Shanta Kyles, a student service coordinator in the University of Missouri-St. Louis School of Social Work, has been honored with an October UMSL Hero Award, which recognizes “the exemplary efforts of staff and faculty members.”
Kyles first worked for the university through SLATE, a youth summer employment program. She began working full-time in an administrative position in the Dean’s Office of the College of Arts and Sciences, where she stayed for about 10 years.
“I really love working with the students. Being supportive, wherever I can, brings me joy,” Kyles said.