CSO Larita Kent joined USN in 2024, while CSO Stephanie McCracken joined USN in 2021. CSOs provide safety and security-related functions, including perimeter and parking lot security, traffic direction, access control, and special event staffing.
Q: Tell us about your training. Kent: Before receiving my certification as a CSO, I spent eight years working in a women’s correctional facility. McCracken: I am a former correctional officer. I've also worked in security at Walt Disney World and have served as a CSO for the past eight years.
Q: What do you love about your job? Kent: I love interacting with the students and parents. I am proud to be part of a team that is dedicated to the safety of USN’s community. McCracken: I love that I can make a difference, no matter how big or small the situation is. I decided to go into this profession to help others.
Q: What is your favorite thing about USN? Kent: The best part of my day is greeting everyone who comes through the door with a smile. You never know what someone is going through. McCracken: My favorite thing about USN is the people. Building rapport with students, parents, and staff has made my experience here that much more meaningful.
Q: What is something people may not know about you? Kent: I love to crack jokes and sing carpool karaoke. My go-to song is "Proud Mary" by Tina Turner. I also enjoy painting, working in my garden, and spending time with my 11-year-old granddaughter. McCracken: I love anime and going to comic cons with my wife and 15-month-old. I also have a soft spot for '80s music.
As part of a longstanding tradition, retired teachers and professionals from USN over the years came together to celebrate, connect, and reminisce during their annual luncheon in Durnan Auditorium.
It is common to have five or more University School of Nashville student-athletes sign college athletic commitment letters each year, and this year, USN saw eight more student-athletes commit to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level. USN has several alumni participating in their chosen sport at the collegiate level from the Classes of 2021 through 2025. Continue reading to learn more about where Tigers are competing beyond Edgehill.
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