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Sharon Parnin
Clinical Ast Professor of Educ Psych
Department of Teacher Education
Sharon Parnin
Clinical Ast Professor of Educ Psych
Department of Teacher Education
My professional career started with obtaining a teacher license from the State of Michigan in secondary education; biology, psychology and general science. I worked at the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum after earning a masters in general science. From the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, I left Michigan to pursue a doctoral degree in Science Education from Ball State University. I also worked part time at the Children's Museum in Indianapolis and at the Children's Museum in Muncie.
Towards the end of my doctoral program, I moved to Fort Wayne, Indiana to open a new science center, Science Central. I was the Director of Programs and Exhibits. My initial responsibilities were to plan and install over 100 exhibits, help raise 10 million dollars, and work with community volunteers to open a brand new science center. I worked at Science Central for five years establishing this organization in northeast Indiana.
I resigned my position at Science Central to raise a family and work part time as an adjunct professor at then Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne and also at Indiana Wesleyan University.
After about 10 years of working part time, I accepted a full time position with Indiana University Purdue University, as a visiting professor. After five years of visiting, I worked as a continuing lecturer and finally since 2015, I have been a clinical assistant professor of educational psychology for the elementary education program at Purdue University Fort Wayne.
During my time as faculty in the School of Education, in addition to teaching, I have worked with the Dean's office for retention & recruitment and have been the faculty advisor for the education student organization, Kappa Delta Pi. Currently, I am the Coordinator of the Elementary Education program.
Towards the end of my doctoral program, I moved to Fort Wayne, Indiana to open a new science center, Science Central. I was the Director of Programs and Exhibits. My initial responsibilities were to plan and install over 100 exhibits, help raise 10 million dollars, and work with community volunteers to open a brand new science center. I worked at Science Central for five years establishing this organization in northeast Indiana.
I resigned my position at Science Central to raise a family and work part time as an adjunct professor at then Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne and also at Indiana Wesleyan University.
After about 10 years of working part time, I accepted a full time position with Indiana University Purdue University, as a visiting professor. After five years of visiting, I worked as a continuing lecturer and finally since 2015, I have been a clinical assistant professor of educational psychology for the elementary education program at Purdue University Fort Wayne.
During my time as faculty in the School of Education, in addition to teaching, I have worked with the Dean's office for retention & recruitment and have been the faculty advisor for the education student organization, Kappa Delta Pi. Currently, I am the Coordinator of the Elementary Education program.