Margaret E. Machara

Margaret E. Machara serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Human Sciences at Tennessee State University's College of Agriculture, holding this faculty position continuously since joining the institution in 2004.

Her academic credentials include:

• BS in Family and Child Development (Minors: Psychology, Sociology) from Virginia Tech
• MS in Family and Child Development from Auburn University
• PhD from the University of Kentucky

Research focuses on Human Development, Parenting, Family Relationships, Healthy Living, and Early Learning with emphasis on practical community applications. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with real-world family support systems, particularly examining how educational interventions strengthen parent-child dynamics and community health outcomes.

Publication trends reveal sustained engagement with service-learning pedagogy and family-centered early education from 2003-2010, demonstrating consistent contributions to child development literature and practical educational resources.

Professional recognition includes:

• School of Agriculture and Consumer Sciences Teacher of the Year (2009)

Teaching portfolio spans 12 courses including Child Development, Family Relationships, and Senior Project supervision, with documented student involvement in community needs assessments for the Community Action Council. Extension activities feature Healthy Living curriculum development for Habitat for Humanity youth programs.