Joined The Citadel Faculty: October 2025
Bio
Alexandra Key is a proud Charleston native, having attended school in the heart of downtown. She later moved to Spartanburg, South Carolina to pursue her undergraduate studies at Wofford College where she majored in History, concentrating in Ancient History, and minored in English. Her academic interests spanned a wide range – from Shakespeare’s works all the way to Digital Media Theory & Web 2.0.
After graduating in the spring of 2023, Alexandra returned to Charleston and began working in grade-level education where she stepped into an array of different roles, such as pre-kindergarten teacher, school-wide admin, and as an academic advisor for different programs such as yearbook, digital news, and Model UN.
At the core of Alexandra’s work is a deep passion for fostering supportive and uplifting environments where students and faculty can thrive both inside and outside of the classroom. She is driven by a commitment to helping individuals achieve their goals in a positive and productive setting while fostering deeper connections. In addition, she enjoys creating meaningful, creative work that reflects and reinforces a program’s core values.
Degrees
- B.A. History, minor English, Wofford College, 2023
Expertise
Alexandra’s professional expertise & interests surround graphic design, photography, and all things digital media related.
Scholarship & Service
While serving as the Yearbook Advisor at a local downtown school, Alexandra led the production of the 2025 edition titled Candy Coated Spirals. She was responsible for photographing, editing, graphic designing, and publishing the colorful yearbook, bringing creative vision and technical skill to every stage of the process.
During her time at Wofford College, Alexandra was an active member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority, where she played a key role in revitalizing the “Safe Sisters Committee.” She spearheaded efforts to create a safe, supportive, and responsive community among Panhellenic women, focusing on crisis preparedness and peer support. Under her leadership, the committee trained members to assist fellow sisters during times of need, fostering a culture of care, awareness, and empowerment.