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Ms. Bonita Bailey
bbailey@pennwest.edu
814-393-2268
416 Becht Hall

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Bonita is originally from southeastern Kentucky, but also lived and worked in Fairmont, West Virginia and the Akron, Ohio area.  She has been a part of the Clarion community for 15 years.  Bonita, a first-generation college student, earned her degrees from Fairmont State and West Virginia University.  Her undergraduate degree is in Secondary Education, Biology, General Science and Gifted Education.  Her Masters of Science degree from WVU is in Biology.  Bonita has always been involved with helping students succeed, from her tutoring and Freshman Counselor days at Fairmont State to her teaching of biology for over two decades.   The last 14 of those years have been spent teaching, mostly Freshmen, here at Clarion University.  Bonita is an avid reader, enjoys time spent outdoors and time with her family.  Bonita, along with her husband Bill, currently live in Shippenville, PA.  They have spent over 20 years “coaching” (aka parenting) their three children:  Brooke, Morgan and Caleb.

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Ms. Liza Kopp
lkopp@pennwest.edu
814-393-2267
402 Becht Hall

Liza is originally from Kane, Pa (Go Wolves!) but has spent the majority of her adult life living in the Lock Haven area. She received both her Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree from Lock Haven University.  Liza started as a Success Coach at Clarion University in fall 2021 after 14 years of working in the Admissions and Financial Aid Offices at Lock Haven University. Liza and her husband Tony keep busy with 3 young girls, Brooklyn, Kennedy and Jordyn. When they do have free time it is normally spent attending or watching sports events. 

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Last Updated 8/11/22