Ms. Marie P. Howard

Program Chair/Professor-Office & Medical Administration
West Campus

Professor Marie P. Howard

I have been part of Valencia College from 1996 to Present. Upon relocation from New York, my career includes teaching in the educational adult setting for over 25 years.

In continuing my career from relocation from NY, I was introduced to Valencia College. At present, I fulfill the capacity as Program Chair and Professor for Office & Medical Administration at the West Campus under the Division for Business.

I possess a Master of Arts Degree in Education from the University of South Florida, August 2005.

Teaching is my "passion."



Contact

West Campus
Building 7 Room 150
(407) 582-1423
mhoward@valenciacollege.edu

Hours

Office Hours: Monday 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Tuesday 10:15 am-11:45 am
Wednesday 12:00 pm-1:30 pm
Thursday 8:30 am-9:30 am
Virtual: Wednesday 4:00 pm-6:30 pm
Friday 3:00 pm-5:30 pm
*Note that I also offer learning assistance in the computer lab. A scheduled appointment for student engagement is strongly recommended in addition to office hours.

Teaching Philosophy: Teaching is my "Passion." My role as an Educator is to teach my students taking into consideration their learning style. I need to prepare them for the job market. To do this, I use lecture, hands on, textbooks, special projects, presentations, technology, etc. I encourage them to take responsibility for their learning, know, understand and follow the syllabus, course policies and course objectives. My role as a teacher includes the “leadership” role in the classroom. I offer guidance, assistance, leadership, dedication and friendliness to each individual. I encourage my students to learn "all" that they possibly can. I participate in faculty development courses to enhance my teaching. I value each student as a unique individual and offer academic support; teach the value of critical thinking, reading and writing as part of a lifelong commitment to excellence. I offer guidance, assistance, leadership, dedication and friendliness to each individual. I encourage my students to learn “all” that they possibly can. I utilize new, innovative strategies and have reflected on collaboration exercises for online and hybrid courses. My participation in these workshops has helped me assess my skills and identify areas where I need to grow. As an educator, I need to constantly improve through self-analysis and implementation of appropriate changes. My students’ participation in learning includes assessment activities, course participation, active engagement, readings and/or discussions, etc. An open minded attitude is essential along with personal honesty, and a willingness to share knowledge and ideas with constructive feedback. As a result, I am able to assess my instruction to help my students improve their learning.