Marion Franklin Cannon, MSIT

Lecturer in Computer Science
School of Computing, Analytics, and Modeling Dr. Perry College of Mathematics, Computing, and Sciences

678-839-4130
mcannon@wLs53ckAaZepYnccx3lYv8QRSXLqBBgwHNKom5estga.edu

Technology Learning Center - Room 2224
Office Hours
Spring Semester 2026
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Face-to-Face OR Online: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Online Only: Mondays & Wednesdays, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
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To better serve your needs, office hours are available by appointment. This guarantees you dedicated time with me. I still welcome walk-ins, but I will prioritize scheduled appointments. You can book your appointment using this link: https://tinyurl.com/bdepjtd8

If you cannot make it to my scheduled office hours, please contact me to arrange an appointment at another time.

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Marion Franklin Cannon, MSIT

Marion Franklin Cannon is an award-winning Computer Science Lecturer at the University of West Georgia, specializing in the intersection of technical literacy, workforce education, and career development. A 2023 Governor’s Teaching Fellow, she uses a "Warm Demander" pedagogy to connect academic theory with the changing needs of the modern labor market.

Her extensive teaching background spans secondary and postsecondary levels, including roles at West Georgia Technical College, Chattahoochee Technical College, and Atlanta Public Schools. This diverse experience allows her to support students effectively through every stage of their professional transition. In addition to her faculty role, she serves as the Faculty Sponsor for the UWG Association for Computing Machinery-Women (ACM-W) student chapter and is a member of the Perry College Student Affairs Committee.

Marion is a credentialed Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF-I) and a Certified Career Services Provider (CCSP), as well as a Georgia Certified Professional Educator. Currently an Education Specialist (EdS) candidate in Workforce Education at the University of Georgia, she holds a Master of Science in Information Technology and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Administrative Management. In her free time, Marion is an avid pickleball player and a prolific crafter who enjoys creating intricate designs with fabric, beads, and vinyl.

  • A.A.S., Office Administration, Clayton State University, 2007
  • B.A.S., Administrative Management, Clayton State University, 2010
  • A.A.S., Computer Information Systems Networking Specialist, Chattahoochee Technical College, 2013
  • M.S., Information Technology, Kennesaw State University, 2016
  • Graduate Certificate, Health Information Technology, Kennesaw State University, 2016
  • Certified Professional Educator, Georgia Professional Standards Commission, 2023
  • Ed.S., Workforce Education, University of Georgia, 2026

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Career Development Credentials and Certifications

Marion is a Certified Career Services Provider (CCSP). This multi-purpose credential demonstrates the essential skills needed to provide career services in any setting. Marion's other career development credentials and certifications include:

  • Certified Student Career Coach (CSCC)
  • School Career Development Advisor (SCDA)
  • Facilitating Career Development Instructor (FCDI)
  • Global Career Development Facilitator – Instructor (GCDF-I)
  • Strong Interest Inventory (SII)
  • Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
  • Murphy-Meisgeier Type Indicator for Children (MMTIC)
  • Certified Hidden Job Market Coach (CHJMC)
  • Academy Certified Resume Writer (ACRW)
  • Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW)