DOTHAN - Troy University Assistant Professor Sheila Bennett has been selected as a MarcoPolo Field Trainer of the Year. Bennett, who teaches in the College of Education on the Dothan Campus, is one of three recipients nationwide.

The award, which is presented annually by the MCI Foundation, recognizes Bennett’s efforts to bring the MarcoPolo Program to other educators. Through the Troy University College of Education, Bennett trains area K-12 teachers on MarcoPolo:  Internet Content for the Classroom. She provides three-hour sessions at no charge.

The program, which is presented by a consortium of premier national education organizations and state education agencies, provides high quality standards-based Internet content and professional development to teachers and students across the country.

Bennett has served as an instructor on the Dothan Campus for 14 years. She teaches undergraduate psychology and educational technology classes.

Interim Dothan Campus Vice Chancellor Bob Willis said Bennett works tirelessly to help other educators and future educators become the best they can be in the classroom.

“We are proud that Ms. Bennett’s dedication to education is receiving national attention,” Willis said. “The contributions she makes both at Troy University and within the community are immeasurable.”

Bennett is a licensed mental health professional with over 20 years of community mental health counseling experience. She received a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Auburn University and a master’s in psychology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Bennett also completed additional graduate work in the area of educational technology.

For more information about free MarcoPolo training, contact Bennett at sbennett@troy.edu.