Feature Stories
Michael Daily '01
Michael Dailey studied music at Virginia Wesleyan College but graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology. Michael followed his artistic passions and is currently a third-year resident W. Gibson Walters Memorial Fellow of Opera San Jose.
Nancy Harris-Kroll '81
The daughter of a Navy man, Nancy Harris-Kroll '81 and her family lived in Florida, California and England before eventually settling in Virginia Beach. A creative teenager, Kroll enrolled at Virginia Wesleyan, where she joined the Art Club, broadcast a weekly radio show on the College's station, and earned her bachelor's degree in Art Education.
Robert Kohler '93
Having the rounded liberal arts education made me appreciate facets of art, architecture, different cultures, allowed me to have an open mind and better connect with others.
Jack Wheeler
Jack Wheeler received a B.A. in computer science and business from Virginia Wesleyan in 2000. He was a member of the Marlin Men’s Basketball team. Currently, Jack coaches boys basketball, girls volleyball and softball at Ocean Lakes High School in Virginia Beach. Jack has been named Beach District girls volleyball Coach of the Year and is a three-time District softball Coach of the Year.
Robin Davenport '74
Robin D. Davenport graduated from Virginia Wesleyan College with a B.A. in education, received a master's from Old Dominion University, and has spent 38 years in the education field. He began his career as part of the Teacher Organization on VWC's campus, became an elementary school teacher and finally was named principal of Creeds Elementary School in Virginia Beach, Virginia in 2001.
William H. Williard '82
William “Bill” Williard was recruited to play golf at Virginia Wesleyan by former Athletic Director Don Forsyth.
Paige Russell '97
By the time she graduated from Virginia Wesleyan College with a degree in philosophy, Paige Russell was well versed in the opinions of others. However, it was the supportive and encouraging environment she found here that allowed her to feel comfortable expressing her own. Today, Paige serves as a Lecture Agent at W. Colston Leigh, Inc., an international firm founded in 1929, at one time featuring prominent speakers such as Eleanor Roosevelt and Boris Yeltsin.
Karen V. Corrigan '97
Karen V. Corrigan is the co-founder and CEO of Corrigan Partners LLC, a healthcare management consultancy firm based in Norfolk, Virginia. Karen's
Christopher L. Dotolo '91
Christopher L. Dotolo is 1991 graduate of Virginia Wesleyan College with a degree in history and a 1997 graduate of George Mason University with a M.A. in sports administration.