Instructor

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** Hello Everyone! **

** My name is Cynthia Harrison and I will be your instructor and guide for this journey. Now, I imagine you would like to know a little bit about your instructor, so here are a few details about me. ** ** Academically, I am an adult student just like you. I am currently working on my Ph.D. in Education, specializing in Educational Technology. I have already completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from University of Maryland (my first online learning experience) and a Master of Arts in Teaching-Elementary Education from Belhaven University. I had to work my way through school, so I really do understand how hard it is to juggle school, work, and family. ** ** Careerwise, I am currently employed as an adjunct instructor with several online colleges and I previously worked as a Library Media Specialist with a local school district, a position I held for four years. ** ** Before my teaching experiences, I worked in the corporate world for companies like: WorldCom/SkyTel (don't ask about that), Saks, Inc., Kroger (I worked for many years as a floral designer), and the state of Texas. I have lived in Austin, Texas, Wichita Falls, Texas, Atlanta, Georgia, Levelland, Texas, and around the metropolitan area of Jackson, Mississippi. Mississippi is my home state and Hurricane Katrina brought me back from Texas to pick up the pieces of my family home. Thankfully, we did not lose any family. ** ** Hobbies **

** I love reading, writing, playing Tetris, working with crafts and floral design, photography, classics, music, and historical places. ** ** I am currently without a pet, but I had a wonderful little Yorkshire Terrier for about 19 years. ** ** My ultimate educational goal is to be a lifelong learner, earn my doctorate and be a full-time online instructor. I would like to travel and have more time to write books for children, novels, and instructional resources for teachers. **

** I love thin-crust pepperoni pizza, Ben and Jerry's Cherry Garcia ice cream, and dill pickles. Not all at once. (smile) **

** I look forward to learning about each one of you! ** ** Cynthia Harrison **

** Office Hours: **

** Monday-Friday 8:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. **

** Email: cynthia.harrison2009@gmail.com **

** Phone: 601.555.5555 **