Meet LEI Faculty and Staff

General: My name is Herm Allen and I'm one of the Smart Start facilitators for the LEI. I'm originally from Cleveland, Ohio; a first-generation college student; and a big Ohio State Buckeye, Cleveland sports team & Clemson Tiger fan.

Music: I like all music, especially jazz & gospel

Movies: Something The Lord Made & Lackawanna Blues

Television: Anything on TV Land

Books: Success is a Journey by John C. Maxwell & the Bible

Heroes: My dad

Education: BA in Psychology; MA in College Student Personnel Services

Occupation: Tutor Coordinator (Student Support Services); private Academic & Career Coach

Favorite quote/saying: Be content but don't settle

Message to LEI students: I believe you can accomplish whatever you put your mind to do. In the words of Henry Ford, "if you think you can or you think you can't, in either case you are right." Along with this, be willing to put in the necessary work to accomplish whatever goal(s) you have set for yourself. Your time at Tri-County Technical College is short compared to your future, so make sure you absorb as much as you can as it relates to helping you reach your goals.