Beyond the Portfolio
(About Me)
Beyond the Portfolio
(About Me)
This space offers a glimpse into what drives me—the curiosity, creativity, and lived experiences that shape how and why I design.
My journey into instructional design didn’t begin with software or theory. It began with travel and time spent in schools across the world, working alongside learners, educators, and communities that continually challenged me to look deeper—at learning, at myself, and at the world we share.
Along the way, I’ve leaned into the unknown, adapted across cultures, and grown through every iteration—professionally and personally.
I have spent 20+ years living and learning around the world—in places where languages, cultures, and ways of thinking intersect in meaningful ways, where diversity is celebrated, and local ways of life shape our individuality and sense of self. Learning is not simply delivering content. Learning is about igniting wonder and inspiring exploration. It sparks joy. And great learning cultivates thinking that invites us to question, metacognize, and deepen our understanding of the world we live in.
At the heart of my work is the belief that learning should motivate and empower the individual. Whether working with young learners in the classroom or collaborating with international colleagues, I’ve discovered that the most powerful learning happens when we are curious, challenged to think deeply, and supported in seeing ourselves as competent and agentic
My design process begins with empathy—understanding the learner’s needs, context, and goals. I apply learner-centered frameworks that promote conceptual understanding, inquiry, critical and creative thinking, and inclusive as well as accessible experiences. Whether it’s a live online session or a self-paced course, my goal is to create spaces where thinking is visible, curiosity is honored, and learning feels personal and engaging.
University Degrees
(B.A., B.Ed, M.Ed)
LXD:
Orientation to the Profession
University of Michigan
(Coursera)
LXD:
Theories & Framework
University of Michigan
(Coursera)
UbD Certification
IDOL Badge
IDOL Badge
IDOL Badge
IDOL Badge
IDOL Badge
German - Conversational
French - Conversational
Korean/Thai - Beginner