Terrance Harrington, Ph.D.
About Terrance Harrington, Ph.D.
Terrance Harrington, Ph.D., serves as the Managing Editor of Training Operations at Protective Life, where he evaluates and enhances training programs. He has a diverse background in instructional design and technology, with previous roles at various educational institutions and organizations.
Work at Protective Life
Terrance Harrington serves as the Managing Editor of Training Operations at Protective Life since 2021. In this role, he oversees the training course catalog and ensures adherence to course design standards. He is responsible for evaluating and enhancing the training programs, focusing on improving the effectiveness and efficiency of training initiatives. Additionally, he researches and recommends new technologies to benefit the training team, contributing to the organization's commitment to continuous improvement in employee development.
Education and Expertise
Terrance Harrington holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Instructional Leadership/Instructional Technology from The University of Alabama, where he studied from 2004 to 2011. He also earned a Master of Arts in Secondary Mathematics from the same institution, completing his studies from 1986 to 1994. Earlier, he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Business Computer Science and Mathematics from Jacksonville State University, studying from 1977 to 1981. His educational background supports his expertise in instructional design and technology.
Background
Prior to his current position, Terrance Harrington held various roles in educational and instructional design settings. He served as Executive Director of the Star Institute at Star Industrial Services from 2019 to 2021 in the Birmingham, Alabama area. He also worked as Curriculum Production Consultant II at Education Corporation of America from 2016 to 2018. His experience includes remote teaching as an Adjunct Professor at the American College of Education from 2010 to 2019, and various instructional design roles at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and the University of Alabama.
Professional Experience
Terrance Harrington's professional experience spans over two decades in instructional design and educational consulting. He worked as a Senior Instructional Designer/Instructional Technologist at the University of Alabama at Birmingham from 2009 to 2015 and as a Web Development Specialist at the University of Alabama from 2002 to 2006. Additionally, he served as a Web Communications Specialist at the University of Alabama at Birmingham from 2006 to 2009. His diverse roles have equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of educational technologies and curriculum development.