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ABOUT ME

  • My background is in teaching (higher education/medical education contexts), instructional design, simulation, acting, directing, training, administration, and leadership.

  • My passion is to connect learners from all walks of life with authentic, immersive learning experiences, including live person simulation. 

  • Through creativity, scholarship, and focused study, I implement instructional best practices into my classroom to bring to life what I learn as a doctoral student.

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EDUCATION

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Currently pursuing PhD in Instructional Design, Development, and Evaluation, expected graduation 2024 

Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York 

Masters in Instructional Design, Development, and Evaluation, 2019 

Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York 

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama, with honors, 2001 

Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York 

Certificate of Completion 2011 

Immersion Medicine for SP Educators, Association of Standardized Patient Educators 

Certificate of Completion, 2008 

Educational Research Workshop Series, Association of Standardized Patient Educators 

CERTIFICATION

Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE), 2012-2019 

  • Simulated Patient/Participant (SP) Methodology

    • SP Training​

    • SP Quality Assurance

  • Authenticity in Simulation

  • Experiential Learning

  • Immersive Learning

  • Feedback-giving Skills

  • Communication Skills

  • Assistive Technology

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