Penny Piercy

Penny Piercy is Full-time Lecturer in Information Science Technology at the University of Houston's College of Technology. Her teaching focuses on technical communication, digital literacy, and leadership in technology contexts. With a background in literature and instructional design, she integrates humanities perspectives into technology education.

Prior to joining UH, Piercy taught technical writing at Lone Star College for 15 years and developed distance learning curriculum for Indiana University's Division of Extended Studies. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges medieval textual analysis with contemporary digital communication frameworks.

Professional experience includes leadership roles in educational nonprofits, where she designed parent education programs emphasizing digital accessibility and multigenerational learning.