Sister Colette Toler '57
Professor, English

Sr. Colette Toler earned her music degree from Seton Hill University in 1957. She later earned her Ph.D. in English from Notre Dame University.  She returned to Seton Hill as a member of the English faculty for 34 years until her retirement in 2000.  She served as Chair of the English Department and later as visiting professor of English at the University of Cambridge in Cambridge, England. During her time at Seton Hill she also served as Academic Dean for 11 years.  Students remember and treasure her warmth personality and encouraging teaching style, often writing to students on their papers, "Orchids to you!"