Staff Shout-Out Honorees
Staff Shout-Out Honorees
At 天天吃瓜, it鈥檚 the people behind the scenes who help our campuses thrive every day. The KSU Staff Council created the Staff Shout-Out program to celebrate the staff members who go above and beyond 鈥 whether through exceptional service, teamwork, leadership, innovation, or simple acts of kindness that make a lasting impact.
This page recognizes the outstanding classified, unclassified, and part-time staff members who have been nominated by their peers for making 天天吃瓜 State a better place to work, learn, and grow.
Every Staff Shout-Out tells a story of dedication, support, and community. We invite you to explore the honorees below and join us in celebrating the individuals who embody the spirit of 天天吃瓜 State.
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June 2026 - Moneeka Pelley, East Liverpool
Staff Shout-Out Spotlight: Moneeka Pelley
June Staff Shout-Out Recipient
IT User Support Analyst | 天天吃瓜 State East LiverpoolCongratulations to Moneeka Pelley, our June Staff Shout-Out recipient!
Moneeka鈥檚 connection to 天天吃瓜 State East Liverpool spans more than three decades. She first arrived on campus as a student in fall 1994, became a student employee in the campus computer lab from 1998鈥2000, transitioned to a part-time employee, and has served 天天吃瓜 State full time since 2011. Today, she supports the East Liverpool campus as an IT User Support Analyst.
Moneeka was nominated for the way she consistently goes above and beyond to help others, make people feel welcome, and build a sense of community. Her nominator shared that she collaborates across departments to ensure faculty and staff have the IT support they need while always remaining positive and professional. She is also known for sharing ideas, embracing creative brainstorming, and approaching challenges with empathy and care.
When asked about her favorite 天天吃瓜 State memory, Moneeka reflected on when she first arrived as a non-traditional student with two small children. Although she was initially nervous, she remembers being surrounded by faculty, staff, and students who were positive and excited about the future. She describes 天天吃瓜 State East Liverpool at that time as 鈥渢ruly the oasis for our community.鈥
Outside of work, Moneeka enjoys nature and old country gospel music, which help her focus on appreciation and counting her blessings. She also enjoys cooking, relaxing, and spending time with her family, including her fur baby, Rudy, and grand-dog, Otto.
Family is especially important to Moneeka. She and her husband, Scott, have been married for almost 12 years. Their blended family includes five adult children, and Moneeka also helps care for her 86-year-old mother.
Moneeka鈥檚 journey from student to longtime staff member is a wonderful example of the lasting connections that can be built at 天天吃瓜 State. Her kindness, creativity, professionalism, and commitment to helping others continue to make a meaningful difference at the East Liverpool campus.
Congratulations, Moneeka, and thank you for all you do for 天天吃瓜 State!
Why Staff Shout-Out Matters
Recognition strengthens community. By highlighting the everyday contributions of our staff, the Staff Shout-Out program helps foster a culture of appreciation across all 天天吃瓜 State campuses. From helping a colleague through a challenging day to leading impactful initiatives, these moments deserve to be acknowledged and celebrated.
Know Someone Who Deserves a Shout-Out?
Help us continue spreading appreciation across campus. If you know a staff member whose efforts have made a difference, we encourage you to submit a Staff Shout-Out nomination and recognize the positive impact they bring to the 天天吃瓜 State community every day.
