Daryl Bailey dreamed of becoming a district attorney (DA) ever since he was in the first-grade when his teacher randomly selected him to play the role of the DA in a school play. “That play and that teacher changed my…
Category: Alumni
The latest spotlights from Faulkner University’s alumni.
Drew Teel’s Path to Becoming an Eagle
Drew Teel’s connection to Faulkner University began early. His parents, Willie Teel and Pam McCormick Teel, attended Alabama Christian College, which later became Faulkner University. He fondly remembers his childhood experiences on campus, including nights spent at his grandmother Toni’s…
Faulkner Alumnus Trae Durden Reflects on Ministry, Family and Lifelong Impact of Christian Education
For more than 25 years, Faulkner University alumnus Trae Durden has dedicated his life to ministry, serving congregations and college students across Alabama with a heart rooted in discipleship and community. Durden currently serves as the Connections Minister at the…
Gerardo Herrera Balances Global Career While Earning Executive MBA Online at Faulkner
For Gerardo Herrera, pursuing an Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) while managing large-scale industrial construction projects across the globe was a challenge—one he met with discipline and determination. A native of Venezuela, Herrera migrated to the United States in…
Faulkner Alumna Laura Jean Bell Finds Ministry in Every Season of Life
Faulkner University alumna, author and entrepreneur Laura Jean Bell (’14) believes ministry isn’t confined to a pulpit. “Every person is in ministry, whether it’s their job title or not,” said Bell, who graduated in 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts…
Ben Kissinger: Leading Athletes and Students to Christ
“There is no greater work worth doing than leading young people to Jesus Christ,” says Faulkner University alumnus Ben Kissinger, who graduated in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education. He returned to Faulkner’s campus earlier this year…
Indyia Rachel : A Champion For Education
Indyia Rachel, a proud 2022 graduate of Faulkner University’s College of Education, is more than just a teacher – she is a champion for her students. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, Rachel currently teaches 3rd grade Reading, English…
From Graduation to Entrepreneurship: Madelyn Furlong Shares the Art of Building a Business
“My goal is to help my clients show up online with confidence, transform their customers into cheerleaders, and take their business to the next level,” said Faulkner Alumna Madelyn Furlong. Furlong is self-employed, currently working as a marketing strategist and…
Drew Teel’s Path to Becoming an Eagle
Drew Teel’s connection to Faulkner University began early. His parents, Willie Teel and Pam McCormick Teel, attended Alabama Christian College, which later became Faulkner University. Drew fondly remembers his childhood experiences on campus, including nights spent at his grandmother Toni’s…
A Football Family, The Woodason Brothers
Three of the four Woodason brothers wore Faulkner Eagles blue football jerseys, while the fourth brother, Seth, wore the black and gold of Harding University. Matt Woodason, who initially chose Lipscomb University over Faulkner, shared how his grandfather, George Woodason,…