Contributors

Jeannie Goodwin, CPA, CFE, MBA, MEd

Jeannie Goodwin is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and QuickBooks ProAdvisor. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Indiana University, an MBA from Texas A&M University, and a Master of Education in Learning and Technology from Western Governors University (WGU). With more than 30 years of experience in accounting, finance, and higher education, she has taught a wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses in accounting, forensic accounting, and finance.

In addition to her work in higher education, she has developed continuing professional education (CPE) content for Becker Professional Education and has held positions as a Controller in the construction industry, a Finance Manager in the aerospace manufacturing industry, and a Senior Consultant with Deloitte.

Outside of teaching, Jeannie enjoys traveling and exploring new places, baking, tackling home improvement projects, and spending time with her husband, her adult son, and her twin adult daughters.

Whether she’s teaching in the classroom or developing course materials, Jeannie’s goal is to make learning practical, engaging, and approachable. She believes every student can succeed with the right support, encouragement, and a little confidence.

Sharon Strickland, MS Taxation

I earned my Accounting and Taxation degrees from The University of Cincinnati.  I served the State of Ohio Department of Taxation as Audit and Tax Technical Training Manager. I currently teach and create course content related to Financial and Managerial Accounting, and Taxation of Individuals through The University of Cincinnati, Lindner School of Business and Clermont College, and Gateway Online as part of The Kentucky Community and Technical College System.  I have also taught accounting courses at The University of Dayton, Mount Saint Joseph University, and UC Blue Ash College.  I serve as Vice Chair of the Batavia Township Zoning Appeals Board and previously served on the Clermont County Chamber of Commerce’s Agenda for the Future , on the Finance Committee of the Clermont County Senior Services, as a board member of the Clermont County Planning Commission, as Program Manager of Batavia Rotary, and as voting manager for the Clermont County Board of Elections.

I enjoy teaching, creating content, participating in and leading yoga classes, gardening, and hiking with my friends and pets.  I offer yoga classes at my privately owned studio, am in a Euchre Club, and am the founding member of Mt. Holly Book Club. I enjoy life with my husband, a mechanic and builder.  My twin adult sons both work in the electrical industry where one is a mechanical engineer and the other a project manager.