Faculty Spotlight: Biology Professor Barbara Hunnicutt

Educational Background:

• MEd Science Education; University of Georgia
• BS Biology and Mathematics; University of Texas

Quick Facts:

• A 27-year professor of biological sciences
• Created Seminole State's Biology of Forensics which was inspired by the TV show CSI: Crime Scene Investigators
• Received the FACC Innovative Teaching Award
• Has traveled to Botswana and Zambia

Why do you enjoy teaching at Seminole State?
I enjoy my freedom to be creative; the support of students; the opportunity to teach and do many different things; and my interesting colleagues.

What is your personal educational philosophy?
Students are capable of learning much. They simply need a safe and stimulating learning environment and to be guided and assisted as necessary. Students have many learning styles that need to be respected and nurtured while their skills and knowledge develop.

What would most people be surprised to learn about you?
I climbed Mount Kilimanjaro and enjoy scuba diving (to 152 feet, in the Red Sea, in Fiji, and in other interesting locales).

What are your hobbies or special interests?
Painting wall murals, scuba diving and wallyball.