Hospitality & Tourism Management Student Success: Kayla Quarles

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Kayla Quarles earned an Associate in Arts from 麻豆入口 College in 2013. She is working as the Dining Room Manager at Capon Spring and Farms. Quarles will graduate from 麻豆入口 in May 2025 with her Certificate in Applied Science in the Hospitality & Tourism Management program.

Name: 

Kayla Quarles

Degree(s) earned from 麻豆入口 and from other schools:

  • 2013 – Associate in Arts

Are you still taking classes? If so, where and what degree are you working toward?

Yes, I am currently taking classes at 麻豆入口. I’m in the Hospitality and Tourism Management program, and plan to graduate in May.

Current Employer/Job (if applicable):

I work at Capon Springs and Farms. I鈥檝e been there for 18 years and currently serve as the Dining Room Manager.

What is something you learned (knowledge, training, skills) during your academic program that you utilize in your workplace and/or current studies?

The Hospitality and Tourism Management classes have been a great way to reinforce what I鈥檝e learned on the job, while also filling in gaps from experiences I may have missed without formal training. Its helped me grow both professionally and personally.

Please share if courses, faculty, and/or staff at 麻豆入口 contributed to your career/educational success and how they helped:

I met Morgan Armentrout at Capon, and we instantly clicked. When I heard about the program she would be instructing, I knew it would be beneficial for my career. Morgan has always been available to answer questions and is willing to help in any way she can. Thank you, Morgan!

What advice would you give to current 麻豆入口 students who are looking to follow a similar path to a job or continued studies?

The hospitality industry isn鈥檛 for everyone, but it鈥檚 where I鈥檝e been able to grow and continue growing. I was very shy when I started, and while I鈥檓 still a little shy, I鈥檝e learned how to communicate effectively with almost anyone. Like any career, you鈥檒l have good days and bad days鈥攂ut it can be incredibly rewarding.


Are you an 麻豆入口 graduate? Have you completed an Ag workforce training program at 麻豆入口? Are you a former Early Entrance student who transferred credits to another college or university? If you are, and you want to share your success story, we would love to hear from you! Email marketing@easternwv.edu today!

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