Allison Dorr Daniel ’76HS Peace Corps Community Health Volunteer, Aus, Namibia Saint Mary’s taught me that helping others brought meaning to my life. After raising my children and realizing it was time to stretch my wings, I embarked upon my current endeavor as a Peace Corps volunteer in Namibia. My career as a school counselor was very successful, but I wanted to stretch my wings, live in a new culture, and help people who have very few resources. So far, I’ve learned a new language, started a reading group with third-fifth graders, given out food and clothing to children and elderly people, distributed condoms, and given TB and HIV education all over this little community. Most importantly, I’ve made friends, I’ve integrated, and I’ve already made a difference in the lives of many people. This is success to me! If you are interested in following my journey, follow my blog at www.allisonsadventures.org. Thank you, Saint Mary’s, for starting me on this road! Allison Dorr Daniel ’76HS is a community health volunteer with the Peace Corps in Aus, Namibia. She was previously a school counselor at Halifax Academy and director of college counseling at Rocky Mount Academy. She is the mother of three adult children, Alan, Andrew, and Saint Mary’s alumna Abby Daniel ’11. Allison earned a master’s degree in social work from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and earned her certification as a college admission counselor from the University of California–San Diego.
Kim NorFleet Collie ’88C Homemaker, Mother, Wife, Community Volunteer I have had many great joys and a few great sorrows in my life. Together, they co-exist and give me perspective and a thankful heart, as I hope to help others. As a homemaker, community volunteer, and friend, I believe my calling and purpose is to be an encourager. I like to think my work is to love, listen, and share a kind word. Most often, it is kind encouragement that pushes us to finish what we started, to strongly lead others, to believe in ourselves, to love one another unconditionally, and to always try and do the right thing. As a student at Saint Mary's, I was blessed with leadership opportunities, caring teachers and mentors, lifelong dear friends, and meaningful chapel services, all of which nurtured and challenged me to grow and stretch myself so that I may in turn care for others. I look back on those years with a smile, as I know Saint Mary's had a profound influence on how I am able to come along side others in all that I do today as I serve my family, church, and community. Saint Mary's School still remains an inspiration in my life. I am grateful that both my daughters are there receiving the same wonderful gift of encouragement that is shaping their character and equipping them to find their own purpose, path, and success in life. Kim Norfleet Collie ’88C is a homemaker in Raleigh, wife, mother of three, and community volunteer. She was Saint Mary’s Auction Gala co-chair in 2015, is president-elect of the Saint Mary’s Parents Association, is a Stephen Minister at her church, and has served in many other volunteer roles in the community. 13