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Alexandra Tsahiridis
Adjunct Professor
Alexandra Tsahiridis received her BA from the University of Arkansas and her first MA degree in Global History from American Public University System. She is currently working on her second MA degree in Psychology of Mental Health and Counseling from Capella University to be eligible for her license in counseling. She plans to get her PhD shortly after.
Alexandra's research covers the American Western frontier, Indigenous Studies, and Women's Studies, with an emphasis on the impact Western pop culture has had on society and history. As a speaker and philanthropist, Alexandra focuses her work on teaching classes, speaking to organizations about her historical findings, and researching different aspects of historical preservation and intersectionality.
In her free time, you can find Alexandra reading a book to add to her already large library, cultivating more plant growth, and traveling the world with her favorite companion, her dog Hemingway.
Education
M.A. American Public University System, 2021
B.A. University of Arkansas, 2020
Research Interests
American Wild West
Indigenous Studies
Women's Studies
Western Popular Culture
North American Borderland Studies
Intersectionality Studies