Rhonda started as the new Online Academic Advisor in August 2024. Prior to joining the Sterling College team, she spent twenty-five years in K-12 education as a classroom teacher, special education teacher, and school administrator. The administrative role she most enjoyed was serving as the guidance counselor and college/career advisor, which set the foundation for moving into an advising role at the college level.

Sheila Bird, MBA, MAOA, BA, CNP, CFRE Director of Gift Planning, Sterling College

Sheila Bird rejoined the Advancement team at Sterling College in July 2023 as the Director of Gift Planning, bringing with her over 25 years of leadership in development and philanthropy. Her return to Sterling marks a continuation of her deep commitment to faith-based education, having previously served the College in several key roles: Director of Planned Giving (2013–2016), Associate Vice President for Advancement, (2016–2019,), and Vice President for Advancement (2019).