TESTIMONIALS
"Devin is one of the most professional, hard-working, organized, and mature students I have worked with in my 7 years at Auburn University. Her passion for the field of child life is apparent in her written work, her personal communication, and especially in the way she spends her time. The level of professionalism that Devin will bring to our field is unparalleled by her peers, and I believe that she will advance our field significantly during her career, specifically by changing the way other professionals perceive child life specialists."
— Amanda Butler, CCLS, Director of Child Life Programs at Auburn University
"Devin has proven to be a thorough and thoughtful scholar and a fine musician, but I am most impressed with her sincere dedication to service and her passion for working with children. Devin Van Cleave represents a rare example of an exceptionally mature and focused undergraduate student. A dedicated young scholar who is thoroughly immersed in the teaching, outreach, and research missions of our University."
— Dr. Nancy Barry, Professor and Program Coordinator of Music Education at Auburn University
"I found Devin to be honest, reliable, kind, and self-motivated. She went above and beyond her job requirements to build rapport with my children."
— Diane Zills, BSW, MHP, Tutoring Parent
"In the classroom and in research projects, Devin has shown herself to be an intelligent, organized, and hardworking student. I have had the privilege to work with her on a community-focused publication on Vaping outside of class. Devin was an asset as she compiled the latest research on vaping for the publication. She did an excellent job condensing the literature into manageable pieces for our work. Her work on this effort was invaluable."
— Dr. Adrienne Duke, Associate Professor/Extension Specialist
"Devin came into our lives through the Children's Ministry at our church, at a time when our Children's ministry program was undergoing significant and sudden personnel changes. Not only did Devin step up to the plate to quickly fill the void left behind, even though it meant balancing even more work hours with a full course load, she did it seamlessly, with no disruption to the children and their experience at the church. We did not know how much we needed Devin at our church until we had her and now it is hard to imagine it without her. She is a blessing in the lives of not only the children, but the parents who trust her implicitly with their children's physical safety and spiritual development. Devin has a genuine calming presence and a dynamic personality. And although we will miss her dearly, I cannot imagine a role better suited for her than Child Life Specialist."
— Shanna Brodbeck, M.S., AU SKILL Program Director and Academic Coach, Parent of two
"Devin was a responsible practicum student who was so enthusiastic about the field of Child Life! She was always ready to jump into experiences that would challenge her and allow her to learn. Her academic background is one that will allow her success in all of her goals. Devin proved herself to be extremely energetic and was able to quickly establish rapport with our patient and their families. She will be an asset to any program she is a part of."
— Brenda White, CCLS, USA Children's & Women's Hospital
"Devin came to work with the Children’s and Youth Ministry at Trinity Lutheran Church in the Fall of 2018 and worked under my direct supervision for nearly 6 months. She was a self-starter from the onset and required little supervision. Devin was informed about current ministry trends as well as church traditions and she did an excellent job of blending the two dynamics into a program that was well liked by the children in her care. Her accountability and hard work help her to stand apart and I have a tremendous respect for her. I am confident that Devin will shine in whatever professional path she pursues!"
— Tim Whitten, Former Boss, Disaster Recovery Director at South Carolina United Methodist Conference
"In my experiences with Devin, I have been struck by her ability to think comprehensively about content, and her capacity to effectively translate this in her thoughts and knowledge in discussions, presentations, and written documents. I am certain that these abilities will serve her and those around her well as she moves into her career."
— Dr. Jane Kuehne, Associate Professor of Music Education
Curriculum & Teaching, Auburn College of Education