Kathleen B. Pinson

Adjunct Instructor

EDUCATION:

• D.B.A. Candidate,  Accounting, Nova Southeastern University, proposal accepted, study completed.
• M.B.A., Accounting, Mercer University, 1982
• B.B.A.,  Accounting, Mercer University, 1978
• A.A.,  Dekalb College, 1972
• M. Ed.,  Reading Tift College of Education, Mercer University, 2005

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE:

• 2007 - Present: Georgia Gwinnett College, Assistant Professor of Accounting
• 2006 - 2007: Mercer University, Assistant Professor of Accounting
• 2003 - 2006: Mercer University, Visiting Assistant Professor of Accounting
• 2002 - 2003: Mercer University,  Program Director – Mercer University Organization Leadership Program
• 2001 - 2002: Mercer University, Director of Faculty Development/Assistant Professor
• 1996 - 2001: Mercer University, Assistant Professor of Accounting
• 1994 -1996: Mercer University, Visiting Assistant Professor of Accounting
• 1984 -1993: Mercer University, Adjunct Professor

RESEARCH INTERESTS:

• Research interest in the area of adult literacy for students returning to school after extended absences, effective tutoring of elementary students with limited language skills, how to incorporate differentiated instruction into an accelerated learning program, and emerging topics in taxation.  Teaching interest includes enhancing education through technology.

PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:

• Member: AICPA – American Society of Certified Public Accountants
• Member: GSCPA – Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants
• One of the founding members of the Mercer University Family Reading Center Advisory Board.  Will assist in initial operation of this center in 2005-2006.

HONORS AND AWARDS:

• Mercer University Distinguished Faculty Award 1996
• Mercer University Teacher of the Year 1997