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Hello! My name is Dr. LaToya N. Johnson and I have been teaching courses at South Carolina State University for 11 years. I hold a B.S. in Family and Consumer Sciences Education from SC State University; an M.Ed in Divergent Learning from Columbia College; and a Ph.D. in Family and Consumer Sciences Education with an emphasis in Nutritional Sciences from Texas Tech University. I have been an educator on the secondary and post-secondary levels for 18 years. My main research interests include analyzing effective professional development opportunities for educators and incorporating social networking and technological advancements for instructional effectiveness.