Education

Post-Graduate Certificate – Online Learning and Professional Development
Appalachian State University, Boone, NC. 2013

The graduate concentration in Online Learning and Professional Development at Appalachian State University provided me the opportunity to gain technical, aesthetic, and intellectual skills and perspectives needed to analyze and develop online learning environments utilizing the new digital networked media.

The program of study focused on constructiveness learning environments and global learning communities. Emphasis is placed upon cultural diversity and the analysis of new media environments from a global perspective. Particular emphasis was placed upon the analysis of new media in light of educational, cultural and social forces within a digital global network.

M.A. English – Technical and Professional Communication
East Carolina University, Greenville, NC. 2009

The Master’s of English with a concentration in Technical and Professional Communication at East Carolina University has a strong focus on technical editing and publishing, emerging media and communication technologies, along with research design and methodology, teaching and training, public and civic communication in contexts such as healthcare, science, government, technology, and service organizations. There is also extensive application of adult learning theories to create practical, application-based learning experiences.

As part of the master’s degree program, I gained broad proficiency in all these essential areas:

  •  Technical editing and publishing
  •  Emerging media and communication technologies
  •  Virtual teaching and training methodologies
  •  Public and civic communication in contexts such as healthcare,
    science, government, or service organizations.

Bachelor of Science in Education
The University of North Carolina, Greensboro, NC. 1993

The Bachelor of Science in Education at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro combined a rigorous academic program with extensive clinical practice in local sites. As an education major, I proceeded through a series of systematic field experiences in conjunction with corresponding methods courses and weekly seminars. Over a two-year (four semester) period, I spent 10 hours per week in classrooms culminating with full-time student teaching during the fourth semester.