Gail Austin, BS, MEd.

Gail Austin, BS, MEd. Gail has had extensive work in the educational field, having been a classroom teacher, reading specialist, assistant language arts coordinator, computer specialist, school web club sponsor, college instructor, educational consultant, and corporate trainer. Her work here at Philadelphia University as the Distance Learning Coordinator is to assist both faculty and students as they work with the technology in this online program.

Gail’s earlier experiences in distance education included several years in the Cradleboard Teaching Project where secondary students in her school used First Class and CU-See Me software to communicate with children in different Native American schools for the purpose of understanding cultural diversity and historical perspective. She also participated in a Pennsylvania Link to Learn grant, which allowed students to enhance their classroom learning via video conferencing with other schools and corporate sites.

“As technology enlarges our world, we have such a wonderful opportunity to connect with each other. It is through these connections that all of us will have a better understanding of who we are and what we hope to accomplish. My goal is to train students to use our Lotus Notes software and to assist in whatever way I can to make this online graduate experience both informative and pleasant.

During my time here I have found the faculty and staff at the Philadelphia University to be committed to providing the most up-to-date information while helping their students achieve their personal best as they interact with others in obtaining their graduate midwifery education. I feel honored to be a part of a program that has implications for women far greater than what we can imagine.”

Gail lives in West Chester, PA, has two grown sons, and continues to be a lifelong learner. She truly enjoys the “teachable moments” in life.