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Joanne DiBenedetto-Leoni, Ed.D.

Joanne DiBenedetto-Leoni, Ed.D.

Adjunct Instructor at the University of Florida

Joanne DiBenedetto-Leoni, Ed.D.

Adjunct Instructor at the University of Florida


Joanne Leoni, Ed.D, is an adjunct instructor with the online programs for the College of Journalism and Communications. Her background is in marketing, and she has been teaching for over twenty years. She has a doctorate degree in higher education and master’s degrees. She is actively involved with organizations, presenting at conferences and seminars, and she has done many teacher training workshops. She truly enjoys being able to work with individuals and to exchange and share information about how we learn, and most importantly, what we can do with the many things we learn.

When she is not teaching or involved with education or marketing programs and work, she takes care of her family that also includes three dogs. She belongs to several organizations in the Broward County area of South Florida that work to help and support women and children. It is very rewarding for her to work with others who may need help developing their skills and knowledge and to assist them with gaining a better chance for career and personal growth.

Her philosophy with education is that everyone can learn something.  It may not be the same amount, topic, or skill, yet there is an opportunity for all to obtain some information that may help them change, improve, and gain. It is a natural curiosity that brings us to strive to know more and to try new things. If we capture that curiosity, we can uncover valuable and great knowledge.

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