Meet Your Peer Advisors

Zayna Sheridan, Student Co-Director of Peer Advising

Sheridan

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sheridanze@appstate.edu

Hello, Y'all! My name is Zayna Sheridan and I am a SD - Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture major with a minor in Experiential, Integrative Learning Minor, (also called the Watauga minor.) I am also a legacy Watauga student from Charlotte, NC! In my free time, I like to craft, knit, garden, and write poetry. I am a part of the Watauga student leadership as well as working a job at the Student Union and being a Student Orientation Undergraduate Leader. I can't wait to meet you all!

Brynleigh Armstrong

Brynleigh  

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armstrongbr@appstate.edu

Hey everyone! My name is Brynleigh Armstrong, and I’m a third year Wataugan this year. I’m from Cary, North Carolina, but grew up in Mebane, NC. I am majoring in chemistry with a concentration in forensic science. This year, I am serving as Watauga’s Vice President, so you’ll get used to seeing my face around! I can’t wait to get started with everything Watauga this year! I love all kinds of books, all kinds of music and I love board games. I also love dogs, and talk about my two that I have at home frequently. I am so excited to meet you all and please reach out if you have any questions or concerns!

Charlotte Burns

Charlotte 

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burnscg@appstate.edu

Hey!! My name is Charlotte Burns and I am from Greensboro, NC. I am a second year Wataugan majoring in Electronic Media/Broadcasting with a minor in New Media and Digital Cultures. In my free time I love reading books, watching movies with my friends, or going to grab a coffee! I am very excited to be a peer advisor this year and help out in any way I can. I can’t wait to meet everyone and if you have any questions or concerns feel free to reach out!

Elijah Heath

 Elijah

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heathea@appstate.edu

Hey y'all! My name is Elijah Heath, and I am from Fort Barnwell, NC. I am the Honors Peer Advisor and a second-year Wataugan majoring in General Mathematics. I plan on continuing my education to become a college teacher/professor. Outside of Watauga, you can either find me in the SGA Office, Walker Hall, or the Student Learning Center! Outside of those places, I enjoy reading, writing, playing video games, and getting something to drink from 7-brew. Feel free to reach out to me if you have any advising questions, and I will be glad to answer them!

Karson Dickens, Student Co-Director of Peer Advising

 Karson Dickens

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dickenskm@appstate.edu

Hi everyone! I’m Karson Dickens from Greensboro, NC. I’m a junior at App State, designing my own major in Therapeutic Humanities through the Interdisciplinary Studies program at App. My coursework includes Social Work, Global Studies, and Anthropology, to name a few. I’m also minoring in Chemistry and the Watauga minor, so please reach out if you’re considering either! I’m passionate about learning, community-building, travel, and spending time with my cat, Callie. I am excited to meet you all—please feel free to reach out if I can help with anything!

Chloe Peterson

 Chloe

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petersoncj1@appstate.edu

Hello! My name is Chloe Peterson, and I am from Hickory, NC. I am a senior with a major in social work. When the weather is beautiful, you can find me walking down King St or hiking with some friends. However, when the weather is on the drowsy side, I enjoy studying in the library and grabbing a coffee at Crossroads. I can’t wait to meet everyone! Always feel free to reach out to me whenever :)

Maya Watkins

Maya Watkins

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watkinsmj1@appstate.edu

Hey y'all! My name is Maya Watkins, and I'm from Wingate, NC. I am a third-year Wataguan majoring in Psychology with a concentration in Human Services. I love to spend my free time reading, writing, hiking, baking, and hanging out with my friends. I can't wait to meet all y'all and answer any questions you have!

Shiona Robinson

Shiona 

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robinsonsm8@appstate.edu

Hi, everyone!! My name is Shiona Robinson and I’m from Milton, NC. I am a second-year Wataugan majoring in Integrative Biology with an integration in Public Health and minors in Spanish and Chemistry. I’m also currently on a pre-med pathway. I love all things animals and just spending time outside! I also enjoy reading, card/board games, trying new things, and hanging out with my friends. I’m so excited to have the opportunity of being a peer advisor and to meet all of you, so please don’t hesitate to reach out!!