Welcome to Arnold Hall! My name is Bonnie Spallinger and this will be my first year as a Resident Director at Arnold Hall. I have recently moved from living in Germany for three years. There I worked as a missionary at an international boarding school for high school students. Now I am thrilled to have the opportunity to get to know you as your Resident Director. I am so glad that you are joining the Arnold community. I hope that you will consider Arnold Hall as your comfortable new home. Please do not hesitate to ask if you have any questions or concerns.

Bonnie Spallinger

Resident Director, Arnold Hall

Hometown: Bluffton, Ohio, or Juneau, Alaska, or Kandern, Germany

Education: B.S. is Elementary Education with middle school endorsements in Math and Science; and the hope and dream of getting a Masters in Counseling

Favorite Candy: Any kind of Dark Swiss Chocolate or a Skor Bar

Sports: I don't really play sports, but I will cheer loud for Bryan! Since I originated in Ohio, I am loyal to Ohio State.

A word that best describes me: Tenacious! My friends also suggested brave, outgoing, and adventurous.

Hobbies: Hanging out with people, reading, sea kayaking, snow shoeing, and watching movies with friends

Favorite Quote: "Love God and do as you please." St. Augustine

Where I want to travel: Places where my friends live: Madagascar, Thailand, Korea, Australia, Sweden, Mali, Tunisia, Morocco or just about anywhere I can get a cheap ticket to!!! Adventure is just around the corner.

A random fact about myself: I have seen whales breach (jump completely out of the water) at least 10 times.

My best residence life memory from college: My friends and I enjoyed running around the dorm humming the Mission Impossible theme song as we jump busted into girls' rooms with our "guns" drawn.

My passions: That the young women in my sphere of influence would be grow in their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

Something I want to do before I die: Ride in a hot air balloon and set foot on the red soil of Africa.

What made me want to be an RD: Jesus Christ has given me a love for people and a desire to see them grow in their faith. I can do both of these at Bryan as an RD.

What I love about Bryan: The people!

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Callie Dawkins

Arnold Lead Resident Assistant and Second Floor RA

Hometown: Memphis, TN
Major: Christian Ministries in Leadership
Hobbies/Sports: Painting, discipleship, Bible Study, reading autobiographies, dancing, singing and the like 
 A word that describes me: Joyful
Favorite food: White Cheese Dip and chips 
 Favorite TV show or movie: Tangled
 Favorite music or band: Anything with good lyrics and a good beat
 Favorite Bible verse: This changes regularly because you can't just have ONE Favorite Bible verse, I mean, come on. Right now on June 8, 2011, my favorite verse would have to be Psalm 61:2----SO GOOD. :] 
 Favorite book: The Great Divorce by C. S. Lewis
 Favorite quote: "I steadfastly refuse to gratify the devil by becoming discouraged."
Where I want to travel: Alaska and the Caribbean 
 Something I want to do before I die: Run a marathon.
A famous person I've met: Wilky Wilkinson
A random fact about myself:  I have a high pain tolerance and I want a tattoo. 
 Why I wanted to be an RA: I love being able to not only get to know and become friends with girls whom I wouldn't normally know, but to serve them and be there for them if they need anything. I want to show others about the amazing transformation that God has done in my heart and that God can and will meet them where they are.
What I love about Bryan: Bryan is my home. God has blessed this college with the unique opportunity to function as a real community. Everyone here, including the student body, professors, administration, and all the other groups of people, has the opportunity to know one another on a deep level and to invest into one another's lives. It's a beautiful thing.   

 Callie is a junior and beginning her second year serving as a Resident Assistant.

 

Heather McIntyre

First Floor RA

Hometown: Sebring, FL
Major: Christian Ministry and Political Science
Hobbies/Sports: Tennis, Guitar, Running, Softball, Hiking
A word that describes me: Inquisitive
Favorite food: Watermelon
Favorite TV show or movie: NCIS, The Mentalist, Pride and Prejudice
Favorite music or band: I will listen to almost anything except heavy metal
Favorite Bible verse: Romans 5:1-8
Favorite book: The Importance of Being Foolish by Brennen Manning; Wild Goose Chase by Mark Batterson
Favorite quote: "Love is not affectionate feeling, but a steady wish for the loved person's ultimate good as far as it can be obtained." - C. S. Lewis
Where I want to travel: Everywhere!
Something I want to do before I die: Drive a legit race car
A famous person I've met: Chicago (the band); Kirk Cameron
A random fact about myself: I've been to 42 states and 8 foreign countries.  
Favorite College Team (besides the Bryan Lions of course): The Florida Gators 
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Mint Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Why I wanted to become an RA: The opportunity to intentionally serve and get to know other students at Bryan
What I love about Bryan: The ability to engage with and ask serious questions about my faith with brothers and sisters in Christ who are doing the same.

 Heather is a junior and is beginning her first year as a Resident Assistant.
 

Carlin Nasiatka

Third Floor RA

Hometown: Feeding Hills, Massachusetts
Major: Psychology, Minors in Bible and Missions
Hobbies/Sports: Teaching Ballet, Ultimate Frisbee, Hiking, Reading, Service Projects, Swing Dancing, Attending Bryan Sports Games - Go Lions!!
A word that describes me: Positive
Favorite food: Hmm... peppermint ice cream
Favorite TV show or movie: Singing in the Rain and/or Bella
Favorite music or band: Keith and Kristyn Getty, but I like almost anything except heavy metal
Favorite Bible verses: I've recently been grappling with Isaiah 58:1-14
Favorite book: Whew! Hard question! Most recent favorite is Rebel with a Cause by Franklin Graham
Favorite quote: "There is nowhere God will take you where the grace of God will not keep you".
Where I want to travel: back to Africa, or another third world country
Something I want to do before I die: Get married and raise a family
A famous person I've met: Carl Beane, announcer for the Red Sox, signed my hat.
A random fact about myself: I used to ask for Fruity Pebbles and Captain Crunch on my birthday
Why I wanted to become an RA: I have a passion to build relationships with people that are based on reality, and all the joys, frustrations, and victories of being a child of God in a very formative time of our lives.
What I love about Bryan: The profs; they're the best.

Carlin is a senior and beginning her second year serving as a Resident Assistant.

Amy Newport

Second Floor RA

Hometown:  Spring City, TN

Major: Elementary Education
Hobbies/Sports: Anything active.  I cheer here at Bryan, but I also love to play ultimate, basketball, volleyball, and I am willing to try anything new... no matter how bad I am at it.  I enjoy anything outside: Swimming, hiking, running.  I also just like hanging out and listening to music.
Favorite Bible verse: Psalm 19:14 "May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, oh Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer."
Where I would like to travel:  I would like to travel all over the world.
Favorite Food:  Chips and salsa.
Why I wanted to become an RA:  I wanted to become an RA so I could build relationships with people and invest in their lives.  I prayed about it, and the Lord opened the door.  I want Him to expand me into doing things that I think I can't do and that require me to trust in Him even more.
 
Amy is a sophomore and beginning her first year serving as a Resident Assistant.

Jenna Rajala

Third Floor RA

Hometown: Cumming, Georgia
Major: Pre-medicine, Bible
About me: Everyday that we are given is a new opportunity...Seize the day! I’m all about waking up early to go for a run before the sun comes up. I love the outdoors; crazy about stars and sometimes I just sleep on my back porch to feel closer to God. I tend to be overly passionate about everything. Sometimes it makes choosing a direction hard and I’m tagged quickly as indecisive. I’m all about adventures and taking risks. Laughter is essential. There is little better in this world than the laugh-so-hard-you-cry feeling. Though I’m all for having fun, I have always taken life seriously and hard work is often the difference between try and triumph. The journey has just begun. I’m simply striving to be my best. I am such a broken person and I fail time and time again. God’s grace has overwhelmed me when I needed it most, and I would not be the person I am today without Him.
A word that describes me: Enthusiastic
Favorite food: Cheerios
Favorite Bible verses: Philippians 4:11, "I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances."   Psalm 46:10, “Be still, and know that I am God."
Favorite quotes: "Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things" (Robert Brault).  "Correction does much, but encouragement does more” (Johann Wolfgang von Goethe).
Interests/Sports: Playing on playgrounds. Hiking. Completing things that look impossible. Live music. Learning new things. Gymnastics, Baseball, Track & Field, and Soccer!
Where I want to travel: Africa, Philippians, Israel, Crete, Barcelona, London, Caribbean… on and on.. 
Something I want to do before I die: Run a marathon
A famous person I've met: Nastia Liukin
A random fact about myself: I swear my feet are claustrophobic, so if you catch me wearing shoes, consider yourself blessed.
Why I wanted to become an RA: I use to be painfully shy but as I continue to grow in Christ I realized that there is a freedom in life. And everyday I’m learning better to truly live. I am passionate about helping girls grow into the young women they were meant to be. Hopefully be an extra encouragement in girls' lives to embrace the beauty of our uniquenesses and use them to bring glory to God.

Jenna is a sophomore and beginning her first year serving as a Resident Assistant.