Mary Anna Thornton Ph.D., MAET

Mary Anna Thornton Ph.D., MAET has a diverse work experience spanning several industries and roles. In 1992, they started their career at Quest Academy as an Assistant Head of School, where they stayed until 2001. Following that, they joined Conserve School as an Assistant Head of School from 2001 to 2014. In 2014, Mary Anna Thornton transitioned to Western Technical College as the Associate Dean of General Studies until 2017 before becoming the Director of Achieving the Dream and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion until 2019. During their time at Western Technical College, they played a crucial role in implementing changes that resulted in improved student success and a significant reduction in achievement gaps. In 2019, they joined T&W Consulting as a Senior Consultant, and later that year, they became the Wellness Coordinator at Camp Nicolet Inc. Currently, Mary Anna Thornton works as a Customer Success Manager at TaskTrain, where they focus on creating user support resources, implementing User Experience Design systems, and generating original content for the company blog.

Mary Anna Thornton Ph.D., MAET has a strong educational background with degrees in Anthropology, Educational Technology, and English Language and Literature. Mary Anna completed their Bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature from The University of Dallas from 1979 to 1983. Later, they pursued further education at Northwestern University, where they obtained a Ph.D. in Anthropology from 1984 to 1991. In 2008 to 2011, Mary Anna Thornton completed their Master of Arts in Educational Technology (MAET) from Michigan State University, further enhancing their expertise in this field.