A’KENA LONGBENTON
2628 Twin Lakes Dr.
Emporia, KS 66801
620.208.6699 home 248.505.3141 cellular
[email protected]
https://akenalong.weebly.com/tech-integ-p2.html
2628 Twin Lakes Dr.
Emporia, KS 66801
620.208.6699 home 248.505.3141 cellular
[email protected]
https://akenalong.weebly.com/tech-integ-p2.html
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Teaching Experience Product Invention Curriculum Design
8 years—secondary Reading Wheel Instructor Certification
22 years—university What’s the Sense in Reading? Instructional Design
Online Public Speaking
EDUCATION
Dec 2023 Doctor of Philosophy Candidate
Expected Major: Learning Design & Technology fka Instructional Technology
Double Cognate: Speech Communication and Reading, Language, & Literature
Department of Administrative and Organizational Studies Wayne State University (WSU)—Detroit, MI
Feb 2018 Distance Learning Certificate
Center for Distance Learning
Wayne County Community College—Detroit, MI
May 2016 Doctor of Philosophy
Major: Instructional Design & Technology
Double Cognate: Speech Communication AND Reading, Language,
and Literature
Wayne State University—Detroit, MI
April 2013 Education Specialist Certificate
Major: Instructional Design & Technology
Concentration: K12 Technology Integration
Summa Cum Laude
Department of Administrative and Organizational Studies
Wayne State University
Dec. 2012 Online Teaching Certificate
Major: Instructional Design & Technology
Summa Cum Laude
Department of Administrative and Organizational Studies
Wayne State University
Nov. 2012 Macomb Online Instructor Training Certification
Macomb Community College--Warren, MI
June 2012 Educational Technology Additional Endorsement
Major: Educational Technology
Summa Cum Laude
Department of Administrative and Organizational Studies
Wayne State University
Aug. 2011 College/University Teaching Certificate
Major: Instructional Design & Technology/ Minor: Reading, Language, &
Literature
Wayne State University
July 2011 College & University Teaching Certificate
Major: Instructional Technology
Minor: Reading, Language, & Literature
Summa Cum Laude
Department of Administrative and Organizational Studies
Wayne State University
2005 Master of Arts
Major: Speech Communication
Cum Laude
College of Fine, Performing, & Communication Arts Wayne State University
2000 Professional Teaching License
Secondary English, Speech Communication, & Educational Technology
Department of Teacher Education
Wayne State University
Endorsement: Michigan Department of Education—Expires 6/30/2025
License #: PF0000000799882
2000 Henry M. Seldon Memorial Scholar
1998 Baccalaureate of Science & Secondary Teaching Certificate
Major: Speech/ Minor: English
Wayne State University
1994-95 Albert Feigenson Scholar
1993-94 Berry & Bertha Gordy Endowed Scholar
1992-93 Albert C. Dames Trust Scholar
1992 Candidate for Honors Program
1991-93 & ‘95 Dean’s List