Our Team

Senior Director of Academic Services 
B.S. Exercise and Sports Science: East Carolina University
M.A. Counseling: University of Alabama at Birmingham

Lyerly first joined the Wilson College of Textiles in 2016. Since then, her outstanding work has been recognized at the university level and the national level.

“The most rewarding part of my job is helping students move from being consumed with an issue to feeling that they can get through it,” she says. “When I see them relax, breathe and say ‘Yes, I’ve got this!’ then I know we’ve provided them the support they need to be a success.”

Associate Director of Student Recruitment and Engagement
B.S. Psychology: William Peace University 
M.Ed. Higher Education – Educational Leadership: Liberty University

Petteway first discovered her interest in higher education during an undergraduate research project, which focused on college choice and retention for prospective students. As a first-generation college graduate herself, she has a particular passion for mentoring first-generation college students. 

“The students we work with are definitely special and one of a kind, and as you can tell from our alumni, they all go on to make a big difference in the industry,” she says.

Coordinator of Recruitment and Educational Outreach
B.S. Fashion and Textile Management: NC State University

Recruiting prospective students to the Wilson College of Textiles is a full-circle moment for Price, who is a Wilson College alumna. 

“It is one of my proudest accomplishments to be able to play a role in giving students the same experiences that I had,” she says. 

That dedication to the mission behind her work recently earned Price NC State’s Award for Excellence, the university’s highest staff recognition.

Coordinator of Recruitment and Educational Outreach
B.A. Political Science: NC State University

Wier is another NC State alumnus who is driven by the prospect of connecting students to the university he loves. He started his career in the university’s Undergraduate Admissions Office before moving to the Wilson College.

“My favorite part of working at the Wilson College of Textiles is the people,” he says. “I have truly enjoyed getting to know everyone who is a member of this community and I am grateful to have a supportive team around me.”