Ed.D., Certified Hospitality Educator
Computer Instructor
Dr. Wygonik earned Bachelor of Science and Master of Education degrees in Business Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where she received the Outstanding Student Teacher Award. She also completed an educational doctorate in Instructional Design and Technology at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Wygonik has taught numerous business and computer courses at IUP. She has also designed and conducted Internet and Instructional Design workshops for educators.
Dr Wygonik is a Certified Hospitality Educator. The CHE designation is awarded by the Educational Institute of the American Hotel and Lodging Association. This certification recognizes professionalism, commitment, and expertise in the field of hospitality education. She is a member of AECT, the Association for Educational Communications and Technology and serves on the Board of Directors for the YMCA of Indiana County.
In addition, Dr. Wygonik also serves as associate director of IUP's Instructional Research Technologies area, located in Stabley Library.
CHOP (Cooks Helping Out Punxsutawney) a student service group she advises, is also important to Dr. Wygonik. The students who participate in CHOP lend their services to a variety of local volunteer groups within the community.
