Hi, I’m Dawn Hawkins, welcome to EduTechGirl.com. The site acts as a portfolio site for my web design and curriculum design work. It is also a space for me to share information about my doctoral dissertation research, and future research projects.

A little about me:  I am an Independent Internet Professional as well as a Fulltime Faculty member of the Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division, where I teach many of the classes in the Web Design & interactive Interactive Media program. In addition to my teaching at AiO, I have taught classes to students of all ages through my work as a college instructor, Montessori teacher and substitute teacher.

My volunteer experiences have allowed me the opportunity to work with a wide range of children and adults as well. I founded a children’s museum and volunteered as the Executive Director and outreach coordinator for a few years. I have also been involved with a local nonprofit coalition, have helped build a house with Habitat for Humanity, have worked as a summer education program intern at a children’s museum and have developed and led technology classes at a local YMCA.

I recently completed a Doctorate in Instructional Leadership at Argosy University / Phoenix. In addition to the doctorate, I have earned a Master's in Information Systems Management and Master's in Project Management both at Keller Graduate School of Management and I hold a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago with a focus in Photography and Printmaking.

When I am not teaching or working on my research I enjoy spending time with my family and play games on our Nintendo Wii or XBox 360.