Meet Our Team
Online Design Coordinator
David Robarts, PhD
Online Design Coordinator, Assistant Professor of Christian Studies & History
573-629-3050
david.robarts@hlg.edu
Dr. David Robarts oversees the creation and redevelopment of all online courses. He also supervises online professors and provides training for them as needed. Dr. Robarts also serves as a history and Christian studies professor at the school, teaching courses both online and residentially. In his free time, he enjoys reading and writing fantasy books and playing intricate board games.
Online Graduate Assistant
Cameron Deatherage
Online Graduate Assistant
573-629-3185
Cameron.Deatherage@hlg.edu
Cameron Deatherage is a 2023 graduate of Hannibal-Lagrange with a bachelors in Sports and Recreation Management. He is the graduate assistant for the Online Department and is pursuing his Masters in Business Leadership. He runs track and cross country with the school and looking to work in recreation down the road. Cameron enjoys serving at Prince Avenue Baptist Church, working as a Program Coordinator at the YMCA in Louisiana, participating in recreational sports, and listening to podcasts.
Online Admissions
Beth Forman, BS
Assistant Enrollment Counselor, Online
573-629-3264
beth.forman@hlg.edu
Beth Forman is a 1999 graduate of Hannibal-LaGrange College. She is the part-time assistant enrollment counselor and academic advisor in the online department. She is married to Stephen and has two children. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family while attending church at First Baptist Church in Vandalia, MO, cheering on her daughter who runs cross country/track races, watching her son’s YouTube channel, and reading or relaxing on the couch watching dramas or rom-coms.
Online Advisors
Christine Bacon, BS
Online Program Advisor (All degrees)
573-629-3103
Christine.Bacon@hlg.edu
Christine Bacon has been part of the Hannibal-LaGrange University team since 2025. She is married to an Army veteran and is the proud mother of two pre-teen daughters. Christine holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from South Dakota State University and was medically retired from the Army National Guard in 2022. Outside of her work advising students and reviewing transcripts, Christine enjoys running (when uninjured), solving puzzles, listening to audiobooks, playing violin at Immanuel Baptist Church, and singing with a community choir.
Gail Barrowclough, MS
Online Program Advisor (University Studies), Assistant Registrar, Adjunct Professor
573-629-3049
gail.barrowclough@hlg.edu
Gail Barrowclough has enjoyed working at Hannibal-LaGrange University since 2019. She is the wife of Elliott and the mother of six children; half of them grown. Gail earned her certificate of practical Church Ministry from Baptist Bible College, her Bachelor of Science in Human Services from Evangel University, and her Master of Science in Student Affairs from Missouri State University. She is currently studying to become a certified counselor with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors. When she is not recruiting, advising, or teaching students you may find her enjoying the Lord of the Rings (on paper or the screen), building puzzles/models, playing the fiddle, hiking trails, weeding her garden, or teaching her Sunday School class at Prince Avenue Baptist Church.
Donna Pirc, MA
Academic Advisor (Teacher Certification)
573-429-4027
donna.pirc@hlg.edu
Donna Pirc has advised HLGU students in Southeast Missouri since 2005. Donna has completed a bachelor’s degree, three master’s degrees, and some doctoral work; all in the field of education. Donna enjoys advising and working with students to achieve their academic goals in life. Donna has two daughters and three very active grandsons. Donna is a member of Agee Community Church and enjoys boating, swimming, camping and Springbok puzzles.