Northeast MS CC Mathematics / Sciences Division

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Carlena Benjamin

Biology

Mrs. Benjamin is a native of Booneville, Mississippi and is a 1997 graduate of New Site High School. She received a B.S. degree in Biological Sciences from Mississippi State University in 2001 and continued her education to receive her 7 – 12 teaching license in General Science, Biology, and Chemistry.  She began her teaching career at Thrasher High School where she taught Physical Science, Biology I and II, Anatomy and Physiology and Science Skills.  While teaching, she continued her education and received a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Secondary Science Education at the University of Mississippi in 2005.  Carlena joined the NE faculty in 2007.  She is married to Burton Benjamin and they have two daughters, Lily and Lola.

 

Educational Background

·         B.S. in Biological Sciences, Mississippi State University

·         M.Ed., The University of Mississippi

Contact Information

Office: 117 McCoy Hall

Phone: (662) 720-7429

Email: cmbenjamin@nemcc.edu

Courses Taught

·         Principles of Biology I

·         Principles of Biology II

·         Principles of Anatomy and Physiology