About Me

Before becoming a bona fide Instructional Designer, I first learned how to design learning experiences while a GTA at Purdue University. There, I taught in the First-Year Writing program (FYW), where I had to learn how to design learning experiences for engineering, business, and liberal arts majors. After I received my Ph.D in Literary Studies from Purdue, I then taught for a number of years at several different types of institutions, including regional state schools and small private liberal arts institutions. There, I continued to learn how to adapt my teaching and design for different student populations, including first-time college students and student athletes. 

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After a brief retreat to the non-profit and government sectors, I returned to higher education in 2022 as an Instructional Designer at the University of North Dakota. In this role, I wear two Kentucky Derby-sized hats. I wear my first hat when I work in the role of an instructional designer. In this role, I assess course alignments, design engaging learning experiences, and wrangle technology for the College of Nursing and Professional Development. I don my second hat working closely with our accessibility initiatives as our campus prepares for the new Title II regulations. 

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Whether I'm wearing my first or second hat (or both together), I strive to create welcoming, affirming, and accessible learning experiences for all learners!