Project Manager
Florida Virtual School

Dr. Tina Tang Piper has traveled the world, and has helped bring the world’s knowledge to thousands of students. As an expert in education and technology, she has helped design and implement instructional systems for delivering all forms of learning.

Dr. Piper has worked as a senior ERP software consultant for many years, traveling throughout the United States , Europe and Asia . As the person responsible for FLVS client technology support, she uses her knowledge and experience to answer clients’ needs and provide the best customer service possible. Her goal is the seamless integration of FLVS courseware with each client’s local course delivery system and IT infrastructure.

Dr. Piper knows the importance of integrating technology into education. She has worked as a senior programmer for companies such as Federal Express and Hilton Hotels, creating software that supported company objectives. She has also worked on instructional design projects, analyzing desired learning outcomes, and creating instructional delivery systems for achieving those outcomes. Her working experience in computer software development and her educational background enables her to understand the integration process from both educational and technology perspectives.

Because of its instructional model, Dr. Piper chose FLVS as the place to continue her work of integrating technology and education. Her scholarly studies of student learning styles and the individualizing of learning cause her to believe that the FLVS approach makes it the leader in online learning. She also believes that FLVS provides opportunities for continued research into the effective uses of instructional technology.

Dr. Piper earned her doctoral degree in Instructional Design and Technology, and her master degree in School Psychology from the University of Memphis . She also earned her master degree in Computer-based Education, and her B.S. in Psychology from Beijing Normal University . While not working, she enjoys traveling, exercising and spending time with her husband and their two daughters.