Emmie Cass

Assistant Director

Biography

Advises undergraduate students pursuing Kinesiology, Sport Management, Therapeutic Recreation, Nutrition, Retail and Consumer Sciences, and Hospitality and Tourism Management. 

Hometown

• Marietta, Georgia

Personal Interests

• I love spending time with my husband, daughter, and rescue Boxer as much as possible. As a former NCAA athlete, I enjoy watching and attending sporting events, especially college football and softball. Georgia is my home, but I'm excited to explore our new home in Knoxville! In my free time, you can usually find me watching reality TV or on a walk with our dog and daughter. 

Education

• Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Minor in Spanish, LaGrange College

  Master of Arts, American Studies, Kennesaw State University 

  Ed.D., Higher Education Administration, University of West Georgia

   Dissertation Titled: Rose Colored Glasses: Inequalities in Collegiate Athletics from the Female Student-Athlete Perspective: A Qualitative Study

Favorite Quote

• "Dream Big, Take Risks!"