Sparky Reardon

Sparky was dean of students at Ole Miss from 2000-2014. During Reardon's 36-year tenure at the university, he handled everything from organizing student events to enforcing discipline and managing campus crises. Reardon's love for writing and reminiscing (along with encouragement from friends) led to The Dean: Memoirs & Missives. He lives in Taylor, Mississippi, where he cherishes his solitude, his porch, and the occasional poker game.