The Temple Family Council is a group of diverse, highly dedicated Temple family members who volunteer their time and knowledge to enhance the Temple student and family experience.
Our Council members are here to offer support, advice, and guidance to their fellow Temple parents and families. We encourage you to reach out to members directly via their listed email address if you connect with something in their bio. This is round three of our Member Spotlights, and more are to come!
Noelle Voitek | Silver Spring, MD | Xmas_1210@yahoo.com
Student School/College and major: College of Liberal Arts, Environmental Studies
Student housing experiences: Johnson & Hardwick Halls, Off-campus
My piece of advice: Let your student spread their wings, trust them to make sound judgements, and don’t be a helicopter parent.
A moment of pride: My student navigating online learning, cohabitating with other students and coordinating grocery delivery and apartment responsibilities.
Reach out to me if you have questions about: Off-campus housing, Transportation, Things to do in Philadelphia, Disability Resources and Services
Michael Joyce | Brookline, MA | Mjoyce.7791@gmail.com
Student School/College and major: School of Theater, Film and Media Arts, Theater
Student housing experiences: 1940, 1300
Student involvement: A Moment of Magic
My piece of advice: Be proactive and ask lots of questions. Try to navigate the Temple web site and find hidden areas of information.
My favorite thing to do when visiting my student: Going to museums and hanging out near Fairmont Ave.
Reach out to me if you have questions about: Safety, Off-campus housing, Things to do in Philadelphia
Cristina Vea | Jim Thorpe, PA | cristinamvea@gmail.com
Student School/College and major: College of Liberal Arts, Environmental Studies, Certificate in Geographic Information Systems
Student housing experiences: Morgan Hall, The View, Vantage
Student involvement: Ultimate Frisbee, Ski Club
My favorite thing to do when visiting my student: Trying different restaurants and walking around different neighborhoods.
A moment of pride: The ability to figure out the city and Temple on her own! And how to take public transportation in Philadelphia.
Reach out to me if you have questions about: Off-campus housing, Transportation, Things to do in Philadelphia
Did you miss our other Member Spotlight posts? Check them out: Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, Round 4.
Interested in joining the Temple Family Council? Fill out our Interest Form and we’ll reach out to you when applications open in Fall 2021!
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