•Doctor of Education, Adult & Higher Education, NCSU
[Dissertation Research: Transnational Comparison of the affects of Culture on Adult Education]
•Master of Education, Training & Development, NCSU
[Thesis Research: Self-assessment as an evaluation tool to enhance teaching adults]
•Bachelor of Science, Microbiology, Genetics (Minor), Computer Science (Minor), NCSU

CERTIFICATIONS
Expert Synchronous Producer (Web Training), InSync Training
Executive & Career Coach, Coach U
Highlands Ability Battery Facilitator, Highlands

HONORS & AWARDS
Scholarship recipient for Writer-In-Residence, Cape Cod, MA, 2010
Scholarship recipient for the North Carolina Writers Network Conference, NC, 2009
Scholarship recipient for the AERO Conference, Troy, NY, 2008
Invited Doctoral attendee to the Educause Conference for Authentic Learning, NCSU, 2008
Runner-up for the TechTalk Toastmaster Table Topics Challenge – 2006
Profiled in The News & Observer for contribution to teens – Cary, NC, 2005
Competent Communicator, Toastmasters
Educational Coach, Take Charge! Educational Coaching

TEACHING @ N. C. STATE UNIVERSITY
EAC 301: Introduction to Leadership Fundamentals (Spring 2011, Seminar- Style)
EAC 301: Introduction to Leadership Fundamentals (Fall 2011, Online)

REFERRED PUBLICATIONS
DePerno, C., *****, L., Rutledge, M., & Mehlenbacher, B. (2010). Improving teaching: Instructional Self-assessment across large introductory undergraduate classes. American Education Science Review,
*****, L. (2008). A Comparison of Instructional Methods and Media in Allied-Health Professional Schools - Medical, Dental & Nursing. E-Learn International Journal.


NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
*****, L. (2010). A Comparative Analysis of the Interplay Between Culture, Education and Globalization
within the International Context. European Conference on Education Research. August 24th, Helsinki, Finland
*****, L. (2010) – Exploring the Role of Ethnography in Education. 12th Annual Ethnography Conference, March 6th, Chicago, USA


REGIONAL PRESENTATIONS
*****, L. & Spurlin, J. (2006). Surveys Related to Technology and*****cause, N.C. State
Spurlin, J., Raubenheimer, D., Martin, S. N., Mehlenbacher, B., Fortune, J., Lee, V., & *****, L. (2006).
ClassTech Assessment Project: Interview of Faculty and Observation of 15 Selected Courses. N.C. State
Spurlin, J. & *****, L. (2006). Class-Tech Observation Study Report (2006), N.C. State


LITERARY JOURNALS AND BOOKS
Consumerism of Spirit. Silhouettes, Spring 2010
Cognitive Muscle and the Nebulous Landscape. Silhouettes, Fall 2010
*****, L. The Crayon Who Wore a Cap, April ‘09. Being used by a few NC Elementary School counselors.


WORKSHOPS, PAPERS, AND PROJECTS
*****, L. (2008). Know Thyself: Strengthening Your Personal Foundation. Women in Leadership
Development (WILD) Conference, Duke University.
*****, L. (2007). Business Writing & Etiquette. Apex Chamber of Commerce, NC.
Papers @ NCSU (2005 – 2007): Biotechnology Industry Analysis, Analyzing Andragogy, Games &
Simulations in Learning, Role of Qualitative & Quantitative Research, Assistive Technology
Speed Reading & Comprehension (2005). Teens of Cary, Cary, NC: Cary Recreational Committee