Staff Spotlight: Cross Country and Track & Field Coach Dan Roark
It's a Friday edition of our "Staff Spotlight Series" where, today, we feature Leopard Head Cross Country and Track & Field Coach Dan Roark
Where did you go to college?
- Saint Joseph's University (PA) & Quinnipiac University
What was a memorable college experience for you?
- Winning the Northeast Conference Indoor 3000m race and being named the 2009 NEC Outstanding Rookie Performer
Where did you work before Wentworth?
- New Balance
What do you enjoy most about working at Wentworth?
- I enjoy being able to see the students in multiple settings. Being able to see them as athletes, students, and workers in their fields.
Where is your favorite place in Boston?
- Castle Island
What is your favorite movie?
- Good Will Hunting
What is your favorite snack?
- Dried Mangos
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?
- Right now I'll say Alaska, as I am trying to reach all 50 states before I turn 50
If you were a crayon, what color would you be?
- Mac & Cheese
What is your favorite show to binge?
- The Wire
If you could choose to have any superpower, what would it be?
- Pyrokinesis
What was your first concert?
- Guster
Favorite Book?
- Duel in the Sun: Alberto Salazar, Dick Beardsley, and America's Greatest Marathon by John Brant
Favorite Quote?
- "If everyone is thinking alike, then somebody isn't thinking." -- George S. Patton
PREVIOUS STAFF SPOTLIGHTS
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Friday, May 15 | Ashley Kilstein, Associate Director of Athletics |
Monday, May 18 | Arlen Galloway, Head Men's Basketball Coach |
Friday, May 22 | Alyson Fisher, Athletic Trainer |
Friday, May 29 | Steve Studley, Head Baseball Coach |
Monday, June 1 | Hannah Pelletier, Head Women's Lacrosse Coach |
Friday, June 5 | Jay Pecora, Head Ice Hockey Coach |
Monday, June 8 | Annamaria Wenner, Dean of Students/Vice President for Student Affairs |
Friday, June 12 | JC Cangelosi, Head Men's & Women's Tennis Coach |
Monday, June 15 | Cheryl Aaron, Director of Athletics |
Monday, June 22 | Mike Drolette, Head Rowing Coach |
Friday, June 26 | Erica Castro, Head Softball Coach |
Monday, June 29 | Derek Young, Strength & Conditioning Coordinator |
Friday, July 3 | Jackie Germain, Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine and Performance |
Momday, July 6 | Connor Erickson, Head Men's Soccer Coach |
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