认识团队

After teaching for three years as an adjunct instructor in the 曼彻斯特 University English Department, Laura Turner-Reed became the Assistant Director of Academic Support and 写作中心 Coordinator in August 2011.

In addition to serving as the Assistant Director of Academic Support, Laura also currently teaches Introduction to Writing, College Composition, Women in the Arts, and Introduction to Gender Studies.

Before coming to 曼彻斯特 University, Laura was employed at Academic Success, a non-profit organization based in Gainesville, 佛罗里达州., that provides support to post-secondary students with learning disabilities through academic 导师ing, mentoring and life skills coaching. She worked closely with college students diagnosed with learning disabilities as a life skills coach, 导师, mentor and Director of Guidance. She understands that no two students are alike and works to develop individualized plans to help students succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

Laura also has taught courses including English Composition, 文学, Reading Strategies, and Film Studies as an adjunct instructor at Ivy Tech 社区 College (Wabash/Peru/Kokomo, 印第安纳州.), Santa Fe College (Gainesville, 佛罗里达州.), and Heartland 社区 College (Normal, Ill.).

Laura holds a bachelor's degree from Auburn University and a master's degree from The University of North Texas, 都在电台, Television and Film.

Mia began working in Academic Support in 2015. 在此之前, Mia was an adjunct instructor in the departments of Peace Studies and Philosophy and Religious Studies. During that time, she taught Christian Traditions, Jesus and the Gospels, Intro to Religious Studies, Conflict Resolution, and Mediation and Conciliation. She is passionate about student success and enjoys helping students develop skills which support them to do their best academically.

Mia holds a Master of Science in Disability 服务 in Higher Education from CUNY (City University of New York), a Master of Divinity degree from Bethany Theological Seminary, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Religion and Philosophy from McPherson College.

Diana began working in Academic Support in 2018. Prior to joining the 曼彻斯特 University Success Team, she owned her own 导师ing agency for 12 years. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Education from 曼彻斯特 College in 1993. She went on to earn her Master's degree in Education from the University of Saint Francis in 2004. She has over 20 years of experience working with students to achieve their academic goals.