The Henry Ford
Erika Niemann is an experienced teaching and research assistant at Mississippi State University since August 2015, contributing to academic projects and supporting students. Concurrently, Erika serves as a guest service associate at The Henry Ford since March 2014, demonstrating strong customer service skills. Previous experience includes working as a substitute teacher with PESG from March 2014 to June 2015, focusing on 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade students primarily in one middle school. Erika holds a Master of Arts in Applied Anthropology from Mississippi State University (2015-2018) and a Bachelor of Arts in Archaeology and Culture of the Ancient Near East, as well as Philosophy, from Lycoming College (2006-2010). Education includes a high school diploma from Kennedy High School (2002-2006).
The Henry Ford
The Henry Ford provides unique educational experiences based on authentic objects, stories, and lives from America's traditions of ingenuity, resourcefulness and innovation. Our purpose is to inspire people to learn from these traditions to help shape a better future. Our vision is that The Henry Ford will be a nationally recognized destination and force for fueling the spirit of American Innovation, invention and entrepreneurship and inspiring a can-do culture.