Spotlight on Rhita Allman

Rhita was born and raised in Bernie, a small town in Southeast Missouri. She graduated from Southeast Missouri State University with a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education with a major in Social Studies and later went back to School earning hours in Computer Science Technology. Rhita has a unique background in Education and Telecommunications. She taught for a few years, was a Student Advisor and retired from Verizon as a Specialist on the Data Networks. She then moved back to Missouri to be closer to her son. She began working at Garden View Care Center as a receptionist six years ago and found that her joy is in interacting with the Residents and talking to them about their fascinating backgrounds. Rhita sees her position as a Ministry. She loves to be with her Prayer Group, the JOYS (Just Older Youths), going to events and on trips with them. She enjoys movies and being with her son and family. Rhita is very dependable, loyal and a valuable part of our team.

We love you, Rhita!