About Meridian

Co-Editors:

Anne Akers, a public school teacher for 20 years, has a master’s degree in history from VA Tech and an MLS from East Carolina University. Currently, she is assistant director of the Learning Technology Resource Center (LTRC) and the coordinator of the library media center in the College of Education at NC State University where she is working towards her Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction with an emphasis on technology.
anne_akers@ncsu.edu

Meridian Review Board:

Benjamin Dewayne Branch, a native of Raleigh, NC, is a doctoral student at NC State University in the Educational Research and Policy Analysis program. Dissertation interests include hierarchical linear modeling for purposes of educational planning.
branch_db@yahoo.com

Lynnae Flynn is a doctoral student in science education at NC State University. She received her BS in science education in 1995 from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She taught biology and physical science for four years at Sanderson High School in Raleigh, NC, before going back to graduate school in 1999. She received her MS in science education from NCSU in 2001. Her research interests include technology use and the “digital division” between students of differing backgrounds.
flynnae7@yahoo.com

Jackie Gottlieb is a masters student in training and development at NC State University. Her research interest is in technology-focused adult training materials specific to the skills necessary to educate utilizing technology including teacher technology fluency. Jackie's interest in developing educational materials also entails the assurance of its accessibility, usability, and quality information design.
gottlieb@gw.fis.ncsu.edu

Rob Hambrick is a Web Content Developer for the DELTA Learning Technology Service in Online Instructional Programs at NC State University. He has a masters degree in instructional technology, and his research interests include the relationship between instructional technology and pedagogy, and the effect of synchronous learning environments upon teacher professional development and student achievement.

Prior to joining NC State, Rob was an Instructional Designer for ICES Ltd., a small multimedia company based in Washington, D.C. He is enrolled at Columbia Teachers College in the Teaching and Learning with Technology program and serves as the project manager for the NCSU Centra Service.
robert_hambrick@ncsu.edu

Rachel McBroom is a doctoral student in science education at NC State University. She worked for five years in public schools as a high school science teacher and elementary science curriculum specialist. She currently serves as the Science Education Program Coordinator at UNC-Pembroke. She received a B.S. in science education and chemistry from UNC-Pembroke and a M.A. in science education from NCSU. Her research interests include the use of technology and visualizations in science education.
raruss@hotmail.com

Beth Snoke Harris (former Meridian editor) is a masters student in instructional technology. She earned a BS in physics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Beth has taught high school physics and currently works as web master and coordinator with The Science House. Her interests include technology integration in science and mathematics education.
beth_snoke@ncsu.edu

Elizabeth Michael is a masters student in middle grades language arts. She holds a B.A. in English and minor in history from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She is currently working towards her initial and Masters license in language arts education, with an initial social studies license as well. Her interests include curriculum integration, creative writing, and the use of technology and social studies.
emmichael@mindspring.com

Bethany V. Smith is a masters student in instructional technology. She earned a BS in technology education from NC State University. Bethany has taught in public school as well as in the corporate arena. She currently works on the VISE project for The Friday Institute as a teaching technician and runs the Usability Lab. Her interests include technology integration across curricular areas.
bvsmith2@ncsu.edu

Courtney H. Thornton served as the Educational Program Coordinator at the Kenan Institute for Engineering, Technology & Science. She holds a B.A. in chemistry and a B.S. in science education from NC State University. She brings work experience from the public and private sectors that includes serving as a high school chemistry teacher and as a technician in an industrial adhesives laboratory. Courtney completed an M.Ed. in higher education at NC State University and is now pursuing her doctorate.
courtney_thornton@ncsu.edu

Annemarie Timmerman is a doctoral student in education research at NC State University. She received her B.A., C.A.S., and M.L.S. from East Carolina University. Annemarie has been a school library media specialist and a technology director in Caswell County Schools, NC. Currently, she works for the NC Department of Public Instruction as a Technology Consultant.
atimmerm@dpi.state.nc.us

Shannon White (former Meridian editor) is a doctoral candidate in curriculum and instruction at NC State University. She received a masters degree from NCSU in curriulum and instruction with a focus in social studies education in 2001. Her research interests include social studies education and instructional technology, school and community partnerships using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and interdisciplinary uses of GIS in schools. Her dissertation research is focused on student and educator perceptions of GIS and instructional technology. She will graduate in Summer 2005.
shwhite@unity.ncsu.edu

Faculty Editorial Advisor:

Edwin R. Gerler Professor, Department of Educational Research, Leadership, and Counselor Education

http://genesislight.com/gerler/gerler.html

edwin_gerler@ncsu.edu

Managing Editor:

Beckey Reed Consultant for School Services, College of Education

http://ced.ncsu.edu/2/mga/middledata/html_index.htm
http://www.ncsu.edu/mega/

beckey@ahlgren.com

Technology Editor: