McNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY
| 2025 Holidays | Date | Leave Type |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Wednesday, January 1, 2025 | Holiday (1 day) |
| Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | Monday, January 20, 2025 | Holiday (1 day) |
| Mardi Gras | Monday, March 3, 2025 | Holiday (1 day) |
| Mardi Gras | Tuesday, March 4, 2025 | Holiday (1 day) |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 18, 2025 | Holiday (.5 day) |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 21, 2025 | Forced closure (1 day) |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 26, 2025 | Holiday (1 day) |
| Juneteenth Day | Thursday, June 19, 2025 | Holiday (1 day) |
| Juneteenth Day | Friday, June 20, 2025 | Holiday (.5 day) |
| Independence Day | Friday, July 4, 2025 | Holiday (.5 day) |
| Labor Day | Monday, September 1, 2025 | Holiday (1 day) |
| Fall Break | Friday, October 10, 2025 | Holiday (.5 day) |
| Thanksgiving | Wednesday, November 26, 2025 | Forced closure (1 day) |
| Thanksgiving | Thursday, November 27, 2025 | Holiday (1 day) |
| Thanksgiving | Friday, November 28, 2025 | Holiday (.5 day) |
| Christmas | Monday, December 22, 2025 | Forced Closure (1 day) |
| Christmas | Tuesday, December 23, 2025 | Forced Closure (1 day) |
| Christmas | Wednesday, December 24, 2025 | Holiday (1 day) |
| Christmas | Thursday, December 25, 2025 | Holiday (1 day) |
| Christmas | Friday, December 26, 2025 | Holiday (.5 day) |
| Christmas | Monday, December 29, 2025 | Forced closure (1 day) |
| Christmas | Tuesday, December 30, 2025 | Forced closure (1 day) |
| New Year’s Eve | Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | Holiday (1 day) |
| 2026 CALENDAR | ||
| (2026 calendar) New Year’s Day | Thurs, January 1, 2026 | Holiday (1 day) |
| (2026 calendar) New Year’s Day | Friday, January 2, 2026 | Holiday (.5 day) |
Updated 12/15/2026
| 2026 Holidays | Date | Leave Type |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Thursday, January 1, 2026 | Holiday (1 day) |
| New Year’s Day | Friday, January 2, 2026 | Holiday (.5 day) |
| Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | Monday, January 19, 2026 | Holiday (1 day) |
| Mardi Gras | Monday, February 16, 2026 | Holiday (1 day) |
| Mardi Gras | Tuesday, February 17, 2026 | Holiday (1 day) |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 3, 2026 | Holiday (.5 day) |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 6, 2026 | Forced closure (1 day) |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25, 2026 | Holiday (1 day) |
| Juneteenth Day | Friday, June 19, 2026 | Holiday (.5 day) |
| Independence Day | Friday, July 3, 2026 | Holiday (.5 day) |
| Labor Day | Monday, September 7, 2026 | Holiday (1 day) |
| Fall Break | Friday, October 9, 2026 | Forced closure (.5 day) |
| Thanksgiving | Wednesday, November 25, 2026 | Forced closure (1 day) |
| Thanksgiving | Thursday, November 26, 2026 | Holiday (1 day) |
| Thanksgiving | Friday, November 27, 2026 | Holiday (.5 day) |
| Christmas | Monday, December 21, 2026 | Forced Closure (1 day) |
| Christmas | Tuesday, December 22, 2026 | Forced Closure (1 day) |
| Christmas | Wednesday, December 23, 2026 | Holiday (1 day) |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday, December 24, 2026 | Holiday (1 day) |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25, 2026 | Holiday (.5 day) |
| Christmas | Monday, December 28, 2026 | Forced closure (1 day) |
| Christmas | Tuesday, December 29, 2026 | Forced closure (1 day) |
| Christmas | Wednesday, December 30, 2026 | Holiday (1 day) |
| New Year’s Eve | Thursday, December 31, 2026 | Holiday (1 day) |
| (2027 calendar) New Year’s Day | Friday, January 1, 2027 | Holiday (.5 day) |
I am a McNeese graduate with a bachelor's degree in Family and Consumer Science and a concentration in Child and Family Studies. As a student, I competed on the rodeo team and served on the SGA board. I earned my master’s degree in 2022 from the University of South Dakota in Educational Administration and Leadership with a concentration in Adult and Higher Ed. I have over 13 years of experience in adult education and 20 years of educational experience.
My favorite part of being a Freshman Advisor is helping students navigate their new life routine as a college freshman by offering support with in-person office visits or by email to help students meet their goals. I always remind students of my favorite BB King quote – “Education is one thing no one can ever take away from you.” I believe that supporting students is vital to a student's success.
In my spare time, I raise registered American Brahman cattle, and I enjoy all the "country girl" things like hunting, fishing, growing a garden and cooking.