About the Researcher

Hi!  My name is Thomas Herrington and I am currently working on my PhD with the School of Education at the University of Mississippi.  I enjoy teaching, I enjoy learning even more, and I live and work in Oxford with my wonderful family.  

Below is a little about the education side of me:

My educational philosophy:

• Help whomever whenever however wherever you can.

• You will be amazed how freeing it is when you aren’t afraid to fail (or break something).

• Everyone deserves a chance to succeed/fail.

• And everyone has the ability to succeed even if the support required varies.

My academic achievements:

Stem from parents who raised renaissance children, a short attention span paired with an insatiable curiostiy, and opportunities given/received.

Degrees:

• BA History with minors in Chinese and German

• MATL in TESOL

• Ed.S. in Educational Leadership

• Current ABD with my PhD

(Random) Certificates:

• Chinese Language and Culture from Peking University

• Sailing certification for sailing vessels 40' or less in length

• Autism Certificate

• Duolingo Educator

Books:

• The Journey (nonfiction)

• Benji and the Broken Boat (kid's book)

• Face Value (ESL Textbook)

Hobbies:

• Inventing / Designing Things

• Enjoying the outdoors

• Music and Photography