Larinee Dennis

Instructor of Education
Email: ldennis@hlg.edu
Phone: 573-629-3104

Brief Bio

Larinee Dennis, Instructor of Education, began teaching at HLG in the fall of 2008. "I love teaching at HLG because I get the chance to give back to this institution, just as it gave to me when I was a student here," said Dennis. "My time at HLG was made great by my friends, the activities and the wonderful instructors I had."

Dennis is married to her HLG college sweetheart, whom she met while serving together in New Edition (HLG's theatre ministry team). She plays the piano and also sings in a worship band. Both Larinee and her husband are active members of Calvary Baptist Church in Hannibal, MO.

Educational Background

• currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction at New Mexico State University
• Master's in Learning and Instruction, University of Missouri-Columbia, 2003
• Bachelor's in Elementary Education, Hannibal-LaGrange College, 2002

Courses Taught

• Fundamentals of Teaching
• Teaching Reading in the Elementary School
• Trends & Issues in Middle School Literacy
• Community Service – GateKeepers
• Literature for Children
• Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School
• Reading and Writing in the Content Areas

Memberships and Certifications

• Board Member, Hannibal Christian Academy, 2008 to present
• NBPTS (National Board for Professional Teaching Standards) Certification