Graduate co-authors paper

Laura Oliver (’00) co-authored a paper in the Summer 2010 issue of the Journal of Leadership Education entitled “Serving the Once and Future King: Using the TV Series ‘Merlin’ to Teach Servant-Leadership and Leadership Ethics in Schools.“ Oliver developed a passion for servant leadership while earning her undergraduate degree in business from Southern Wesleyan University. She also has a master’s degree in organizational leadership from Gonzaga University in Spokane, Wash., which she completed in December 2009. Her background includes being a corporate trainer specializing in leadership, human resources and computer skills. Oliver currently divides her work time between managing administrative staff for a nationwide construction company and teaching voice to the next generation. Oliver also publishes a blog about frugal living, www.afrugalchick.com, which involves regular work with local television and radio stations.