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I am delighted that students now have the option to obtain their education around their life and obligations. I am also grateful that I am able to balance my love of teaching with my life and business obligations. It is truly a win-win! Yet, faculty members and students alike need to remember at all times that they are involved with rigorous degree programs.

As a faculty member, my goal is not only to provide a quality education but also to assist students with their confidence and self-esteem. Students have to believe in themselves to be successful. At a recent graduation ceremony, a student sought me out with her family and thanked me. It really crystallized the powerful impact that faculty members can have on real people beyond the virtual classroom!

Courtney Anderson, JD, MBA, Axia College of University of Phoenix

Courtney Anderson has been a University of Phoenix faculty member since 2005. She teaches subjects including business, management, criminal justice and cultural ethnicity. Anderson, who has nine years of experience as an attorney, currently owns her own law office and consulting and corporate training firm. Additionally, she serves as an on-air legal and business expert for several news organizations and has appeared in major publications as an expert and analyst.



Growing up, I always knew what I wanted to do. I wanted to teach at the college level. I love what I do and I put all of my passion into teaching and inspiring others to love learning.

I teach history and humanities courses at Axia College. I also serve as Humanities Area Chair, which has made me appreciate my role with Axia College of University of Phoenix even more. I enjoy interacting with my colleagues and with Academic Affairs to make Axia College the best place to receive an education. I look forward to many more years of playing an important role in the growth of Axia College.

Marvin Frohock, MA, Axia College of University of Phoenix

Marvin Frohock has taught history and humanities for several colleges and has been a faculty member at University of Phoenix since 1999. In addition to teaching at Axia College, he has served as a subject matter expert in the development of new Axia College courses. Frohock also serves as the College’s Humanities Area Chair, and as lead faculty for a local University of Phoenix campus.



I've always wanted to teach as I come from a family of teachers. After earning my MBA, I started inquiring about teaching. As a faculty member at University of Phoenix and Axia College of University of Phoenix, my goal is to continue to learn and help my students reach their educational goals. I also aspire to be a role model for my students.






John Jabbour, MBA, Axia College of University of Phoenix and University of Phoenix

John Jabbour serves as finance director for a billion-dollar health care entity. He joined the faculty at University of Phoenix in 1994 and also teaches at Axia College of University of Phoenix. Jabbour's subjects include accounting and finance.



I obtained my undergraduate and graduate degrees while working full time and raising a family. I know the path isn't easy, but good faculty members can make a significant difference. University of Phoenix offers options to students who otherwise might not be able to attend school due to family and work obligations. I want to be part of that. I want students to remember me as making a difference in their educational journeys.

My goal is to bring real-life application of theory into the classroom. I've worked in the corporate world for more than 25 years. The information I can share about real-life situations can help students prepare for a variety of workplace environments.

Raina Knox, MBA, Axia College of University of Phoenix

Raina Knox has focused most of her career in management, process improvement and information technology. While she primarily teaches information technology, Knox also facilitates business, ethics and critical-thinking classes at Axia College of University of Phoenix. Knox, who is currently pursuing a Doctor of Management degree at University of Phoenix, says she is proud to be both a faculty member and student at the University.



As a faculty member, I enjoy mentoring students and sharing some of the knowledge I have gained during my professional career. My ultimate goal is to see students succeed in college. I expect students to learn, but they also need to build a connection between their academic and personal lives to be successful in school.

I constantly find little nuggets of information that I can use to implement better classroom practices. For instance, it is interesting to note that customer service ideas can be retrofitted to our school and successfully applied in a classroom by treating students as the customers of education. In education, it is essential to be open to change and resourceful to others.

Teaching at Axia College of University of Phoenix is very rewarding. The convenience of learning 24/7, especially for people with busy lives, distinguishes the University as a versatile educational institution.

Mina Richards, PhD, Axia College of University of Phoenix

Mina Richards, who holds a doctorate in information systems, has held various systems and financial positions for major regional banks. She also has worked for well-known corporations, done consulting for the governmental sector, and published several research papers in various academic outlets. Dr. Richards began teaching in 1998, and joined the faculty of University of Phoenix in 2000. Today, she teaches courses in computer information systems at University of Phoenix and Axia College of University of Phoenix, as well as works as a project manager with the technology division of a large financial institution.



My goal as a faculty member at Axia College of University of Phoenix is to assist students in reaching their dreams of obtaining a higher education. Many of our students are faced with other responsibilities that they must balance along with school. I feel honored to teach at a university that has developed a program to meet the needs of our diverse population.

My primary goal is to utilize my knowledge and expertise along with positive reinforcement to assist students in achieving their goals. The best part of being a facilitator at Axia College is the "read and discuss" weeks. These weeks provide me with the opportunity to facilitate in a classroom, while developing rapport and strong working relationships with my students. It is amazing to be able to make a difference through technology. I truly enjoy my experience as an Axia College faculty member and look forward to working with many other students in the future.

Wendy Schmidt, MAEd, Axia College of University of Phoenix

Wendy Schmidt was "lured into the online educational process" while earning her master's degree. Anxious to share her positive experience with online learning, she joined the faculty of Axia College of University of Phoenix. Schmidt facilitates communication, education and science courses at Axia College while continuing to work full time as a fourth-grade teacher.


 
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