Learning designer focused on turning complex ideas into clear, practical learning solutions
What I do
I turn educational goals into meaningful learning experiences. A persistent learning problem requires a creative solution. My brain likes solving those. I analyze issues in context, determine what learners need, craft content into an effective learning experience, then using technology to bring it to life.
How I think
After nearly a decade in higher education—as a faculty member, curriculum designer, and, honestly, a lifelong student—I became fascinated by this question: How can I make this content more concise, engaging, and effective?
That’s where I start with every client. Working with individual clients and businesses in the last 4 years has give me a working answer: Start with people. See the problem in context, understand behavior, identify goals and outcomes. Let learning theory and instructional design shape the experience, and use technology to create the right solution.
How I work
Start with people, context, and goals—not technology.
Understand
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Translate those goals into active, engaging learning experiences.
Design
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Build a solution that is usable, actionable, and accessible.
Build
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Use feedback and results to refine what works.
Improve
Here’s what that looks like…
Surviving the Storm
Hurricane Preparedness & Safety
A scenario-based learning experience that helps new Florida residents prepare for an approaching hurricane. Learners help Jeff make decisions, build an emergency kit, create an evacuation plan, and protect his home.
Safe & Sound
Responsible Medication Disposal
A scenario-based learning experience that helps older adults and their caregivers make informed decisions about safely disposing of medication. Learners follow Sarah, visiting her mother for the weekend, as she researches proper medication disposal.
EZ_AI
Basic AI Tools for Project Managers
A 10 minute course developed in Rise 360 that explores what AI is, how it works, and introduces 3 basic AI tools to get started. Learners follow Rebecca, a project manager, as she explores how ChatGPT, Otter.ai, and ClickUp AI can help streamline her workflow and save her time.