Spotlight – Dr. Monica Franklin, Associate Dean of Career Education/Allied Health and Professional Programs

Monica_FranklinDr. Monica M. Franklin
Associate Dean of Career Education/Allied Health and Professional Programs 
Florida State College at Jacksonville

Monica has worked at the College since 2008. She served as a Professor of Dental Hygiene and as the faculty liaison for the School of Health Sciences before transitioning into her current position. Monica believes that “when you teach you learn and when you learn you teach,” and she constantly strives to keep students actively engaged in the learning processes. She is considered a leader in multidisciplinary collaborations and interprofessional education.

Monica received her Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene from Florida Community College at Jacksonville in 2000 and her Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene from St. Petersburg College. She earned a Master of Health Science with a concentration in Higher Education from Nova Southeastern University. Her doctoral degree in Health Science was also earned from Nova Southeastern University.

Monica is blessed to have a supportive family, which includes a husband, four children and one grandchild.

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