I Am West Georgia

Name: Tommy Cox

Job title: Associate Professor of Theatre Arts.

What I really do: I mentor our theatre majors in the areas of scenic, lighting and sound design.  The classes I teach range from American Musical Theatre to an advanced course in theatre design.

Years at UWG: Ten.

Before UWG, I: Was Director of Theatre at Gordon College in Barnesville, Ga.

I came to UWG because: Carrollton is a great place to raise a family.

One thing I would change about UWG:  All it takes is money…

I was born in: Owensboro, Kentucky.

Family members are: I am married to Ann Catherine Cox who is the gifted teacher at Carrollton Elementary School. We have two sons. Robert is nine and Thomas is 13.

People describe me as: Laid back and funny, though I don’t see it.

Most colleagues don’t know that: I have a small farm where we raise chickens, ducks and alpaca.

Favorite things to do: Drive in the mountains of Georgia and enjoy a big country-style meal.

Favorite quote: Whenever I was about to start a new chapter in my life, my grandmother would always say, “Remember who you are.” These, I believe, are good words to live by.

Proudest accomplishment so far:  Being ordained a Deacon in our church.

Pet peeve:  Oh, where to begin…

Best advice ever received:  In order to be successful, you must surround yourself with successful people.

Best advice for new faculty and staff:  Ask questions; be present.

What I most want to contribute to students:  A love of what they do.

The book everyone should read:  John Adams by David McCullough.

The movie everyone should watch:  Either October Sky or Somewhere in Time. (Heck, watch them both on a furlough day!)

The person dead or alive I’d most like to meet: Any of our founding fathers.

The place I’d love to travel to:  Australia.