Name: Kathy Benson
Job title: Assistant Director, Administrative Services
Department: Continuing Studies
How long have you worked at Whitworth? Six years
What do you like best about your job? I really appreciate our culture of support and personal growth. We always have new challenges and it is never boring.
In what ways do your gifts and abilities help meet the needs of the campus community you serve? I hope I bring a level head, a fun-loving soul, and the wisdom and will to do whatever is needed to get the job done right.
Favorite movie: “West Side Story”
Favorite food: I love seafood.
Favorite music: Jazz, swing, country
Favorite animal: Border Collie
Guilty pleasure: Rocky Road ice cream
Hobbies: Kayaking, biking, hiking and reading (when I can stay awake)
Birth place: Moses Lake, Wash., but we moved to Pine Lake, in Issaquah, when I was one and my family has been there ever since.
We’d be surprised to know that…my husband and I were Young Life leaders with Jen Sowers (First Pres) years ago at Central Washington University.
I collect…memories.
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? I would like to see more of our country first, meet the people, then I’d go explore the world.
What cartoon character best describes you? Brenda Starr
If you could try anything and not fail, what dream would you attempt? To make sure those who
think they are alone know that they are loved
What is your favorite sound? Laughter, of course
What is your life motto? “It’s not about me.”
If the whole world was listening, what would you say? “Stay faithful – the good guys really do win.”
Favorite childhood book: Curious George books
Favorite childhood TV show: “The J.P. Patches Show”
Least favorite word: Whatever…
If you could go on a road trip with anyone (from the past or present), who would you choose and where would you go? My husband, a full tank of gas, and open country
Best high school subjects: Horses, boys and summer
