Mallory H. Benedetto: An Educator Changing University Standards

Mallory H. Benedetto, an assistant professor of biology, serves as the quality enhancement plan coordinator. She spearheads improvements to freshman biology courses, such as BIOL 1014 Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology and BIOL 1020 Principles of Biology. Benedetto teaches FOCUS courses for these subjects, analyzing different study habits and methods.

As the quality enhancement plan coordinator, Benedetto focuses on enhancing each student’s educational experience. She aims to create learning environments that inspire curiosity, critical thinking and academic excellence.

The Monroe native began her academic journey at Tulane University, earning a bachelor’s degree in neuroscience and a master’s degree in pharmacology. Then, she pursued a degree in educational leadership at Louisiana Tech. Now, she combines her interest in neuroscience with her passion for education by teaching FOCUS.