About Me

The Great Collide

During my first year of college as an undergraduate student, I fell in love with the study of communication. Since that time, my passion for communication has grown astronomically.

After completing a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communication Studies, I started working toward a Master of Arts Degree in Communication and Leadership. My goal was to share my passion for communication with others by taking on the role of a college instructor.

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As a graduate student, I wanted to learn how college instructors became prepared to teach courses. I knew that K-12 educators generally received formal training in education, but I was not sure about college instructors. I needed to know more.

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I researched, I interviewed educators, and I continually wondered how college instructors become prepared to teach. Finally, I reached my great "a-ha" moment!

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Instructional design: my new flourishing passion and the answer to my questions. I soon began my new journey as an instructional designer. I became the go-person who helps college instructors learn about and implement educational best practices in their courses.

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The true magic happened when I discovered that the key to instructional design is effective communication. My passions collided and changed the way I see the world. The pieces of the educational puzzle finally fit for me.