GOAL Admissions Team
Stuart Spires
Stuart Spires

Assistant Vice President of GOAL Enrollment


Mandy Smith
Mandy Smith

Assistant Director of GOAL Admissions

A.A.S., Isothermal Community College
G.S., Gardner-Webb University

“Having graduated from the GOAL program, I know what a wonderful opportunity it is for the adult student. It truly is a program one can attend whole juggling a full time job, a family, and community involvement.”

Favorite TV Show: American Idol
Would travel to: Paris, France


Audrey Sloan
Audrey Sloan

Office Manager

B.S. Warren Wilson College

"The GOAL program is a wonderful program to help students 'finish what they've started.' It has changed many lives in a positive way."

Hobbies: Gardening & estate sales
Would travel to: Italy


Margaret Harkness
Margaret Harkness

Data Specialist














Sara Allen
Sara Allen

GOAL Admissions Counselor














Jonathan Bland
Jonathan Bland

GOAL Admissions Counselor

B.S., B.A., Appalachian State University

Jonathan is responsible for assisting potential students who are interested in the GOAL program. He endeavors to encourage and inspire students to reach their educational goals through Gardner-Webb’s faith, service, and leadership oriented learning environment.

Favorite Book: The Last Juror by John Grisham
Hobbies: playing golf and hanging out with friends and family



Sandy Blanton
Sandy Blanton

GOAL Admissions Counselor

A.A., Central Piedmont Community College
B.S., Gardner-Webb University

“As a recent graduate of the GOAL Program, I can honestly state that this program has been a rewarding and challenging venture. I feel that the GOAL program is extremely beneficial to working adults who also have other obligations to fulfill.”

Hobbies: Reading & jogging
Would travel to: the Mediterranean