B.S. Biology, Willamette University
M.S. Environmental Science and Policy Analysis, Indiana University
Ed.D. Education and Learning Technologies, Pepperdine University
I have a unique skillset built on decades of service across diverse industries. My experience helps me spot patterns, identify the root causes of problems, and develop innovative solutions across constituencies.
#transformation #education #instructionaldesign #edtech
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Throughout my career, I have helped educate people in formal and informal settings, via social media, and using multimedia technologies. By considering the needs of a community, I design user-focused materials to connect people and facilitate understanding. Whether the community is a classroom of college students, an online social media group, or the general public, successful communication helps connect people and information. Those connections support learning and decision-making.
As an educator, I am a passionate advocate for science literacy, critical thinking, and evidence-based decision-making. I believe in organizational success through communication, trust, transparency, and compassion. With 25 years of experience in education, communications, and digital media, I love creating content that delivers information in the most useful, understandable format. I have experience designing formal and informal instructional materials for students in K-16. Past projects include science activity guides and videos, written online lessons for study.com, and literature reviews. I use backwards design, iterative development, and a combination of models and tools, including ADDIE, Storyline 360, and Adobe Creative Cloud.
As a scholar, my research interests include online learning communities, science education, and using technology to bring people together. I approach research as a pragmatist, using quantitative and qualitative data to not only measure variables but to understand the context in which they interact. Currently, I am researching novel approaches to general education that improve student outcomes and support retention.
#sciencecommunication #educationaltechnology #womeninstem #instructionaldesign