For Thursday 02/06/25, the campus will be closed until 12 noon today due to the severe weather. All classes scheduled after 12 noon will take place as scheduled. Students should check Canvas for details on classes.
Professor Perkinson earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Communication and Theater Arts from Eastern Michigan University. Currently, she is pursuing a doctoral degree in Global Leadership and Change at Pepperdine University.
With over 30 years of experience in higher education, Professor Perkinson is adept at creating engaging and inclusive learning environments, whether in-person or virtual. Her student-centered approach ensures that every individual feel valued and heard.
Professor Perkinson teaches a variety of communication courses, including Argumentation and Debate, Business Communication, Interpersonal & Intercultural Communication, Leadership Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Small Group Communication, Storytelling, and Written Communication. At LTU, she teaches Public Speaking and Professional and Technical Writing.
In the corporate world, Professor Perkinson serves as a Training and Development Manager and holds certifications as an Instructional Designer, Mental Health First Aid Instructor, and Red Cross CPR Instructor.
Beyond academia and the corporate sector, she has a rich performing arts background, having worked as an actress in theater and film, a radio broadcaster, a professional dance teacher and choreographer, and contributed to her church’s television live broadcast ministry.
In her personal life, Professor Perkinson is married with two adult sons and a beloved dog named Blue.
Use Your Cell Phone as a Document Camera in Zoom
From Computer
Log in and start your Zoom session with participants
From Phone
To use your cell phone as a makeshift document camera