Shauna R. Morris
A detailed-oriented professional with excellent communication, interpersonal and creative thinking skills. I consider myself to be a knowledgeable instructor with extensive experience instructing various interior design courses. I enjoy student interaction and encourage classroom discussions that engage all students.
Experience
College — EAST Instructor -- August 1995 - Present
Weber State University–Davis Campus
- Research academic trends and maintain awareness of changes in field of study.
- Stay abreast of current topics related to the educational profession. (IDEC &NKBA)
- Facilitate classroom discussions to promote critical thinking about instructional topics.
- Develop lesson plans to guide student instruction.
- Grade exams and homework assignments
- Input grades and assignments, include comments into databases for student review. (Canvas)
- Offer constructive feedback to students to increase exam scores and promote understanding.
- Supervised students during field trips and study aboard experiences.
- Improved student success by developing and distributing instructional materials and study guides.
- Developed sybil and course schedules to communicate classroom expectations and learning objectives.
- Develop courses that interact with industry. (NKBA & Kravet)
- Develop courses that interact with actual clients. (Residential Spring 2022)
- Responsible for instructing the following courses: Introduction to Interior Design, Space Planning, Sustainable Soft Materials, Residential, and NKBA Kitchen & Bath courses.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Interior Design/Professional Sales
May of 1994
Weber State University, Ogden, Utah
Additional Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Verbal and Written Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Administration
- Creative Questioning
Awards
- Gwen Williams Award for Ghana involvement 2023
- Hemingway Collaborative Award for Ghana 2021
- NKBA Excellence in Education 2022
- NKBA Excellence in Education 2017
- Kravet Student Certificates for outstanding students in Sustainability II & Residential Spring 2022
- Kitchen & Bath student received second place in the National contest Fall of 2021
- Participation in CIDA Accreditation Fall of 2022
Professional Organizations
- Assist with Chapter Officers who are affiliated with IIDA, ASID, and NKBA
Community Engagement
- Catholic Community Services
- Ghana Makes a Difference (faculty advisor)
- Kenya Keyes (faculty advisor)
- Scotland to Ireland (specialist)
- Ogden Rodeo
- Charitable Chair
Educational Opportunities thru Travel
- Boston Fall of 2021–focus on New England culture.
- Ghana Spring of 2022-commuity service based on 2021 WSU Charrette.
- Sweden, Finland, Scotland, and Ireland Summer of 2022–overview of culture and historical building and interiors.
- Kenya Spring of 2023–community service based on 2022WSU Charrette.
- Frank Lloyd Wright Cincinnati to Philadelphia Spring 2023–historical sites and interiors- cultural values.
- Scotland and Ireland Summer of 2023–community service, geographical and cultural awareness.