Cheryl Massey

Cheryl Massey is a Clinical Instructor of Nutrition and Family Sciences at the University of Central Arkansas (UCA). She holds a BS and MS in Family and Consumer Sciences from UCA. Her teaching portfolio includes courses such as Lifespan Development, Family Resource Management, Aging and the Family, and Child Advocacy. Prior to UCA, she taught at Henderson State University, where she also directed the laboratory preschool. She has experience in both on-campus and online instruction and has a background as a small business owner. Her professional interests span family dynamics, child advocacy, and early childhood education.

• Education:
  • Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences, University of Central Arkansas
  • Master of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences, University of Central Arkansas

Dr. Massey's research and teaching focus on practical applications of family resource management, aging populations, and advocacy in child welfare. Her experience in early childhood education, gained through her role as a preschool director, further enriches her contributions to family and consumer sciences education.

In her previous role at Henderson State University, she integrated hands-on learning through laboratory settings, emphasizing experiential education. Her career path reflects a blend of academic teaching, administrative leadership, and entrepreneurial ventures.