Clayton State is fortunate to have many people who make the University unique. We would like to introduce you to some of the many special individuals who strive everyday to make Clayton State the best it can be.

Meet Rashad Sanders

Rashad has been part of the staff at Clayton State University for three years. His job involves coordinating the University’s intramural, outdoor recreation and group exercise activities.

“The most fulfilling part of what I do is when I get a student to participate in an activity they’ve never done and they enjoy it,” he says, noting that flag football, basketball, softball, white water rafting, snow skiing and step aerobics are among the most popular programs Clayton State offers.

Rashad enjoys Clayton State’s family atmosphere and the student body, with whom he regularly communicates to determine which activities the students most want.

When he’s not coordinating activities, Rashad can be found lifting weights and actually competed in a natural bodybuilding competition a few years ago. He also enjoys traveling, reading, bowling, watching movies and operating his personal training business, Temple Keeper Fitness.

Meet Katrina Barnes

Katrina Barnes has been on the nursing faculty at Clayton State University for a total of 20 years and in that time has taught courses in pediatrics, obstetrics, fundamentals, community/management and med-surg, as well as electives in the BSN nursing program.

“The people are the reason I love Clayton State,” says Katrina, who taught at the University for five years in the late-1970s/early-1980s before returning in the 1990s. “I have met so many good friends over the years. They have all been very supportive when I have needed them the most. I love the campus and particularly love walking around the lake.”

In addition to teaching, Katrina is now the coordinator for Clayton State’s state-of-the-art Nursing and Simulation Lab. She enjoys reading good mystery books, gardening and socializing with friends and family.