Major Product/SVS:
Curriculum development classes designed for educators wanting to evolve curriculum skills; E-learning faculty training for individuals wanting to begin a career in online learning; E-learning faculty training for individuals who have begun online teaching and require skill development; E-learning faculty training for individuals who instruct in graduate level classes; Educational technology classes for faculty wanting to increase knowledge of technology used in the classroom; English improvement in grammar and writing skills class
Favorite Business Publication:
Academic Peer Reviewed Journals
Hobbies/Sports:
Gardening; Riding motorcycles
Education Degrees:
Pursuing Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership, University of Phoenix; Master's Degree in Social Work, McGill University (1992); Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, University of Regina; Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, University of Regina; Diploma, Adult Education, University of British Columbia.
Charity:
Local Homeless Charities; Foster Parent, Planned Canada
Number Of Years In Profession:
21
Number Of Years In Current Position:
5
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her perseverance, insight into trends, and excellence in practice.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in academic education after 20 years of experience in the clinical social work field while providing psycho-education to other professionals in the field.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Hines also works as a mental health therapist at a private practice. Previously, she taught at Meritus University and Stenberg College. She co-wrote a grant on early intervention in mental health.
Education Certifications:
BC Certified Career Development Practitioner; Faculty Mentor, Meritus University; Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative Human Research Curriculum Completion Certification; Faculty Certification, Meritus University, New Brunswick, Canada; Faculty Certification, University of Phoenix; Certification in Curriculum Development and Design, RUE Education; Certification in Curriculum Development and Design, Indiana; Faculty Certification, Stenberg College, Vancouver, Canada
Awards/Honors:
Certificate of Appreciation for Academic Council, Meritus University (2010, 2011); Carol and Hubert Prefontaine Memorial Scholarship Award for Excellence in Social Science, University of Regina (1990); Pacific Rim Scholarship, University of Regina (1990)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Hines aspires to work as a full-time online academic professor.