I can help you transform your complex course content into engaging learning experiences that resonate with diverse student audiences. Drawing from extensive work with faculty across disciplines, I help instructors develop accessible, impactful courses that keep students motivated and achieve learning objectives.

Whether you're looking to redesign an existing course or create new curriculum, my background in learning theory and educational technology can help you:

- Turn challenging subject matter into clear, digestible content that maintains academic rigor

- Design assessments that meaningfully measure student progress

- Integrate practical technology solutions that enhance rather than complicate the learning experience

Let's create courses that work for both you and your students - maintaining your academic standards while increasing student engagement and success.

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Looking to develop effective training programs or enhance your curriculum? My cross-sector experience in healthcare, higher education, K-12, and corporate training can help you create successful learning experiences. Whether you're a college instructor seeking to improve student engagement or an organization needing impactful professional development, I can help bridge the gap between educational theory and practical application.

Translating complex material into clear, engaging content might look like:

- Streamlining technical content into clear, engaging learning materials

- Building assessments that meaningfully measure progress

- Creating practical learning solutions that resonate with your audience

Whether you're updating a single course or developing an entire curriculum, my experience across sectors means building proven strategies in diverse learning environments, while always adapting solutions to fit your specific context and learners' needs.

Having worked at community colleges, private universities, and public research institutions, I understand the unique challenges each faces - and how to turn those challenges into opportunities for better teaching and learning.

Community colleges taught me the art of flexible course design. Working with faculty, we've created engaging learning experiences that work for diverse student populations, from career-changers to first-generation students. Every course needs to be accessible, rigorous, and most importantly, relevant to students' goals.

In private university settings, I've guided in-person and remote teams in developing training that made a real difference in student success. By focusing on practical, evidence-based approaches to teaching and learning, we've seen meaningful improvements in student retention and engagement.

My work with public research universities has centered on building bridges - whether connecting STEM-H programs with industry partners or helping international students navigate their academic journey. I’m well-versed in working with diverse populations, and even wrote my dissertation as a means for advocacy for international student populations.

These collaborations have led to innovative programs that support both student success and institutional goals.

I bring a robust academic foundation to my teaching career, holding a Ph.D. in Education with an emphasis in Instructional Design and Technology, an MSEd. in Higher Education with concentration in International Higher Education from Old Dominion University, and a B.A. in Communication with a focus on Graphic Design from Longwood University.

My teaching portfolio spans, continuing education, graduate and undergraduate levels, including extensive experience as an Adjunct Instructor at Regent University, where I designed and taught a comprehensive suite of graduate-level courses in the Masters of Education Technology program.

At Old Dominion University, I demonstrated versatility in teaching both career development courses and STEM general education classes, consistently engaging large cohorts of students while fostering critical thinking and practical skill development.

Throughout my teaching career, I've strived to maintain a student-centered approach, successfully balancing rigorous academic standards with real-world application, particularly in areas of technology integration, design thinking, and career development.

Need to bring your course content to life with multimedia? From creating engaging videos to designing interactive learning modules, I can help you choose and use the right digital tools for your teaching goals - without getting overwhelmed by technology.

Looking to make your course materials more visually appealing and professional? My background in digital design, photography, and videography means we can create polished, engaging content that captures student attention.

Whether you need help with:

- Creating professional-looking course materials with Adobe Creative Suite

- Developing interactive learning modules using Articulate/Rise 360

- Producing clear, engaging video content with tools like Camtasia or Premiere Pro

- Making learning management system such as Canvas, Google Classroom or Blackboard work better for you and your students

I stay current with emerging digital tools so you don't have to, helping you find simple solutions to technical challenges. Together, we can focus on what matters most: creating effective learning experiences that engage your students.

My passion for improving education shows up in my research too. I've shared practical insights and evidence-based strategies through articles in Tech Trends, International Journal of Design for Learning, and Performance Improvement. These publications are a crosswalk between my upbringing overseas with my desire to help international students succeed in their higher educational pursuits.

My research impact also extends beyond traditional academic publishing, as evidenced by a feature in The Study Hall by Instructure on diversity-focused classroom strategies.

I actively share insights through my blog, providing educators with quick resources, course design ideas, and best practices for instruction.

I'm passionate about helping other educators grow and succeed. By sharing what I've learned about instructional design and educational technology, and learning from my fellow colleagues, together we make this field better from everyone!

Staying current in education means constantly learning and growing. I maintain a range of certifications that help me better serve educators and learners, including:

- Canvas LMS certification for optimizing online learning environments

- Quality Matters credentials in accessibility and course design, ensuring inclusive learning experiences

- True Colors Facilitation certification for better understanding diverse learning and communication styles

- Career Services Facilitator certification to support career development integration

Beyond the classroom, I serve as a member of the United States Air Force Auxiliary (Civil Air Patrol), where leadership development and service to others reinforce my commitment to lifelong learning and community impact.

What matters most isn't the awards themselves, but what they represent: creating opportunities for learners and building inclusive educational environments.

The Virginia Community College System recognized my efforts with two Excellence in Education Awards for building opportunity, collaboration, and inclusivity.

My work in eLearning earned national recognition from the Instructional Technology Council, while my commitment to diversity and administrative excellence was acknowledged with both the John R. Broderick Diversity Champion Award and Administrator of the Year Award at Old Dominion University.

Working with cadets through the United States Air Force Auxiliary (Civil Air Patrol) as a STEM educator has been especially rewarding, allowing me to inspire the next generation of leaders while developing their career readiness skills.

I thrive on keeping multiple exciting projects in motion. Right now, I'm diving into two dynamic consulting opportunities - a faculty development project with a local community college and a course design contract for national public safety initiatives.

Between consulting sessions, I'm feeding my curiosity through a steady-stream of materials focused on innovation in design and I am crossing my fingers for a chance to geek out at InstructureCon, or AdobeMAX this year.

My biggest passion project at the moment? I'm putting the finishing touches on a practical workbook for hands-on professional development workshop materials.

Stay tuned, this list (and this entire page) are always evolving!