and soccer. I also form part of a great church in town in which I serve in various capacities.
My goal is to inspire anyone to follow God with all their hearts and trust Him with future decisions (Psalm 37:4).
Name: Patrick Ryan
Title: Second Shift Manager at Main Campus
Background: I grew up in South Florida, but I have lived in a few different states over the years. I have been working with Multimedia Hardware for many years now, and this includes: installing, operating, and designing sound systems; installing and operating visual display systems using projectors, large screen televisions, and video cameras; installing, operating, and designing multimedia computer systems for recording, editing, displaying visual presentations and video. I also have many years of object-oriented programming experience for use on PC, MAC, and the Web. I have many years of experience with AC and DC electronics, while my main focus has been DC, in the areas of designing schematics, building circuits, and repairing damaged devices.
Hobbies: I greatly enjoy playing volleyball, swimming, and free running. I love getting to study God's word and writing stories and such that help communicate His truth. I definitely enjoy being creative and getting to build things with my hands.
CAMPUS NORTH - STAFF
 Name: Rebekah NortonTitle: First Shift Manager at Campus North Media Services/Computer Lab Background: I grew up in Medina, OH. I came to Liberty in 2002, and studied Elementary Education. While at Liberty, I worked for Media Services and learned basic classroom support and customer service. Since the completion of my degree in 2006, I have taught 5th grade, worked with Special Needs students, and worked with World Help. I am glad to be back at Media Services, assisting so that classes can run smoothly. Hobbies: I enjoy reading, coffee, movies, the great outdoors, coffee, music, fine arts, and building relationships. I am energized by studying God’s word and watching it change lives. |
 Name: Philip Walck Title: Second Shift Manager at Campus North Media Services/Computer Lab Background: I am a pastor’s son originally from Pennsylvania and graduated from high school in Central Florida. I spent 4 years in the US Navy before going to a tech school in Allentown, PA. I have been involved with electronics assembly, mechanical assembly, and A/V support for many years. I decided to move to Lynchburg due to large technology companies leaving eastern Pennsylvania and for the opportunity to work for a Christian University. Hobbies: I enjoy swimming, reading, watching movies, computer games and cooking. |
