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Neal Harmon, President & Co-Founder
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Neal Harmon, President and Co-Founder
The Basics:
Born in Burley, Idaho, Neal grew up in the rural farm area of Burley with his six brothers, three sisters and his cow, “Milky.” At about 12 years old, he resolved to help his family financially and planned a million dollar dairy (Milky, his cow, would give birth to female twins who would have female twins, who would have twins, etc). Married now six years, Neal spends as much time as possible with his wife Trisha (an airplane pilot) raising their boy and three girls.
Education/Experience Background:
Learning is one of Neal’s passions. He is always reading a new book. Neal holds a Masters of Science in Instructional Psychology and Technology from Brigham Young University (BYU), where he taught graduate and undergraduate education students to use technology in teaching. Using his programming, technical and instructional design skills, Neal led the development of multiple web sites for BYU and Family Literacy Centers, Inc. where he most recently served as Development Director. As Director he and his team produced over a dozen Instructional CD-ROM's and training materials for directors, parents, children and people who speak Spanish.
Languages
English and Spanish and about 10 computer languages.
Not Work
Spending time with his family, basketball, mountain biking , hiking, and drawing. He and Trisha and their son Michael love to go running together in the mornings and enjoy the sunrise. Neal publishes an online journal.
Quote:
"I've discovered (through great teachers in my life) a great truth of learning and growth -- I learn and grow the very most when I share everything I learn with those around me. This selfless insight into learning helps everyone win."
"Helping our son Michael (and later our other children) understand his rich heritage is the principal reason for FamilyLearn's foundation."
"Now, the great effort of many, many people have brought FamilyLearn to the point that other families can be a part as well. We hope it can have as much of an impact on you and your family as it has had on ours."
