Dr. Thomas Taggart

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Philosophy

I believe that the student should has immediate feedback in regards to test performance. This give the student an opprotunity to correct any errors and to learn and reinforce the correct answer. I also believe a student should be tested with the exact same formate as the examination board. If the examination board formate is multiple choice, then the exams during the courses, should also be in multiple choice formate. This procedure helps develop test taking skills, which will added to their success in passing the examination board.

Education

• Graduate of Worsham College of Mortuary Science, Chicago, Illinois.
• Graduate of Aurora University, Aurora, Illinois.
• Graduate of Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois.
• Graduate of Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, Mississippi.
• Graduate of Abraham Lincoln School of Medicine, University of Illinois.

Certificates and Degrees

• Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer in Illinois, Mississippi, New York and Arizona
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology, Chemistry and a Minor in Education
• Master of Science Degree in Biochemistry
• EdS Degree in Administration of Vocational Technical Education
• Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Administration

Professional Memberships

• Association of Career and Technical Education
• British Institute of Embalmers
• National Funeral Directors Association
• Arizona Funeral Directors Association
• American Board of Funeral Service Education
• Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice
• Cremation Association of North America
• International Cemetery and Funeral Association
• Phi Delta Kappa,Phi Kappa Phi, and Mu Sigma Alpha national honor societies

Professional Experience

• More than 40 years as a licensed Funeral Director
• 18 years as a Funeral Director/Embalmer for the Johnson-Crane Funeral Homes of Batavia, Illinois
• 6 years as Department Chair for the Mortuary Science Program at East Mississippi Community College, Scooba, Mississippi
• 6 years as President and Chief Academic Officer for the Simmons Institute of Funeral Service, Syracuse, New York
• One year as a Visiting Professor, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois
• Currently serving as the Director of the Mortuary Science Program at Mesa Community College, Mesa, Arizona

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