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Meet our ResLife Professionals
– Residence Directors
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Nate Gordon
- Oversees: East Halls (Pondside 3, Bushnell, Tisdale, Keddy, 361 Main St.)
- Joined KSC Residential Team: 2006
- Responsibilities: Nate works primarily in an upper-class area and helps foster a safe environment conducive to student development. Part of Nate's responsibilities includes working with the upper-class living-learning communities in Pondside 3, Keene States newest residence hall that opened in January of 2007. Nate also supervises 10 Resident Assistants and oversees two apartment complexes, a small hall and one mini house.
- Education: Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education from the University of Maine at Farmington; Master of Education in Higher Education from the University of Maine
- Fun Fact: Nate has canoed the Allagash River in Maine!
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Jen Spade
- Oversees: Monadnock Hall and 83-85 Blake House
- Joined KSC Residential Team: 2007
- Responsibilities: Jen works in a primarily First Year Area consisting of one traditional style residence hall that houses 147 first year students and one min-house which houses a upper-class sorority. Jen’s first year hall consists of three special interest communities; Quiet Study, Wellness and Substance Free. Jen supervises 5 Resident Assistants and is the Advisor to the complex’s Hall Council. The Monadnock Complex staff work hard to help their first year students feel connected to Keene State College; which is vital for first year students to be successful both personally and academically.
- Education: Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a minor in Business Management from Keene State College.
- Fun Fact: Jen sings along to songs even if she doesn’t know the words!
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Jonathan Cheney
- Oversees: Pondside Hall, Pondside Apartments, and Appleton House
- Joined KSC Residential Team: 2006
- Responsibilities: Jonathan works in an upperclassmen area that includes suite style housing, apartment style housing, and a mini house. He supervises 7 Resident Assistants, a Community Assistant, and Hall Council. Jonathan works to build a safe, positive community in his area that ensures that every student is succeeding academically and personally. Jonathan and his staff work to provide a diverse educational experience while living in the residences halls as well as building connections for everlasting friendships.
- Education: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, specialization in Clinical Counseling, Keene State College; Master of Education in School Counseling, from Keene State College (anticipated May 2010)
- Fun Fact: Jonathan is an expert bargain hunter.
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Rian Rabideau
- Oversees: Holloway Hall
- Joined KSC Residential Team: 2008
- Responsibilities: Rian works in a residence hall that is home to 375 first-year students and eight resident assistants (RA), including one community assistant (CA). Rian’s goals are to build a first-year community that allows students to make connections with each other, support common goals, and create an area that is conducive for academic pursuit. Rian also co-advises the hall council with the CA.
- Education: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA); Master of Arts in College Student Personnel, Bowling Green State University
- Fun Fact: Rian hopes to live on the west cost some day, particularly in Portland, Oregon.
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Kateé Keen
- Oversees: Huntress Hall, Fiske Hall, Blake, Carroll, and Proctor
- Joined KSC Residential Team: 2008
- Responsibilities: Katee currently works with both first-year and upper-class students and oversees a variety of types of residential environments including small houses and larger traditional-style buildings. Katee also supervises 11 Resident Assistants and 1 Office Assistant.
- Education: Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art from the Western Washington University; Master of Arts in Arts Administration & Certificate in Festival/Event Management from University of Oregon; Masters of Education in College Student Services Administration from Oregon State University.
- Fun Fact: Katee lived abroad in the Loire Valley during her undergraduate studies.
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Amanda Pollack
- Oversees: Randall and Monadnock Halls
- Joined KSC Residential Team: 2008
- Responsibilities: Amanda works with the largest population of first-year students on campus. She supervises 12 resident assistants, 2 community assistants, and an office assistant. Amanda is very excited to be a part of creating the newest residential area on campus, RaMona!
- Education: Bachelor of Arts in Art History and Master of Education in College Student Personnel from the University of Dayton
- Fun Fact: Amanda loves to travel and she says, “pop” instead of “soda” because she’s from Ohio.
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Casey Wilson
- Oversees: Carle Hall
- Joined KSC Residential Team: 2008
- Responsibilities: Casey is excited to be working with first year students. Carle Hall is home to approximately 375 students and 11 Resident Assistants and 1 Community Assistant.
- Education: Bachelor of Arts in Communication from KSC
- Fun Fact: Casey would eventually like to become a professional bowler!!!
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