Hello Everybody

          Hello everybody! My name is Gallayanee Yaoyuneyong. My students call me “Dr. Y” but my friends and fellow classmates call me “Beauty”. While I was born and grew up in Bangkok, Thailand, I eventually came to the U.S. to further my education. I received a Master’s in merchandising from Eastern Michigan University and a Ph.D. in product development from Florida State University. I currently teach Fashion Merchandising in the College of Business at the University of Southern Mississippi (USM). So far I have worked at USM for 4 years. 

          Even though I have earned a Ph.D. and now work as a scholar, I still try to further my education. I believe that learning is a part of life. When you stop learning, your life is finished. Therefore, every day for me is a brand new learning day. 

         Furthermore, as an educator, I am interested in equipping my students, not only with skills and knowledge related to fashion merchandising, but also with the competencies necessary for success in any field. In this way, I hope to help my students gain a competitive edge for their futures. This is one of the reasons I have been taking instructional technology classes.

         In fall of 2010, I took IT 644 (Advanced Hypermedia Development), and in spring of 2011, I took IT 755 (Web-based Instruction) as well as IT 780 (Seminar in Instructional Technology). Currently, this summer, I am taking IT 648 (Telecommunications in Education) and IT 709 (Administration in Instructional Technologies). Through the firsthand experience I gained during these classes, I have been able to integrate new technologies, especially Web 2.0 applications, into my classes and into the USM Fashion Merchandising program.

          When I have free time, I usually eat, sleep, cook, watch movies, knit, crochet, and play games. My favorite games are Set, Pit, Settlers of Catan, Yahtzee, and more. I don’t like playing computer game much (except for Plants vs Zombies on my iTouch). Recently, I have become interested in gardening. I like to grow edible plants more than pretty plants. It is my hope that one day I will transform from an amateur to an expert gardener so I can have a lot of food to eat.