Biography
Harriett has worked in residence life and at Penn State Altoona in the academic advising field with first- and second-year students who are exploring majors. She is the DUS liaison for the Division of Business, Health, Humanities, and Social Sciences and works with Transfer Student Orientation. Harriett enjoys researching local African-American history and sharing that information with interested groups.
- Teaching Experience: EDPSY 297A, PSU 3
- Committees: African American Read-in
- African American Heritage Project of Blair County, Blair County NAACP Branch #2252, Hollidaysburg Heritage Group Tour
- Areas of Focus: Preparation of Underprepared Students, Study Skill Development, Undergraduate Research
Research Interests
Harriett's research focuses on local African American history. This research is built upon the gathering of stories, photos, newspaper articles, and books shared with her by the members of the Project, the local African American community and their extended families, the Blair County Genealogical Society, the Blair County Historical Society, and other community residents. Harriett has documented some of her research on her blog.
Education
- B.A. Political Science, Davidson College
- M. ED., Student Services, Vanderbilt University