Marion Franklin Cannon, MSIT
Lecturer in Computer Science
678-839-4130
mcannon@westga.edu
Technology Learning Center - Room 2224
Office Hours
Spring Semester 2023
Monday AND Wednesday: In Office AND Online via Google Meet
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Tuesday AND Thursday: Online via Google Meet
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
If you cannot meet in person during office hours, please email me to make an appointment.
Marion previously served from 2020 to 2022 as a Career and Technical Education Teacher at the Atlanta College and Career Academy with Atlanta Public Schools. She taught theoretical and practical concepts, strategies, and techniques associated with the field of information technology within the CTAE Career Cluster. Also, Marion designed and implemented educational curricula for high school students in the Game Design, Programming, and Web Development Career Pathways.
In December 2022, Marion was selected as the runner-up of Teach For America’s 2022 Cognizant Innovation in Computer Science Education Award in the school-based category for her exemplary work in the community.
From 2017 to 2020, Marion was an Introduction to Computer Literacy Adjunct Instructor at Chattahoochee Technical College. She provided guidance and instruction to prepare students with the fundamental concepts and operations needed to use computers.
During her free time, Marion enjoys creating crafts using vinyl, paper, beads, fabric, and yarn.
- 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
- Graduate Certificate, Data Analytics and Intelligent Technology, Kennesaw State University, 2024
Spring 2023 Sections
- CS-1000 (Practical Computing) Section: E02 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource [ LMS Course Section External Resource ]
- CS-1300 (Introduction to Computing) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource [ LMS Course Section External Resource ]
- CS-1300 (Introduction to Computing) Section: 01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource [ LMS Course Section External Resource ]
- CS-1300 (Introduction to Computing) Section: 101 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource [ LMS Course Section External Resource ]
- CS-2100 (Intro to Web Development) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource [ LMS Course Section External Resource ]
Fall 2022 Sections
- CS-2100 (Intro to Web Development) Section: E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource [ LMS Course Section External Resource ]
Marion is a Certified Career Services Provider. 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:
- Facilitating Career Development Instructor
- Global Career Development Facilitator – Instructor
- Strong Interest Inventory
- Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
- Murphy-Meisgeier Type Indicator for Children
- Certified Hidden Job Market Coach
- Academy Certified Resume Writer
- Certified Professional Resume Writer