Admission

Beverly Henry Wheeler

Beverly Henry Wheeler

Beverly Henry Wheeler

Interim Director of Admission, Regional Director of Admission

wheeler@hendrix.edu STATE: Texas Check my Travel Schedule

Quick Facts

Hometown: Palestine, Texas

Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from the University of Texas at Austin; Master of Arts in Developmental and Adult Education from Texas State University.

Hobbies: Gardening, exercising, bike riding, and volunteering with Going Beyond Ministry.

A word or phrase that describes me: Spread kindness! "Kindness neither tarnishes by use or time. Tuck it in your pocket, carry it in your heart, leave it as your calling card," Patsy Clairmont.

Favorite Book and Movie: Books currently on my iPad, Freedom from the Tyranny of the Urgent by Charles E. Hummel; Hope Heals by Katherine and Jay Wolf; Just As I Am by Cicely Tyson; Everyone Communicates, Few Connect by John Maxwell; The Color of Compromise by Jemar Tisby, Awaken by Priscilla Shirer; Favorite all-time movie, It's a Wonderful Life.

What is your favorite college memory?

Attending my first UT and A&M football game with my family. My mom yelled for the wrong team (Texas A&M). We were in a sea of burnt orange. Her motto, "whoever has the ball".

 

 

What advice would you give to your incoming students?

Ask for help before you need help. Ask lots of questions. Listen for the answer. Explore new things. Talk to lots of people. Be kind even when you don't understand the person.

What are you passionate about?

Helping people find their purpose, watching sunrises, and growing flowers (orchids and roses).

Who are your four fantasy dinner guests?

Denzel Washington, Michelle Obama, Beth Moore, Samuel Wheeler (best friend)

 

Personal Quote

“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”

Travel Schedule

Here's a list of where I'll be traveling this season. As we schedule more visits, they will show up here. Come and see me!

Schedule