Kathleen Horton
Kathleen Horton
Assistant Director
800.782.7284 ext. 1162
413.565.1162
Screen Name: KHortonBPC07
Educational Background:
B.A., Communications, UMass @ Amherst
M.Ed, Salem State College, Salem, MA
Favorite Food:
Chicken on linguini with lots of pesto and parmesan cheese, Chocolate covered cannolis from Mike’s Pastry Shop (The North End) and La Fiorentina (Northampton)
Favorite Musician/Artist:
Tori Amos, Stevie Wonder, Frank Sinatra, Blues Traveler, Rolling Stones, Billy Joel
Favorite Movie:
Good Fellas, Husbands and Wives, Waiting for Guffman, American Beauty, Six Degrees of Separation.
Favorite Vacation Spot:
Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands
What I do in my spare time:
Research random topics, write, watch movies/tv, workout, read, home projects
Why I love working in college admissions:
There are always exciting things happening, providing vast opportunities for me to learn new things and use the talents I already possess. My favorite part is getting to know so many students – it’s exciting to talk to them about their hopes, dreams, and future aspirations.
Tip for Future Success:
Connect with who you are and what you truly want in your career. It is easy to let others tell you what you ‘should’ be doing, but only you can decide your true calling. In your work life, always make happiness a necessary requirement.