I'm a higher education professional specializing in supporting educators on their journey to pedagogical excellence. I created this website to provide resources for higher education professionals. Whether you're seeking innovative strategies for student engagement, looking to refine your teaching approach or need guidance on curriculum development, I'm dedicated to empowering educators with the tools and insights needed to succeed in today's educational landscape.
This website provides background on my skill set, resources I create and use in my classes, and a curated list of resources for higher education professionals and leaders.
My Background
I'm a seasoned educator with over 15 years of experience in higher education and over 20 years of teaching and training experience. With a background in teaching, instructional design, technology, business, and coaching, I bring a deep understanding of pedagogy/andragogy, instructional design, and student engagement strategies to support learning environments that lead to student success.
My Philosophy and Framework
I see three key components that make up a learning environment: courses, faculty, and students.
Courses should be designed following established quality standards. In my experience, I often refer to the standards provided by SUNY's OSCQR Rubric and Quality Matters Standards for course design.
In higher education, faculty are typically hired as subject matter experts. They need to learn how to transform their expertise into teachable content so that students can learn. I believe that faculty require training in instructional strategies, best practices, lesson and program planning, classroom management, and technology integration at a minimum.
Lastly, students need to be prepared to learn, which necessitates having the necessary prior knowledge to be successful with the course content and possessing fundamental digital literacy skills to navigate today's learning spaces (online and in classrooms).
This leads to the following formula for success:
My Approach
I believe in the transformative power of effective teaching and learning by focusing on practical strategies for community college and university faculty. My approach is grounded in collaboration, reflection, and best practices. Whether you’re a new instructor navigating your first semester or a seasoned professor seeking to innovate your teaching approach, the goal is for this website to support you every step of the way.
