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Resident Director
Susie Shumaker
Phone: 570.585.9482
Email: susie.shumaker@bbc.edu
Family: Husband – Dr. Stephen Shumaker
Children – Stephen Jr., Autumn, and Micah
Number of years as a director: 2008-2009 will be Susie’s sixth year as a Resident Director.

About Susie:
Susie Shumaker is the mother of three beautiful children, and the wife of Dr. Stephen Shumaker, BBC professor of 10 years. Susie grew up in the Montrose, PA, area and met Steve during her freshman year at BBC. Susie graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, married, and has taught for eight years. After five years of teaching both in California and Texas, the Shumaker's enjoyed four years in Thomson Hall as Resident Directors. Needing a break to focus on raising three small children, the Shumaker's moved to the Montrose area for four years. Susie had the privilege of teaching each of her children at a small Christian school during these years. The Lord has brought the Shumaker family back to Thomson to minister once again. Susie enjoys walks with the family or dorm girls, scrapbooking, and sharing God's goodness and grace with others.

Resident Assistants
Jacquelyn Campbell – Senior
Jessica DeLong – Junior
Mary Ganong – Senior
Rebekah Klase – Junior

Dorm President
Kellyn Lovell - Junior

History of Thomson
Miss Mabel Thomson was one of Baptist Bible’s original teachers. Recognized and respected as an excellent Bible teacher, Miss Thomson was known for her etiquette, strict discipline, and genuine interest in the lives of students. She earned a reputation among her students as “stern” but “loveable.” She also served as Dean of Women and Business Manager. Miss Mabel Thomson died in 1952 after many years of service. That same year, as a tribute to Miss Thomson’s devotion both to her Lord and to BBS, the school’s newest building was named Thomson Hall.

Fast Facts

  • Thomson Hall is a dynamic environment, functioning on high-energy and enthusiasm, and supported by a strong sense of community.
  • In the past, the ladies of Thomson have served the campus through their Beautiful Lengths hair-drive, an opportunity for students to donate wigs for women who have lost their hair due to cancer treatments.
  • Dorm traditions include their annual progressive dinner, a chance for residents to enjoy interaction with professors and various faculty members, and their Christmas Breakfast, planned and prepared by the dorm officers.
  • In the upcoming school year, Thomson Hall hopes to be continually engaged in giving, serving, and loving. The leadership would like to see Thomson become an active hand of mercy, effectively impacting others for Christ.