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May faculty spotlight<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Join us in welcoming two outstanding new faculty members who are bringing fresh perspectives, new teaching methods and exciting research to The Citadel. This month, we highlight Assistant Professor of Education Greg Harrison<\/a>, a native of Darlington, South Carolina, and Assistant Professor of Biology Howard M. (Howie) Huynh<\/a>, who joins us from Ontario, Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Harrison<\/strong> brings 24 years of K-12 education experience to The Citadel. He served as a high school social studies teacher, assistant principal, principal, and district office administrator before joining the Zucker Family School of Education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Specializing in educational leadership, Harrison is committed to the power of education. \u201cI became a teacher because of the profound impact one of my high school teachers had on my life,\u201d he said. \u201cInspired by that experience, I wanted to make a similar difference in the lives of my students. I truly enjoy the relational aspects of teaching and the connections I build with students. I find great happiness in watching them succeed.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Harrison is also a Citadel alumnus, having earned his master\u2019s degree in secondary education in 2006. \u201cI have always held a deep respect for the college, its mission, and the faculty who profoundly influenced my career,\u201d he said. \u201cSeveral of my colleagues in the Zucker Family School of Education were once my professors. My goal is to make a meaningful impact on the department and inspire students the way my professors once inspired me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Outside the classroom, Harrison enjoys investing in the stock market and focusing on health and wellness. \u201cI am a proud husband and father, and my family is the cornerstone of my life,\u201d he said. \u201cI enjoy swimming, lifting weights, and going on walks with my family.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Huynh<\/strong> comes to The Citadel with a global perspective and a deep passion for science education. Previously, Huynh served as a TRIA-FoR postdoctoral fellow at Carleton University, where he contributed to a national research initiative focused on forest resilience and pest risk assessment. He also held the Beaty Postdoctoral Fellowship in Species Discovery and Conservation at the Canadian Museum of Nature in Ottawa before joining the Department of Biology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A trained mammalogist and wildlife biologist, Huynh is committed to natural history and science outreach. \u201cBiology pervades every aspect of our lives,\u201d said Huynh. \u201cIt\u2019s important to have a proper understanding of this fundamental science\u2014from cell function and genes to ecosystem dynamics and biodiversity conservation. Engaging with and mentoring students and making a positive impact on their education is, by far, the best and most rewarding part of teaching.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Huynh was drawn to The Citadel because of the strong sense of mission shared among faculty and staff. \u201cI\u2019m honored to join such a distinguished college\u2014especially one with a warm, collegial environment where we inspire and support one another as scholars and educators,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His immediate goals include redesigning courses like Mammalogy and Global Change Biology to incorporate active learning strategies and scientific skill-building. \u201cI want to enhance classroom interaction, foster discourse and focus on skills like hypothesis testing and scientific communication,\u201d he said. \u201cI\u2019m excited to integrate more of my research into my teaching. In fact, my undergraduate students and I submitted a manuscript for publication right before spring break.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Outside the lab and classroom, Huynh enjoys traveling, cooking dishes from Cantonese, Vietnamese, Thai, and Italian cuisines, and learning new languages. He\u2019s also an avid martial artist, outdoor enthusiast, bridge player and teacher, and is passionate about sharing his many interests with others.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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