My name is Karla
Pierce. I created this site in the summer of 2006, as a Graduate Fellow
in the Master of Arts philosophy program (Practical Philosophy and
Applied Ethics), at the University of North Florida, Jacksonville.
My first
career was in the hospitality industry. For nearly 15
years I worked in a variety of mostly small and local-owned bars,
restaurants, cafes, and clubs; in such cities as Seattle, Chicago,
Miami, and more. Now
in my second career, I am currently a Philosophy
instructor at Florida Community College at Jacksonville (FCCJ),
in Jacksonville, Florida. I teach Intro to Applied Ethics, Intro
to Philosophy, and more.
I've always
been intrigued by what values and principles people variously
apply in hospitality relationships and settings. Now, as I continue
expanding my knowledge and experience in this area, I want to
share what I've learned, here. Ultimately, I want to develop online
hospitality ethics courses, multimedia, and, various other education
materials.
