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- Faculty in Interior Design
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Short Bio
After a career in Interior Design, Dr. Wakeland has taught interior design at several universities in the United States and Europe. She is now happy to call Auburn University her home. She is proud to live near Auburn's famous site 'The Bottle' and is an Auburn University mom.
Education
Ph.D.Regent University2023
MARegent University2017
MFA Fine ArtsUniversity of North Texas1987
B.A. Interior DesignTexas Christian University1984
Certificate in Historic PreservationCambridge University1997
Professional Experience
Teaching Experience
|
Institution |
Position |
Years |
|
Auburn University, Consumer and Design Sciences |
Interior Design Lecturer |
2024-2026 |
|
Great Hearts Charter School – K-12, Special Education Program |
Special Education Teacher |
2023-2024 |
|
The Art Institute of San Antonio, Interior Design Program |
Faculty, ID/DTG Program Coordinator |
2010-2013 |
|
Texas K-12 Public School Teacher, Various Texas Schools |
Special Education Teacher: Middle and High School |
2007-2010 |
|
The Art Institute Online Division, Pittsburgh/Nationwide |
Part-Time Adjunct Faculty |
2004-2006 |
|
Iris Ministries, Dondo, Mozambique |
ESL Teacher, Care for Orphans |
2004-2005 |
|
Virginia Tech University, Department of Architecture |
Interior Design Graduate Fellow |
2003-2004 |
|
University of North Alabama, Human Environmental Sciences |
Assistant Professor |
2001-2003 |
|
University of Maryland, University College European Division |
Adjunct Faculty |
1996-2001 |
|
Cambridge Centre for Sixth Form Studies Junior College |
Computer Studies/ IT Faculty |
1998-2001 |
|
Bauder College, Arlington, TX |
Adjunct Faculty |
1991-1993 |
|
James Madison University, Departments of Living Sciences and Art |
Assistant Professor |
1987-1991 |
|
University of North Texas, School of the Visual Arts |
Graduate Teaching Fellow |
1985-1987 |
|
Fort Worth School of Business, Fort Worth, TX |
Adjunct Drafting Instructor |
1982-1985 |
Professional Interior Design Experience
|
Company and Job Title |
Dates |
|
Baron Associates – Interior Design Consultant |
1993-1994 |
|
Heritage Design Associates – Owner and Principal |
1997-1993 |
|
Geren Associates/CRS Sirrine -Interior Designer |
1981-1983 |
|
Tandy Corporation – Interior Designer |
1978-1983 |
|
Store Fixture Company/Jay-Mer Designs – Interior Designer |
1975-1978 |
|
Minton-Corley Interior Design - Interior Design Assistant |
1974 |
Innovation
The Computer as a Tool in Fabric Design
The Role of the Pastor in Helping Returning Missionaries
