Meet our staff
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Ann T. Stone, Coop Coordinator Ann graduated from Mercer University with a Bachelor of Arts in English and Elementary Education and has 13 years teaching experience in Georgia public schools. She received both her Management Certification and Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certification in 2009, is a member of NACE & CEIA, and has presented the past three years at Valdosta State University's LeaderQuest Conference. She has been with Valdosta State for 12 years serving as Coordinator and Assistant Director of the Cooperative Education Office, an advisor and member of Kappa Theta Epsilon, the National Co-op Honor Society and member of the Advisory Board for Student in Free Enterprise (S.I.F.E.). She enjoys her family which includes four grandchildren, traveling and her Pembroke Welch Corgi.
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Carla Carter Jordan, Interim Assistant Director Carla is a graduate of Valdosta State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Communications. She joined the Cooperative Education Team in 2007 as the Cooperative Education/Internship Coordinator for the Cooperative Education Program at Valdosta State University. She has 17 years of professional experience within Georgia State Government which includes Department of Family Services, Department of Adult and Technical Education and The Office of the Secretary of State. During her career she has assisted families to reunite, displace homemakers to find new careers and educate citizens on the importance of voting. In September 2009, she was recognized as a Metro Valdosta Emerging Leaders. Carla serves her community as a member of MetroOne Leadership Team 2010, a member of Leadership Lowndes Class of 2009, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. as a member of the Regional Leadership Team’s Chaplain Council and Arts and Letters Committee, American Association of University Women (AAUW), Sister-to-Sister Chair for 2005, and a mentor. |
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Loretha Copeland, Administrative Secretary Loretha is a graduate of Valdosta Technical college with a diploma in Business Office Technology. She has been a part of the Valdosta State University community for 10 years. During this time she worked with Career Services for one year followed by 7 years with Cooperative Education as a Senior Secretary. She enjoys teaching her pre-school Sunday school class. Her vibrant personality is an essential part of her passion for life and love of family. |
Ann E. Lacey, Coop Coordinator Ann is a graduate of Valdosta State University with a Bachelor of General Studies Degree and an Associate in Secretarial Administration. She joined the Cooperative Education team August 1, 2011. Ann has been employed at Valdosta State for 35 years. She has worked in the Student Affairs office with Volunteer Services and Parents Programs, Special Events, University Relations, and University Commencement. She has experience in web design, marketing, advertising, and has served on a wide variety of committees while at Valdosta State. Locally she has served as President of one of a local garden clubs, and Valdosta High School PTO. Ann was a member of the Board of Directors for the American Cancer Society serving on the Board during the inaugural relay for life. She was a Woman of the Year nominee, a member of the Valdosta First Methodist handbell choir, cub scout leader. Currently she enjoys serving on the Board of Directors for the Shields-Ethridge Heritage Farm, and as an advisor to the VSU Quota Club, and Alpha Psi Omega.
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