Antelope Intros is a recurring GCU Today feature that introduces some of our new employees to the people around them in a way that is fun and informative. Employees are eligible to be featured in the month following their orientation.
CHERYL LIRA-LAYNE
Job title: Online faculty
Job location: Tempe
What attracted you to GCU? The Christian foundation and the warm atmosphere – I've always felt welcome.
What do you do for fun and where do you find that outlet? I love to hike, bike ride and hang out at the beach. I often ride the greenbelt, hike Pinnacle Peak or go to San Diego to put my toes in the sand.
What are you passionate about? Learning!
What are your favorite places in the Valley that you like to visit? I love to go to farmers' markets around town and walk around Old Town Scottsdale.
Tell us something about yourself that most people don't know: I taught on Catalina Island for 10 years as a fifth-grade teacher.
What are you most proud of? My two kids, Julia and Alex.
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JEFF GLOSSER
Job title: Director of academic alliances
Job location: Building 18
What attracted you to GCU? I've been in Catholic education for 25 years and saw the positive growth of a campus with Christian values. All of the people that I met at GCU were positive, kind and caring toward others.
What do you do for fun and where do you find that outlet? I coach baseball.
What are you passionate about? I enjoy my family, the San Francisco Giants and the San Francisco 49ers.
What are your favorite places in the Valley that you like to visit? Going to Sedona is always a good getaway spot for the family.
Tell us something about yourself that most people don't know: I was Michael J. Fox's double in the movie "Teen Wolf." I was the basketball wolf.
What are you most proud of? My three kids: Aly, 20, Christian, 17, and Cameron, 13.
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REBECCA DELATORRE
Job title: Enrollment counselor
Job location: Peoria
What attracted you to GCU? Personal history – my brother and his wife both graduated from GCU.
What do you do for fun and where do you find that outlet? I like game nights with family and friends, playing with my dogs and cat, and taking my daughter to the mall or the movies.
What are you passionate about? I'm passionate about my daughter. I try to be the best version of myself to be a good role model for her.
What are your favorite places in the Valley that you like to visit? I like to go hiking at North Mountain with my dog, and I'm always counting the days until the State Fair comes to town (Oct. 11).
Tell us something about yourself that most people don't know: I was part of a '70s band for a few years. We performed for the city of Surprise Christmas block party. It was super fun.
What are you most proud of? I had my daughter during my second year of college, at age 19, and still finished with an associate degree on time and with honors, then went into my bachelor's program to graduate with honors by the time she was 3. I'm still a single parent, but I have worked hard for the life I wanted my daughter to have. She is my biggest accomplishment.
