Ruthie Counter
Title: Staff Writer
Department:
Marketing and Public Relations
Education
BA, Magna Cum Laude, Journalism, Butler University
BA, French, Butler University
Gary, Indiana native Ruthie Counter never met the late pop icon Michael Jackson, but she has
enjoyed his music since she was three! She's also a big fan of Parkland
College, where she has worked as a marketing writer since 2003. "Bragging
about this college to the world is a no-brainer; there are just too many
good things to say about its students, staff, faculty, services, and
academic programs!"
If she weren't writing for a living, Ruthie would probably be a professional
singer...or perhaps she's just dreaming? Oh well, at least it's a fun pastime,
along with reading for inspiration (the Bible is a favorite),
songwriting, walking, swimming, and sewing. And she LOVES to laugh,
especially with her husband and two teenage children. You might find her
hanging out with friends at some downtown Champaign restaurant or shop.
Her advice: "Someone may throw negativity your way, but it doesn't mean
you have to catch it!" :-)