Bio

Mathematician. Teacher. Technology Enthusiast.

Mathematician.

I've always enjoyed numbers. As a child, I stayed up later than I should have to see the next series of consecutive digits on my digital clock. Looking back, that was the first indication of how much I would come to love mathematics.

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​Technology Enthusiast.

When word processing applications were introduced, I immediately took advantage of their usefulness to help my work stand out above others. This was just the beginning of my love for technology.

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I was very fortunate to enter the field of education when the technologies being used to teach were rapidly changing. New objects started to appear in the classroom: laptop computers, LCD projector panels, and desktop recording tools. These new tools allowed me to teach more efficiently. As changes continued, I was introduced to smart pens, interactive whiteboards, and learning management systems. I stayed on the cutting edge of emerging technologies and used them to improve my teaching. My innovation allowed me to extend both the classroom and my teaching beyond the concrete walls. Finally, I was able to “go home with students” and help them in the wee hours of the morning when they finally found time to work on their assignments.

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I found myself taking every opportunity, both formal and informal, to share with my colleagues how these tools have changed the ways that we teach and that students learn. Because of this, around 2006, I was asked to collaborate with the University of South Carolina to develop a course that focused on integrating technology into classroom instruction. Always a lifelong learner and because I was often on their campus, I took the opportunity to pursue a degree in educational technology and discovered instructional design. 

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Perfect Match!

Instructional design combines three of my passions: educating others, technology, and using creativity to solve challenging problems. As a trainer, I have helped others learn new skills and programs. Through my study of instructional design principles, I have gained a greater appreciation for the processes of teaching and learning and have explored ways to make training more effective. I have also become adept at using my strong analytical skills to conduct a needs assessment and to prepare and deliver authentic training solutions.

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I have always leveraged technology to create engaging and effective learning experiences. In return, I’ve been rewarded with the appreciation that learners have for gaining skills and learning new information that they can apply right away. 

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I still have a love for mathematics and I have found that the skills that I developed as a mathematician have served me well in instructional design. Mathematics has helped me appreciate structure and organization as it requires me to organize concepts and simplify complex ideas. These skills have served me well in instructional design as I organize topics in a clear and logical way. As someone who enjoys tackling complex problems, I continue to use this skill to create effective solutions to educational and training challenges. 

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Throughout my career, I’ve had the great fortune to work on some truly inspiring projects, while meeting many influential and creative individuals along the way. I believe in working together to create a whole that is greater than the sum of its parts. For more information about my experience, portfolio, or how we can collaborate on an upcoming project, get in touch today.