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• Dr. Higginbotham was born and raised in Polk County, Tennessee. She completed her undergraduate degree with teaching licensure at Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville and Masters, Education Specialist with principal’s certification, and...More

  Dr. Higginbotham was born and raised in Polk County, Tennessee. She completed her undergraduate degree with teaching licensure at Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville and Masters, Education Specialist with principal’s certification, and doctoral degree at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro. After teaching in inner city Metro Nashville Public School System for nine years, she traveled to Bangkok, Thailand where she was a visiting lecturer at Ramkhamhaeng University and an elementary teacher, curriculum specialist, and English tutor at the International School Bangkok. She has taught at Lee University for 29 years. She teaches a variety of education classes and as part of the Asian Studies Program, teaches Thai Language and Culture. She also directs the student teaching program to Bangkok, Thailand as well as the yearly summer study program to Chiang Mai, Thailand. Each year, she and her husband, Andy, host visiting scholars from Bangkok Christian College. Prior to this they directed the Ukraine Summer Study program for nine years. Dr. Higginbotham enjoys traveling, reading, kayaking, and golfing with her husband. Less

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