What I Do…
I am the Director of Instructional Effectiveness for the Fulton Schools of Engineering. I work closely with administration and faculty to foster a culture of continuous instructional improvement, championing pedagogical methodology and designing engaging professional development to meet the needs of our diverse FSE faculty. My research focuses on the integration of technology-enabled active learning, improving educational outcomes for underrepresented STEM students, and the impact of professional development practices on faculty beliefs and student achievement.
What I Did…
Prior to my role as Director of Instructional Effectiveness, I oversaw the large-scale NSF IUSE grant, Just in Time Teaching with Two-Way Formative Feedback for Disciplinary Faculty (JTFD), which aimed to shift faculty instruction from instructor-centered, information-transmission teaching by lecture to more student-centered, conceptual-change learning by active learning and student engagement. Prior to joining ASU, I worked for ten years as an Assistant Principal and Instructional and Curriculum Coach, and as a high school math and science teacher in Title I high schools in the greater Phoenix area.
What I Studied…
I earned my PhD from Grand Canyon University in Psychology of Learning, Education, and Technology, with dissertation work focused on low-socioeconomic status student achievement in technology-enabled active learning STEM courses. I received my BA in Psychology from Colorado State University, followed by a Master’s degree in Education.
What I Like…
Outside of work, I enjoy reading, yoga, hiking, and traveling with my family. We spend a lot of time exploring the cooler climates of the Pacific Northwest and the UK, particularly the beautiful countryside of Wales.