Employee News
Meet Our 2020 Employees of the Year
Sherman College recently honored two outstanding employees in appreciation of their contributions, time and commitment to the college and its students.
FACULTY MEMBER OF THE YEAR
Princess Porter-Fowler, D.C. | Assistant Professor of Clinical Sciences Assistant Professor of Clinical Sciences Princess Porter-Fowler, D.C., was named Faculty Member of the Year and is known for her high level of enthusiasm and engagement with students. A 2001 Sherman College graduate, Dr. Porter-Fowler has worked in both admissions and academic affairs. She joined the college in 2015 as an instructor in the areas of clinical sciences and anatomy and teaches courses in Palpation, X-ray Anatomy, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Pediatrics and Geriatrics. Dr. Porter-Fowler is a second-generation Sherman College graduate; her father, John H. Porter Jr., D.C., is a 1977 alumnus and recently retired after teaching for more than 41 years at the college (see page 6). “We were happy to have Dr. Porter-Fowler return and join the faculty. She makes learning fun, and we can always rely on her to help out when needed," said Vice President for Academic Affairs Joe Donofrio, D.C., ’94, A.C.P. Dr. Porter-Fowler earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of South Carolina Upstate in Spartanburg, SC. She practices, along with her father, in a local office that has been serving the citizens of Spartanburg for more than four decades.
STAFF MEMBER OF THE YEAR Andrew Cook, A.A.S. | Junior Systems Administrator Andrew Cook, A.A.S., was named Staff Member of the Year. Cook joined the Sherman College staff in August 2018 as a help desk technician, where he supported nearly all aspects of college operations, from Sherman Showcase recruitment weekends and national board exam testing to classroom support help desk duties and countless other ongoing IT projects. This year, in particular, Cook was instrumental in the college's shift to remote work during the pandemic. With his recent promotion to junior systems administrator, Cook's focus will shift to include duties such as server and website maintenance. “The support Andrew has provided to the employees of Sherman College through its recent expansion, and more importantly, through this year’s shutdown due to COVID, has been second to none,” says Director of Information Technology Greg Aldridge, A.A.S. “During his time at the college, Andrew has become a vital part of the day-to-day function of our institution. His work not only keeps us going, but it contributes to improved performance. We are excited to see what he does next.” Spring 2021 9
