Meet Dr. Harold Fisher
Degrees and Experience
- Ed.D., Teacher Leadership (Walden University)
- M.A., Organizational Leadership (Summit University)
- M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction (Our Lady of the Lake University)
- M.Ed., Instructional Technology (American Intercontinental University)
- B.S., Biblical Studies (College of Biblical Studies)
Biography and Professional Achievements
Dr. Harold L. Fisher has been a professor at College of Biblical Studies in Houston, Texas since 2009, and has been teaching online for multiple universities since 2007. Prior to becoming a professor, he taught at his alma mater Galena Park High School, and Spring Independent School District (I.S.D.) for a total of eight years.
Fisher was the recipient of the 2009 Teacher of the Year award in Spring I.S.D. and the 2009 Teacher of the year for the Spring I.S.D. Virtual High School, featured as the 2009 Teacher of the Month (June) by KPRC Channel 2 Houston, and in 2009 he was recognized by Harris County Region 4 as Teacher of the Year. Recently, he was nominated (by his peers) and was inducted into the Delta Epsilon Chi Honor Society for Biblical Higher Education for his intellectual achievement, Christian character, and leadership ability.
He has been married to his beautiful wife, Kym since 1993. They have three kids, Brittani, Nicholas, and Sydnee.
In the midst of all of this, Fisher's greatest joy is looking back and seeing how God has sovereignly orchestrated the details of his life. The young man who initially didn't want to go to college honors his mother's advice by obeying the call of the Father!
Publications
- Fisher, H. L., Microsoft Office 2010 Made Easy. Create Space Publications, 2013.
- Fisher, H. L., A Technology Workbook for Christian Learners. Create Space Publications, 2012.
- Fisher, H. L., Virtual Schooling Through the Eyes of Teachers. Charleston, SC: Create Space Publications, 2012.
- Fisher, H. L., Attitudes and Perspectives About Teaching of Teachers who Provide Online Instruction at the Secondary Level. (January 2012). ProQuest Dissertations & Thesis database - Walden University, 2012.
Peer-reviewed Journal Publications
- An Overview of Virtual School Literature - Submitted 5/28/15, Journal of Societal and Cultural Research.
- The Application of Real-World Strategies in a Virtual Learning Environment - Submitted 05/27/2015, Journal of Societal and Cultural Research.
- Attitudes and Perspectives About Teaching of Teachers who Provide Online Instruction at the Secondary Level. Submitted 05/27/2015, Journal of Societal and Cultural Research.