In Loving Memory of
Holly Desmond West
December 9, 1954 – January 7, 2016
On September 11, 1989, Holly was welcomed as a new faculty member in Maria鈥檚 Early Childhood program by Sister Josephine Reynolds, Academic Dean. Holly gave tirelessly and passionately to this program and its participants for many years.聽 More recently, she was instrumental in the founding of the college鈥檚 Psychology program. A presentation in November of 1990 summarizes Holly鈥檚 dedication to teaching and her students the best. She stated, 鈥淎s an educator, I have always tried to create an atmosphere of risk-taking in my own classroom. I consistently attempt to empower my students to become active and involved learners.鈥