Hello,

I am a senior academic innovation specialist in the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB). I hold a doctorate in educational technology from Boise State University, a masters in distance education and e-learning from the University of Maryland University College, and a bachelors in marketing from Towson University.

Prior to joining UMB, I was the director of learning technology at the College of Southern Maryland and, formerly, the assistant director of e-Learning at Howard Community College. I have served as an instructional designer both remotely and on-campus for various higher education institutions. In these analogous roles, I have taught courses and workshops centered on instructional design, interaction, engagement, and communication with technology.
 
My research interests are in communication, community, and connectedness in online and blended learning environments. Specifically, I am interested in the teacher-student relation in these environments. This portfolio attempts to highlight some of my scholarship and practitioner-focused artifacts of teaching and learning over the years. Welcome and thank you for taking the time to visit.