The Passion
A lifelong learner
Starting Point
From an early age, I thought I wanted to be a classroom teacher. My passion for problem-solving and learning made teaching seem like the perfect fit for a career.
Throughout high school and college, I always found myself enjoying creating new lessons and projects that sought to teach students new things about history. Upon graduation from Purdue University, I was beyond excited to finally have an official teaching assignment at a Title 1 high school in Indiana.
Classroom experience
The Perfect Career
After teaching various subjects within the Social Studies field for six years, I found myself developing a new passion. This passion was instructional design. I wanted to find a career that put a high emphasis on creating meaningful, effective, and engaging learning experiences. My passion for both learning and instructional design led me to pursue a Masters in Learning Design and Technology from Purdue University.
Instructional design has provided me with the ideal career. This field not only encourages but forces me to surround myself with like-minded enthusiasts of learning. Through instructional design, I have formed relationships with individuals who frequently challenge my understanding of what effective learning looks like.
Although no longer in the classroom, my classroom experience, paired with my love of learning, has made instructional design the perfect career fit for me.
The future....?
My beliefs and approaches to instructional design are always changing to meet the needs of the audience. Whether it is working with Articulate Storyline, PowerPoint, or developing a course on an LMS, the ability to problem solve is just as enjoyable as when I was younger.
As we learn more about AI, the possibility of its integration into instructional design intrigues me. My desire to create the perfect learning experience in the most efficient way has led me to endless hours of AI research.
Learning-Focused Careers
Classroom Teacher
2016-2022
Student Success Coach
2022-2023
Content Writer
2023-Present
Learning Oriented Degrees
Bachelor's in Social Studies Education
2012-2016
Master's in Learning Design and Technology
2021-2023