In Loving Memory of
Holly Desmond West
December 9, 1954 – January 7, 2016
On September 11, 1989, Holly was welcomed as a new faculty member in Maria’s Early Childhood program by Sister Josephine Reynolds, Academic Dean. Holly gave tirelessly and passionately to this program and its participants for many years. More recently, she was instrumental in the founding of the college’s Psychology program. A presentation in November of 1990 summarizes Holly’s dedication to teaching and her students the best. She stated, “As an educator, I have always tried to create an atmosphere of risk-taking in my own classroom. I consistently attempt to empower my students to become active and involved learners.”