Morton expressed that she wanted to change the stigma around the field of family and consumer science, so she became active with the Alabama State Department of Education. When sharing about her career in business she says, “After three years in the corporate world, I knew that I wanted more from a career, and I wanted to share my talents in the community.” It was at this point in her life when she decided to enroll at the University of Montevallo where she earned her Master of Education in Secondary Education with a focus in Family Consumer Science. Prior to graduating from Auburn, she began an internship at Saks Incorporated – Parisian Division in Birmingham, AL, where she was later offered a permanent position as an assistant buyer. Although she was originally on the pre-veterinary track, she changed her path at her freshman orientation. Morton went on to pursue her undergraduate degree in apparel merchandising, design, and production management from Auburn University. Such leadership also led to her current role as the Executive Director of College Admissions Made Possible (CAMP) in Birmingham, AL.Īfter graduating from ASMS, Dr. Morton’s life during and after ASMS has included impactful leadership with pivotal moments which led her to receive many awards including the North Jefferson Middle School Teacher of the Year, Jefferson County Secondary Teacher of the Year, and Association of Career and Technical Education National New Teacher of the Year. Through her work with her students and many other youth across the state of Alabama, she is preparing upcoming generations for college and their future careers. Briana Morton is an outstanding ASMS alumna (Class of 1999) and community leader.
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