Larence Kirby

Q: What is your favorite thing about working at Delaware Tech?

"Being able to engage with students and helping them form, then reach their goals. Their goals may involve more than education, as many students need assistance with life balance to make them successful."

Q: Why did you decide to enlist in the military branch you served in?

"I was at an immature stage in my life and sought maturity, discipline, and direction. At first, I regretted my decision, then I realized the significance and reward of serving our country."

Q: Why was it important for you to work at Delaware Tech?

"As a licensed counselor, I wanted to help others, in an education setting, achieve their academic, professional, and personal goals."

Q: Describe your first day at Delaware Tech. What was that experience like?

"My first day was 'eye opening' as I felt a rush guiding students toward their educational success. I did not realize how many students sought out faculty guidance and were receptive to feedback."

Q: What changes have you seen in yourself since you started working here?

"I am better able to focus on the task at hand, because I have work responsibilities which better align with my counseling background."

Q: What do you like the most about working with student veterans?

"Being able to understand and relate to their military and post-military experiences because I went through it, too."

Q: What are some of your favorite moments working with student veterans at Delaware Tech?

"My favorite moments are reminiscing about similar military experiences (overseas assignments, deployments, making rank) while ensuring they complete their education."

Q: Do you have a favorite memory from your time at Delaware Tech thus far?

"Helping distribute food through an outdoor food bank event. I enjoyed meeting people and ensuring those in need had one less thing to worry about."

Q: What hobbies or interests do you have outside of the College?

"As a licensed professional counselor, with a private counseling practice, my interests are assisting those with mental health concerns. Because of my background, many of my clients are Veterans or Black males who traditionally have difficulty expressing personal distresses, so I take pride in assisting them and all populations."

Q: What are your future goals?

"Continue spending time with my family, continue helping others through my counseling practice, and establish a nonprofit for Black males providing them with the tools for entering, remaining in, and graduating college."