Meet Your New Student Advisors
Students with last names A-B
Jacob Retting
“Advising allows us the opportunity to help our students begin their academic journey. My goal as an advisor is to work alongside students to develop and set a path for the future while dispelling their fears and affirming their abilities. Your journey is your own, but we’re here to help you get started.”
Email: jretting@virginiawestern.edu
Schedule an In-Person, Online or Phone Appointment
(MyVWCC username & password required – click here for username/password help.)
In-person services are also available on a drop-in, first-come, first-served basis.
Students with last names C-E
Terry Drumheller
“What I find most gratifying about advising is that I not only get to support students in their transition to college, I get to empower them to realize their potential while helping them navigate their educational journey.”
Email: tdrumheller@virginiawestern.edu
Schedule an Online or In-Person Appointment
(MyVWCC username & password required – click here for username/password help.)
In-person services are also available on a drop-in, first-come, first-served basis.
Students with last names F-H
Brittany Helton
“I enjoy being a part of the academic and personal growth of our students.”
Email: bhelton@virginiawestern.edu
Schedule an Online or In-Person Appointment
(MyVWCC username & password required – click here for username/password help.)
In-person services are also available on a drop-in, first-come, first-served basis.
Students with last names I-L
Debbie LaRocca
“The most fulfilling aspect of advising is collaborating with students to develop an individualized plan to achieve their goals.”
Email: dlarocca@virginiawestern.edu
Schedule an Online or In-Person Appointment
(MyVWCC username & password required – click here for username/password help.)
In-person services are also available on a drop-in, first-come, first-served basis.
Students with last names M-P
Katelyn Quinley
“My goal in advising is to help make starting or returning to college feel less daunting and more doable. I enjoy working with students to help create actionable steps to get them started on an educational pathway to their professional goals.”
Email: kquinley@virginiawestern.edu
Schedule an Online or In-Person Appointment
(MyVWCC username & password required – click here for username/password help.)
In-person services are also available on a drop-in, first-come, first-served basis.
Students with last names Q-S
Traci Oakes
“As a new student advisor, I want to support, encourage, and guide students as they work to achieve their educational, personal and career goals.”
Email: toakes@virginiawestern.edu
Schedule an Online or In-Person Appointment
(MyVWCC username & password required – click here for username/password help.)
In-person services are also available on a drop-in, first-come, first-served basis.
Students with last names T-Z
Heather Hunter
“The best part of my role as an advisor is being given the opportunity to work with students from all walks of life. I love meeting everyone right where they are by serving as an advocate and coach for their success. Everyone has a story and I’m happy to guide each student on the right path by helping them define their educational and career goals”
Email: hhunter@virginiawestern.edu
Schedule an Online or In-Person Appointment
(MyVWCC username & password required – click here for username/password help.)
In-person services are also available on a drop-in, first-come, first-served basis.