University Of Mobile: New Employee Introductions 2022

Mobile AL

11 August, 2022

10:58 PM

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Press release from the University of Mobile: August 11, 2022 MOBILE, Ala. – The University of Mobile announced new faculty for the 2022-2023 academic year. New faculty are: College of Arts & Sciences Dr. Lynne Leonard – Program Coordinator, Marine ScienceCollege of Arts & Sciences Dr. Lynne Leonard joins the College of Arts & Sciences as program coordinator of the Bachelor of Science in Marine Science program. Lynne was born in Cheektowaga, New York, and moved to Mississippi when she was 16, then attended Mississippi State University and graduated with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. She opened a veterinary practice in Semmes and has been in private practice for over 30 years. Lynne and her husband have 4-legged children – 3 dogs, and 2 cats – plus one spoiled chicken. Her hobbies include kayaking, backpacking and trail running, and she dabbles in flame working and pottery. This year she started an adventure in beekeeping. School of Education Dr. Jessica Freeland – Assistant Professor of EducationSchool of Education Dr. Jessica Freeland joins the School of Education as Assistant Professor of Education. Jessica holds bachelor's and master's degrees in Elementary Education, and earned her doctorate in Instructional Design and Development. She taught elementary school for six years, where she has been a grade level chair, PowerSchool/Schoology lead teacher, and mentor teacher to student teachers. Her specialty is arts integration, and she served as the coordinator of the Arts in Education professional development program at the University of South Alabama for over seven years. She has also worked as a grant development specialist and has experience in both writing and managing grants, which she plans to continue at UM. This press release was produced by the University of Mobile. The views expressed here are the author's own.