A nationally recognized, award-winning educator and author, Dr. Tonya T. Strickland did her first writing in crayons on the underside of tables when her mother wasn’t looking. With a diverse career spanning photojournalism, academia, and leadership, Dr. Strickland has served as a professor, provost, and vice president of academic affairs. She holds graduate degrees from the University of Wyoming, Baylor University, and Wesley Seminary. Dr. Strickland’s contributions to the field of education have earned her recognition on both national and state levels. Noteworthy accolades include the Microsoft David R. Pierce Faculty Award from the American Association of Community Colleges in acknowledgment of her innovative use of technology in the classroom, the University System of Georgia Regents’ Scholarship of Teaching and Learning award, the Outstanding First-Year Student Advocate Award from the National Resource Center for the First-Year Experience, and a Georgia Governor’s Commendation for Customer Service. She’s the author of several books and writes a blog at CalledtoBoldness.
