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Faculty Spotlight: Rieann Spence-Gale

RIEANN SPENCE-GALE

ASSISTANT DEAN OF ACCOUNTING AND

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION/MANAGEMENT

ALEXANDRIA CAMPUS

Rieann Spence-GaleI started teaching at the Alexandria Campus of NOVA in March 1984.  I was (young!) in my late 20’s, single, and ready for a new career.  I had been working in the business field since I graduated from college in the areas of banking, retail management, and training.  I brought all that experience to my classes, along with my years of teaching aerobic classes, which meant I was already comfortable being in front of a group.

I added two Master’s degrees to my resume while teaching here. Both added to my knowledge base and allowed me, over the years, to be promoted to the rank of full Professor.  I took on the role of an Assistant Dean starting in 2000, and I am now responsible for managing seven programs, including the large programs of Accounting and Business Administration/Management.

I also met my husband here, and we now have two grown daughters.  We travel a great deal—really, every chance we get—and I see that as an opportunity to learn more and to recharge the batteries.

As a teen, I swore I would never be a teacher!  Both my parents were teachers (elementary school level mostly) and I just knew I did not want to do that!  However, once I started running training programs (being the trainer), and then teaching aerobics classes, I realized I actually liked teaching.  Now I don’t teach little kids, so that is different, but I this is now my 30th year of teaching at NOVA.