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Education
2023
Regent University (Virginia Beach , Virginia)
Master of Education, Reading Specialist
Master of Education, Reading Specialist
2006
Ohio State University (Columbus , Ohio)
Bachelor of Arts, English
Bachelor of Arts, English
Work Experience
2024 - Present
Franklin University, Adjunct Faculty and Doctoral Faculty Advisor
2023 - Present
Franklin University, Doctoral Candidacy Coordinator
2020 - 2023
Franklin University, Doctoral Studies Coordinator
2019 - 2020
Franklin University, Administrative Assistant to the VP, Academic Quality & Planning and Dean, School of Education
2017 - 2019
Franklin University, Administrative Assistant to the Dean, Ross College of Business
2017 - 2019
Franklin University, Administrative Assistant to the Dean, Ross College of Business
2009 - 2013
MetLife, Agency Assistant, Dublin, Ohio
Publications & Presentations
Garza, K. Changing Demographics in an Amenity Migration Destination: A Case Study of Bend, Oregon. The Association of Pacific Coast Geographers 84th, Bellingham, WA.
Garza, K. Teaching Sustainable Development by Doing: A Case Study of Student Service Trips to Costa Rica. ” ANZALS Twelfth Annual Conference, Queenstown, New Zealand.
Garza, K. Lifestyle Migration in Belize. The Association of Pacific Coast Geographers 82nd Annual Meeting, Flagstaff, AZ.
Garza, K. Global Flows/Local Challenges: An Examination of Lifestyle Migration in Belize. The 12th Global Studies Conference, Krakow, Poland.
Garza, K. Do Perceptions Matter? A Survey of Tourists and Locals in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. The Association of Pacific Coast Geographers 81st Annual Meeting, Tamarindo, Costa Rica.
Garza, K. The Benefits of Study Abroad for Student Athletes. NCAA Accelerating Academic Success Program Conference, Orlando, FL.
Garza, K. “Effective Cross Campus Relationships. NCAA Accelerating Academic Success Program Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Garza, K. Residential Tourism as a Promoter of Peace (or not): A Belizean Case Study. Geographies for Peace Conference, La Paz, Bolivia.