Honor Society® member
Flora Sumrall
INSTRUCTOR at MERIDIAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
- Mississippi State University
- Masters in Art of Teaching (MAT) in Community College Education
- Class of 2017
- Shubuta, Mississippi
Member since December 2015
About
The importance of community college education became evident to me when I was forced, through factory closures in Clarke County, to return to the education arena. The quality of education that I received at the community college level renewed my hope for a career in teaching. Through hard work and dedication at Meridian Community College (MCC), I was inspired by my teachers to pursue my coveted “dream job.” In 2006, I became an adjunct (and full-time in 2007) instructor in the Business and Office Technology program, my graduated field of study at MCC.
In 2009 after receiving my Bachelor’s in Technology degree from The University of West Alabama (UWA), I was drawn to pursue my Masters in the Art of Teaching (MAT) from there as well. Not long after starting, I learned about the MAT offered through Mississippi State University that more closely represented what I am currently teaching at MCC.
My eight years of teaching at MCC have only heightened my desire to teach and excel in the community college setting.
Education
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MISSISSIPPI STATE MERIDIAN CAMPUS
MAT COMMUNITY COLLEGE ED/BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY
2015 – 2017
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UNIVERSITY OF WEST ALABAMA
BACHELOR BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY
2006 – 2009
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MERIDIAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE/MEDICAL OFFICE TECHNOLOGY
2002 – 2004
Honors and awards
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Dr. William Scaggs Highest Flying Eagle (2014)
Awarded by Meridian Community College's president to employees exhibiting "shining example as a valued team member." One award is given each year.
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MCCer of the Month for October 2010
Awarded by MCC Foundation to an employee exemplifying MCC's mission , nominated by peers.
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MBEA New Teacher of the Year 2008-2009
Awarded by Mississippi Business Education Association for a new teacher. Nominated by peers.
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UWA Cum Laude Graduate
University of West Alabama in 2009
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Pinnacle Honor Society
Nontraditional student honor society at University of West Alabama.
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President's List
President's List at UWA and MCC
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Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Honor society while at University of West Alabama.
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National Scholars Honor Society
Honor Society while at UWA
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National Dean's List
Awarded while at UWA.
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Phi Beta Lambda Business Person of Year
Awarded by Phi Beta Lambda (Collegiate version of FBLA).
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Highest Honor Graduate
Upon graduation from Meridian Community College in 2004.
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Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Awarded for two-year colleges--while at Meridian Community College.
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MMA Scholarship
Scholarship awarded by Mississippi Manufacturers Association while attending Meridian Community College
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Certiport IC3 Certification
Goals and interests
- Career goal
I am currently teaching at Meridian Community College in Meridian, Mississippi as a Business & Technology instructor. After graduation, I plan to continue teaching in post-secondary education.
- Graduate school interests
Upon graduation from graduate school, I will continue to teach at the post-secondary level (community college).
- Outside the classroom
My hobbies include reading, fishing, and watching TV marathons of Walker Texas Ranger and Criminal Minds.
Experience
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INSTRUCTOR
MERIDIAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Jul 2007 – Jan 2016
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SECRETARY
MERIDIAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Jul 2004 – Aug 2006
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QUALITY CONTROL CLERK
BURLINGTON INDUSTRIES
Aug 1989 – Apr 2002
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MACHINE OPERATOR
HANSON SCALES, SHUBUTA , MS
Mar 1982 – Aug 1989
Volunteering
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March of Dimes Team Leader
Meridian Community College
Jan 2007 – Jan 2016
Languages
- English (US) Fluent
Additional information
Organizations
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Phi Beta Lambda (opens in a new tab)
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Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
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March of Dimes
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Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
