Meet the Staff
Michael
L. Houston
Director for Student Success
Hometown: Cashion, OK via Malibu, CA
Education:
M.Ed. – College Student Affairs, Azusa Pacific University
B.S. – Human Relations, Southern Nazarene University
Favorite quotation: "If we are afraid to be different, how can
we make a difference in the world?"
– Fr. John Jenkins, president,
University of Notre Dame
Favorite verse: "Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things." – Philippians 4:8
Stacie M. Champine
Associate Director of Student Success
Hometown: Alta Loma, CA
Education:
M.A. – Organizational Leadership, Azusa Pacific University
B.A. – Liberal Studies, Azusa Pacific University
Favorite quotation:
“Preach the Gospel at all times. If necessary, use words.” – St. Francis of Assisi
Favorite verse:
“You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.” – Matthew 5:14-16
Melissa
Stava
Student Programs Coordinator
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Education:
B.A. – Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Azusa Pacific University
Favorite quotation:
“Life is not about the number of breathes we take, but about the number
of moments that take our breath away.” – Anonymous
Favorite verse:
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father
of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles,
so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have
received from God.” – 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
