Brittany O'Hara

Year: Senior
Position: Middle Blocker
Hometown: Perkasie, Pennsylvania
High School: Pennridge
Major: English and Early Childhood Education

Why did you choose Moravian College?
I chose to come to Moravian College because of the area and the great teaching program.  

What is you major and why?
My major is English and early childhood education because I have always wanted to be a teacher and spread my love for reading with younger children.

What has been your favorite course at Moravian and why?
My favorite course at Moravian has been an education class called Arts in the Classroom which helped broaden my understanding of creativity for lesson plans in the future. 

What are your plans for the future once you finish your degree at Moravian?
I would like to be a part of Teach Across America and hopefully work at a school in Philadelphia.  

What is your most memorable moment as a Greyhound?
After my first game, when my grandfather - an alum - congratulated me for being a fellow greyhound.  

How has being an athlete helped you as a student?
Being an athlete has pushed me to manage my time better for studying and preparing before a big tournament.  

What advice do you have for a prospective Moravian College student-athlete?
Work your hardest and appreciate every time you have with your team.  

Favorite:
Color? Purple
Food? Chocolate
Restaurant? The Perk
Movie? Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
TV Show? Dawson’s Creek
Musical Artist? Title Fight
Song? The First Day of My Life
Athlete? Misty May
Pro Team? Philadelphia Phillies