•• DR. JAN MORGAN ~ students spend time at Harding, J{/their lives are shaped by a variety of events and people. It is often said that they make memories thatwill last a lifetime. Among those memories are the opportunities to learn from and to interactwith many dediCated teachers and professors. Dr. Jan Morgan is an associate professor of education who has touched the lives and hearts of many of her students. "She honestly cares about each student and makes time for them. She's fun and encouraging - she makes me want to be a teacher, " junior elementary and special education major Amanda Hill said. Morgan has been teaching at Harding University for 10 years . In the spring of 1998 she was appointed director of middle level education. She also began serving as co-director of undergraduate teacher education and special education and co-chair of the teacher admission and retention committee. Morgan also has membership in a variety of professional and community organizations. Prior to teaching at the University, Morgan taught elementary music at Harding Academy. She has also taught music and special education in Arkansas public schools. "She has a genuine love for special education," senior elementary education major Kim McKinnis said. "When she teaches you, it comes across full of compassion and love for the special education students." "You can tell she just loves these kids and loves teaching us about them," LauraWallace, a junior speech pathology major, said. Morgan is also known for bringing a lot of enthusiasm to her classes. "There is never a day when her energy level is down," Wallace said. "Her class is her first priority when she walks in the door. She is really dynamic. " As a member of the women's lectureship chorus, Dr. Jan Morgan-sings at a performance during fall lectureships. Throughout her teaching career, Morgan has been active in many professional and community organizations. Dr. JanMorgan laughs with a fellow professorat an informalgathering in the homeofDr. DeeCarson, one ofher co-workers. Faculty members often shared their leisure time in each others homes. • 8 DEDICATION
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