Hello,

I am a senior academic innovation specialist in the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning and adjunct assistant professor 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 adjunct faculty and instructional designer both remotely and on-campus for various higher education institutions. In these analogous roles, I have taught courses and workshops centered on qualitative research, online teaching, instructional design, and communication with technology.
 
My research interests are in communication, community, and closeness in online and blended learning environments. Specifically, I am interested in the teacher-student relation in these environments. This portfolio highlights 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.