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About Me

 I am an educator learning instructional design. I am passionate about creating inclusive, accessible, engaging, and effective learning experiences. I have a background in K-12 education with 16 years of experience. I have taught all grade levels and have a deep understanding of teaching and learning.

My transition from the classroom to instructional design has been motivated by my creativity. I get excited about ways to improve curriculum with technology integration in conjunction with using learner-centered design strategies. Learning should be interactive, engaging, accessible, and most of all meaningful. I’m committed to continuous improvement through implementation and evaluation iterations while utilizing emerging technologies, multimedia, and instructional best practices to achieve that goal.

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