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Leanne graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelors Degree in Biology and a Certificate in Opticianry/Optometric Technology. She worked in an Optometry office in Indianapolis prior to starting with Ivy Tech in 2017 as Program Chair of Optometric Technology. She is currently pursuing a Masters of Vision Science Degree through the IU School of Optometry.

The Optometric Technology Program is a great way for students to enter the healthcare field in as little as 9 months, working with Eye Doctors to promote eye and vision health. The Program offers a Technical Certificate (TC) - which is earned after 2 semesters, as well as an Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS) that usually takes an additional 2 semesters to complete.

In her "spare" time, Leanne is kept very busy by her twin 4 year olds, Maren and Maddox!

Most of the courses in the OPTI curriculum are 50% Lecture and 50% Lab. During Lecture, students learn concepts and collaborate with one another to solidify concpets. In Lab, students apply skills hands-on in the fully-equipped OPTI lab.

The best way to reach Leanne is through her Google Voice phone number: 317-868-2670 or by email: cshort50@ivytech.edu since she spends much of her time off campus right now, teaching and working virtually.

Classes Taught by Leanne:

**OPTI 201 (Anatomy & Physiology of the Eye)

**OPTI 111 (Intro to Ophthalmic Optics)

**OPTI 151 (Ophthalmic Procedures I)

**OPTI 120 (Ophthalmic Business Procedures)

**OPTI 131 (Ophthalmic Optics II)

**OPTI 251 (Ophthalmic Procedures II)

**OPTI 232 (Contact Lens Procedures)

**OPTI 252 (Refractive Concepts & Principles)

**OPTI 155 (Intro to Clinic)

**OPTI 254 (Clinical Practicum I)

**OPTI 255 (Clinical Practicum II)

OTHER courses in OPTI TC curriculum:

OPTI 153 (Ophthalmic Dispensing)

OPTI 121 (Ophthalmic Lens Laboratory Procedures

IVYT 112 (Student Success in Healthcare)

MATH 123 (quantitative reasoning - or higher)

HLHS 101 (medical terminology)