ABOUT ME
Senior Instructional Design Manager, Purdue University Online
I serve as a Senior Instructional Design Manager at Purdue University Online (West Lafayette), where I lead a talented team of instructional designers and video producers. Together, we collaborate with Purdue faculty, corporate partners, and university stakeholders to support online teaching and learning. Our work includes learning design, course and video development, and providing guidance to faculty and adjuncts to enhance courses and foster dynamic learning communities. We focus on innovations and effective practices in instructional design to create impactful educational experiences.
One of the aspects I enjoy most about my role is connecting with diverse stakeholders—department heads, faculty members, adjuncts, external partners, and colleagues across various offices at Purdue. I am incredibly proud of my team and feel fortunate to work alongside some of the most creative, professional, and dedicated individuals at Purdue University Online!
Doctoral Student (ABD), Purdue University
As a current doctoral student in Learning, Design, and Technology at Purdue University, I am focused on gaining the knowledge and skills to be a an effective instructor and researcher. In particular, my focus is on increasing my capacity to:
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Identify and understand problems in instructional design settings
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Sharing evidence-based practices with practitioners and faculty
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Examining the role of presence in online courses
Purdue University
2024, 2022 Recipient of the Best in Class / Great Place to Work Award
UPCEA
2023 UPCEA Outstanding Service in Postsecondary Instructional Design Award, University Professional and Continuing Education Association.
D2L
2022 D2L Excellence Award
Purdue University
2023, 2020, 2018 Recipient of the Bravo Award