I earned my Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology from the State University of New York - University at Albany in 2010.  I have always had an interest in how memory and learning processes function.  

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I began working on my M.Ed. in Instructional Systems Technology at the University of North Carolina Charlotte in the fall of 2018 with the goal of becoming an instructional designer. 

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Photo by Jen Gianico

My concentration was in Online Learning and Teaching, allowing me to focus my studies on topics that are specific to developing and managing online learning in a higher education context.

 

In the program I learned how to effectively apply the phases of ADDIE to address instructional problems.  I have applied them to projects for myself and for a client. I also gained experience training instructors for online teaching. I find it very rewarding to work with a team and to work independently.   

 

Outside of my professional  activities, I enjoy travel and photography.   Both of these hobbies provide enriching experiences that have had a positive effect on my work.