Dr. John J. Medina
Author, Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School
Dr. John J. Medina, a developmental molecular biologist, has a lifelong fascination with how the mind reacts to and organizes information. He is the author of the New York Times bestseller "Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School" -- a provocative book that takes on the way our schools and work environments are designed.
His latest book is a must-read for parents and early-childhood educators: "Brain Rules for Baby: How to Raise a Smart and Happy Child from Zero to Five." Medina is an affiliate Professor of Bioengineering at the University of Washington School of Medicine. He is also the director of the Brain Center for Applied Learning Research at Seattle Pacific University.
Kari Barlow
Assistant Vice President
Arizona State University
Kari Barlow is an Assistant Vice President for ASU Online at Arizona State University. Her focus is on implementation and modification of university and partner processes to ensure the development of rigorous, scalable online programs that promote student retention and graduation. Kari manages both the Knewton and Pearson relationship with ASU, as well as several other initiatives. She has been at ASU since 1986 and has advanced the institution's ability to achieve organizational goals through deployment of cross-functional teams in a large higher education setting, and by designing, developing, and implementing advanced technology solutions to drive organizational goals.
Dr. Jeff Borden
VP of Instruction & Academic Strategy
Pearson eCollege
Dr. Jeff Borden has a Master’s in Rhetoric/Human Communication and his Doctorate in Education Leadership. Jeff has created, taught, and administered several upper and lower division Communication and Computer courses for several Universities and Community Colleges around the country since 1998. Additionally, he has assisted faculty, administrators, and trainers from diverse fields in conceptualizing and designing both on-ground and online courses as well as given direction to schools for total program success. Finally, Jeff speaks around the world giving keynote addresses, presenting his “Master Teacher” workshops, performing stand-up comedy, giving creativity seminars, and continues to publish within his field of study. Recently, Jeff has spoken to the U.S. Congress’ Education Committee, keynoted at a 12,000 audience member conference in Sao Paulo, Brazil, spoke in the 2nd Life NMC Symposium for the Future, and been asked to determine the “Academic Vision” for eCollege as well as looking for future trends in eLearning. Read more from Jeff at: fwd.pearson.com/members/jeffborden/.
Marni Baker Stein
Senior Associate Dean
Columbia University
Marni Baker Stein, PhD, Senior Associate Dean of Curriculum and Instruction, Columbia University School of Continuing Education, has worked as a program and curriculum designer for twenty years at educational institutions in the U.S. and abroad. She has designed and developed online and blended instructional experiences and curricula for a wide range of educational institutions and contexts including: Columbia University in the City of New York, The University of Pennsylvania, Temple University's Project Shine, and The School District of Philadelphia. Marni holds a PhD in Teaching, Learning and Curriculum from the University of Pennsylvania.
Teri Barnes
Associate Professor Mathematics
McLennan Community College
Teri L. Barnes, Associate Professor Mathematics at McLennan Community College, has taught at every level of education from kindergarten through to her current position at McLennan Community College. A Pearson Faculty Advocate, she also was part of the faculty advisory board whose input helped to shape the new design MyLabs platform, specifically regarding MyMathLab. Teri holds a BBA from Northwood University and an MS in Mathematics from Tarleton State University. She is currently using the MyLabs new design while piloting the Grimaldo text and eCourse for Pearson.
Michael Barr
Program Chair
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Dr. Michael Barr is an organizational psychologist specializing in leadership and motivation. He joined TCSPP in 2001 as program faculty in the IO Program, and as director of the school’s Consulting Center. He has coached many high-potential leaders at all levels of responsibility, from entry level professionals to senior executives. He also has extensive experience in organizational assessment and selection test development. Currently, he is on a research team at Shriner’s Hospitals. Dr. Barr’s expertise covers a wide variety of workplace issues including job satisfaction, employee motivation and loyalty, leadership development, stress, trends, team building, and 360 feedback.
Patricia Bassett
Director of Online Learning
Palm Beach Atlantic University
Currently serving as the Director of Online Learning and an Associate Professor of Mathematics at Palm Beach Atlantic University, Pat Bassett has been actively involved in online education since 1999. An innovator for technology integration at PBA since 2002, she has been instrumental in the development and expansion of the Center for Teaching Excellence. Pat is an administrator with faculty rank, a combination and blending of responsibilities that has helped to create an environment which provides support infrastructure needed to assist and encourage the efficient and effective use of Internet-based instructional technology in the curriculum.
Paula Bennett-Powell
Adjunct Psychology Instructor
Cincinnati State Technical & Community College
I received a BA in Psychology from the University of Dayton and an MA and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Cincinnati. I have been a Licensed Clinical Child Psychologist for the past thirty years. I had a private practice for eighteen years. I supervised mental health staff at several mental health centers and at a foster care agency and I was the Clinical Director of a residential substance abuse treatment center for women for a combination of twelve years. I have been an Adjunct Instructor for five years; I have taught online for four of those years.
Rhonda Bergamo
Instructional Design Manager
Kaplan University
Rhonda Bergamo has 5 years of Instructional Design and over a decade teaching in higher education, including courses in Business, Application Software, Desktop Publishing Software and Web Design.
Teri Brandenburg
Director of Curriculum
CollegeAmerica Services, Inc.
Teri Brandenburg is the Director of Curriculum for CollegeAmerica Services, Inc. She earned a Ph.D. in Business Information Systems and Education from Utah State University and an M.B.A. from Brigham Young University. Dr. Brandenburg is an educator with practical management and training experience in high-tech business, government, and higher education. In addition to her responsibilities in administration, Dr. Brandenburg is skilled in various aspects of teaching professional competencies including business communication, management, multimedia presentations, and computer applications.
Luke Cable
Academic Trainer & Consultant
Pearson eCollege
Luke Cable has been part of the Pearson eCollege Academic Training & Consulting team since fall of 2009. He specializes in Learning Outcome Manger (LOM) and Enterprise Reporting (ER) implementation processes. In this role, he provides consulting on effective outcome, rubric and assessment practices as well as reporting and improvement methods. His history of consulting, assessment and training are rooted in the business world where he served as a Continuing Education Director, Operations Manager, Project Architect and Mentor in a longstanding, architectural firm prior to joining Pearson eCollege. While working, he is also completing his Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction.
Aimee Callahan
Dean of Online Education
Independence University
Aimee Callahan is the Director and Dean of Education for Independence University, an online college offering degrees from the A.S. level to graduate level. She has used Pearson LearningStudio in multiple roles as a student, instructor, and Educational Partner Pearson LearningStudio administrator. Aimee has held higher education positions in the U.S. and China ranging from being a faculty member to higher education administration leadership roles. Aimee earned her Ed.D. in Adult Learning and Postsecondary Education from the University of Wyoming.
Meredith Carpenter
Entrepreneurship Instructor
Haywood Community College
Meredith Carpenter is the Entrepreneurship Instructor at Haywood Community College in Clyde, NC. Meredith earned her Masters in Business Administration and her Masters in Entrepreneurship from Western Carolina University and teaches a variety of classes in both the Business Administration and Entrepreneurship programs. She is the author of Innovation and Creativity, serves on the Pearson Online Learning Solutions Board, is a contributor to the Pearson Higher Education blog, and the developer of the app 'UCompleteMe', a game in creativity for all ages.
Mick Charney, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Kansas State University
Charney holds a professional architecture degree and a doctorate in art history. He is the recipient of numerous teaching awards, including repeat listings in Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers. At Kansas State University, he was a founding member and coordinator of the Faculty Exchange for Teaching Excellence. His scholarly research includes investigations into the work of Frank Lloyd Wright, most notably the authentication of one of his long-lost designs. Charney has authored book reviews about Wright in the online book review journal caa.reviews, a component of the College Art Association of America in which he serves on the Education Committee.
Ash Carter
Student Center Support Manager
San Joaquin Valley College
Ash graduated from Pepperdine University in Malibu, CA with a BA in History and has since worked in both the student affairs and academic affairs departments at the collegiate level. His passion for student success and operational excellence continue to be driving forces as he molds and shapes a culture of success for under-resourced students at SJVC.
Jan Colvin
Lab Coordinator & Instructor
Grand Rapids Community College
Jan Colvin is GRCC's Biological Sciences Department's lab coordinator and instructor. She is an integral part of the Biology 101 reconstruction & implementation initiative. Jan is an education practitioner whose classroom presence in whatever capacity, be it students or colleagues, creates a positive climate for learning.
Rachel Cubas
Academic Trainer and Consultant, International
Pearson eCollege
Rachel Cubas is an assessment and international specialist on Pearson eCollege’s Academic Training & Consulting team. She has been teaching on the Pearson LearningStudio system since 2006 and continues as an Instructor of Org. Management/Leadership. Rachel has presented at conferences within the U.S. and abroad on topics that include Powering Pedagogy with Web 2.0 and Improving Curriculum & Instruction through Outcomes Assessment. Rachel earned her B.Sc. in Org. Management, M.Sc. degree in Org. Leadership, and additional specialization in Adult Learning Theory, Curriculum & Instruction. Rachel is bilingual in English/Spanish and has 10+ years of experience in education and administration.
Kate Demarest
Chair, Business and Information Technology
Carroll Community College
Kate Demarest is the Chair of the Department of Business and Information Technology at Carroll Community College. In both her role as a professor of accounting and as chair of the department, she is interested in finding ways to use technology to increase student engagement and academic success. She was an early adopter of web technology, in both online and classroom classes and has presented on this topic. After observing low rates of student success in accounting, Kate spearheaded a new model for homework and assessment in the Principles of Accounting classes which has yielded greater retention and more appropriate grade distributions.
Sharon DeVary
Instructional Designer
Palm Beach Atlantic University
Sharon DeVary has earned a B.A. in Secondary Education, a M.Ed. in Technology and Instructional Design, and an Ed.D. (ABD). in Technology and Distance Education. She works as an Instructional Designer, and an Adjunct Faculty teaching technology courses for Palm Beach Atlantic University.
Sharon Dunfee
Distance Learning Assistant
Southwestern Community College
Sharon Dunfee has served as the registrar, academic advisor, and student service liaison in Southwestern Community College’s online program since 2007.
Brian Epp
Assessment & Analytics Group Supervisor
Pearson eCollege
Brian leads the Assessment and Analytics Group on the Academic Training and Consulting Team. He advises leaders in higher education on effective practices in these areas and presents on assessment, analytics, and web 2.0 at conferences worldwide. Prior to joining Pearson eCollege, he was Director of International Education and Chair of International Programs at Jones International University where he focused on campus internationalization strategies and the development and management of dual degree programs with partner institutions in Latin America, Spain, South Korea, and India. Brian holds an M.Ed. in eLearning Technology and Design.
Jonathan Epps
Content Management Administrator
Palm Beach Atlantic University
Jonathan Epps has a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Tech and is working on a M.S. in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Florida. Before becoming PBA’s EQUELLA administrator, he wrangled technology for an academic library, managing everything from the computer lab to the circulation system. In a past life, he wrote embedded control software for jet engines, including the engines that power the F35 Lighting II and some variants of the Blackhawk helicopter.
Erik Evans
AVP, Editor-in-Chief
Bridgepoint Education
Erik Evans joined Bridgepoint in 2009 when he was hired as Editorial Director to build an editorial department and lead the product development effort for Constellation. Prior to joining Bridgepoint, Erik was Senior Acquisitions Editor for Psychology with SAGE Publications. He is a second generation college textbook publisher and has also worked for publishing houses Thomson/Cengage Learning and Bedford/Freeman/Worth. Erik has significant experience in many facets of college textbook publishing including editorial, sales, marketing and technology. Erik received his Bachelors of Arts degree in History from the University of California, San Diego.
Laurie Foster
Professor, Biological Sciences
Grand Rapids Community College
Laurie Foster is a full professor in the Biological Sciences Department at Grand Rapids Community College. Teaching continues to be the pinnacle of her work. She has been recognized for her skills at the college, state and national levels and awarded the Excellence in Education, which is the highest honor bestowed upon staff at her institution. She was the recipient of the Biology Teacher of the Year by the Michigan Science Teachers Association. Laurie has continued to expand her curricular expertise into online and hybrid modalities. She has served as a co-facilitator of the certification process for faculty to offer such courses.
Pamela Fox
Editorial Project Manager
Bridgepoint Education
Pamela Fox has been with Bridgepoint since 2009 and is Editorial Product Manager responsible for the successful management and delivery of both Thuze and Constellation. Pam worked for the State of New York for 25 years introducing technology and the Web to the New York State Department of Health and New York State Division of the Budget. She was also responsible for New York State becoming the first state to report physician disciplinary actions on the Web. Ms. Fox earned a B.A. in Philosophy from Cornell University.
Kenneth Goldberg
Associate Professor
National University
Dr. Goldberg is an Associate Professor at National University which is located in La Jolla, California. He is the Program Lead for a Bachelor of Science degree in Homeland Security and Emergency Management. He has taught extensively in the online environment and trains the University faculty on using the synchronous tools of Pearson LearningStudio. Before joining National University in 2001, he completed a career in the United States Navy.
Doug Greene
Director of Distance Education
Southwestern Community College
Doug Greene has two Bachelor's degrees in music from Drake University and a Master's degree from Northwest Missouri State University. He has taught college music classes online and face-to-face for 10 years, and is the Director of Distance Education at Southwestern Community College in southern Iowa.
Alan Hansen
Executive Director
Stevens-Henager College
Alan Hansen is the Executive Director of Online Education for Stevens-Henager College. His doctoral work, at Illinois State University, focused on successful implementation of online initiatives in private colleges and universities. He has been involved in curriculum and program development for online education for the past twelve years.
Jeff Harmon
Associate Director of Elearning
Ocean County College
Jeff S. Harmon currently serves as the Associate Director of Elearning at Ocean County College. He earned a BS in Business Administration from Rider University and an MBA from the University of Phoenix. He has been teaching online courses in Business for 7 years and now teaches both at OCC and Amridge University. Mr. Harmon currently serves as a board member/commissioner on two specialized accrediting agencies: The Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA) and the Commission on Collegiate Interpreter Education (CCIE). He is halfway finished with his Quality Matters Peer Reviewer Designation.
Dr. Raylean Henry
Associate Vice-Chancellor
Tennessee Board of Regents
Dr. Raylean Henry is the Associate Vice Chancellor of the Regents Online Campus Collaborative (ROCC). Her primary responsibility is to provide overall strategic direction and support of the collaborative initiatives and programs of the ROCC organization and oversee the work of the ROCC staff. Dr. Henry has also held two other positions with the ROCC Program: Executive Director of ROCC Operations and Director of Regents Online Continuing Education.
Hal Herzog
Director of Special Projects
Learning Objects, Inc.
Hal Herzog is co-founder of Learning Objects, and has over a decade of expertise in the field of social learning.
Heidi Hilbert
Director of e-Learning
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges
Heidi Hilbert has a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from the University of Iowa and an MBA from Columbia Southern University, with an emphasis in Human Resource Management and Employment Law. She has taught online business courses for several years, and is currently facilitating the online program at Eastern Iowa Community Colleges.
Tim Hoving
Associate Professor
Grand Rapids Community College
Tim Hoving is a full time biology instructor at Grand Rapids Community College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. His primary teaching assignment is general biology for non-majors. He received his B.S. in Zoology from Michigan State University and his M.A. in Science Education from East Carolina University. He serves as the coordinator of the non-majors biology course, where he has been involved in redesigning, implementing and teaching a relevant, common course curriculum.
Rick Hubbard
Instructional Design
Palm Beach Atlantic University
Rick Hubbard has a B.A. in Communication and Organizational Leadership and a M.A. in Instructional Technology/eLearning. He has done advanced coursework in Leadership in Higher Education. He does instructional design for online courses at Palm Beach Atlantic University. He is also an adjunct professor of “Advanced Web Technologies for Leaders,” and is both the content expert and the instructional designer for the course. He authored: Thought Leadership 2.0: Using Internet Technologies to Position Yourself as an Expert.
Romana (Romy) Hughes, MLA
Director, Koehler Center for Teaching Excellence
Texas Christian University
Romana (Romy) Hughes is the Director of the Koehler Center for Teaching Excellence at Texas Christian University. She ensures that the TCU community has opportunities to improve their teaching skills by administering a full range of faculty professional development programs including the management of several learning technology initiatives to build comprehensive strategies for applying technology in teaching and promoting Learning Outcomes methodology. Romy has a background in higher education teaching computer science and a broad range of project management experience. Romy is a TCU Graduate and holds a MLA. Romy is nationally known for improving teaching and learning using technology.
Ann M. Jenkins
Instructional Designer
Iowa Community College Online Consortium
Ann Jenkins is the Instructional Designer and Training Specialist for the Iowa Community College Online Consortium. Ann has over nine years of experience creating instructional resources and teaching strategies to support online teaching and learning. Her responsibilities include project management of new implementations within consortium courses, serving as instructor for a series professional development training courses, and developing on-ground, online and video training opportunities for online instructors. Ann holds degrees in Computer Programming, Information Systems, and Negotiation and Conflict Management with an MS in Instructional Design and Human Performance.
Jon Johnson
Instructional Designer
Park University
Jon Johnson earned his M.S. in Educational Technology from the University of Northern Colorado (2007). As an expert in instructional design and development, and a certified WebCT trainer, Mr. Johnson has extensive skills in design, development, and implementation of learning management, instructional development, graphic design, video editing, and web development systems and software. He has experience with eCollege, WebCT Campus Edition, WebCT Vista, and Blackboard Academic Suite. At Park University, Mr. Johnson works with a team of course developers and instructional designers to develop online courses and serves as a lead for Section 508 implementation.
Rita Johnston
Assistant Professor of Management and Leadership
Palm Beach Atlantic University
B.S., M.S., Palm Beach Atlantic University. Ms. Johnston was the recipient of Transformation Award from the MacArthur School of Organizational Leadership in May 2001. She came to PBA as an Adjunct Professor in 2001 in the MacArthur School of Leadership; since that time, she has taught a variety of courses in both the online and onsite programs, as well as developed courses for both programs. Prior to coming to PBA as a full time Assistant Professor in 2007, Ms. Johnston was employed as a full-time nationally certified paralegal.
Pamela Kachka
Academic Trainer and Consultant
Pearson eCollege
Pamela Kachka is a member of the Pedagogy & Training Group on the Academic Training and Consulting Team. She has been teaching on the Pearson LearningStudio system since 2009. She has presented at several conferences on topics such as Web 2.0 integration, integrating video into online courses, building and teaching hybrid courses, and course assessment and evaluation. Pam holds a B.A. in Russian Language & History and a MAEd in Curriculum & Pedagogy.
Rob Kadel
Academic Training and Consulting Supervisor
Pearson eCollege
Rob Kadel leads the Teaching & Learning Group on the Academic Training & Consulting Team at Pearson eCollege. He has been teaching on the Pearson LearningStudio system since 2008 and continues as a Lecturer of Sociology at the University of Colorado Denver. Rob holds a Ph.D. in sociology.
Marni Kelso
Manager of Academic Scheduling
Iowa Community College Online Consortium
Marni Kelso is the Manager of Academic Scheduling for the Iowa Community College Online Consortium. She has worked in the Community College setting for 11 years. Marni is in charge of everything associated with term setup: term creation/some content duping/enrolling instructors/monitoring enrollment/cancelling courses/billing for the seven colleges in the consortium. Marni is the liaison between the Distance Learning Directors of those colleges and ICCOC staff. She is a graduate of Iowa State University.
Ralph E. Kindred, J.D., MBA
Director of Information Services
DeVry Inc.
Ralph is currently the Director of Information Services at DeVry University. Prior to joining DeVry, he was General Manager at SunGard. Ralph has an MBA and J.D. and has been a member of the higher education community for over 20 years.
Sarah Krajewski
Associate Professor
Grand Rapids Community College
Sarah Krajewski is a faculty member in the Biological Sciences Department at Grand Rapids Community College where she has been involved in redesigning, implementing and teaching Biology 101 and Biology for Educators. Her research investigates effective means to enhance learners’ epistemological views of science. This research has implications on learning theories, student retention and best practice pedagogy. She is an advocate for incorporating active learning strategies into traditional science lecture courses.
Dr. Gail Krovitz
Director of Academic Training and Consulting
Pearson eCollege
Dr. Gail Krovitz is the Director of Academic Training and Consulting for Pearson eCollege, where she directs the vision and application of training for schools using the Pearson LearningStudio and various other Pearson products. She also consults on best practices for online or blended learning, teaching with technology, and setting up online programs for success. Gail has presented at a variety of eLearning conferences, including Sloan-C ALN and New Media Consortium. Prior to her work at Pearson, Gail taught a variety of traditional classes, and she continues to teach online courses for CU Denver and Colorado Community Colleges Online.
Jon Lenrow
Associate Dean, Academic Operations and Faculty Support
Peirce College
Jon Lenrow is the Associate Dean, Academic Operations and Faculty Support at Peirce College. He is responsible for developing and monitoring quality control systems for academic programs and operational procedures. Jon chairs the Peirce Academic Quality Assurance committee and is also an adjunct instructor. In 2004, Peirce honored Jon by presenting him with the Hamilton Award for Academic Excellence and Integrity. Jon is a member of the Pearson eCollege Product Advisory Board and has received the Pearson Excellence in Academic Operations Award. He holds a bachelor’s degree from SUNY Albany and a master’s degree from Wake Forest.
Jeffrey Littlejohn
Associate Professor of History
Sam Houston State University
Jeffrey L. Littlejohn is an Associate Professor of History at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas. His research interests include civil rights, civil liberties, and the American Constitution. Dr. Littlejohn has been teaching online since 1999, and his digital projects on “The Brown Decision in Norfolk, Virginia” and “Democracy and Diversity in Walker County, Texas” have received support from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities, and Humanities Texas.
Christine Lustik
Senior Account Manager
Smarthinking, A Pearson Company
Christine Lustik is an Implementation Specialist for Smarthinking. Prior to Smarthinking she spent six years as the Director of Distance Education at Western Wyoming Community College with previous higher education faculty and instructional design experience in both public and private sector institutions. Christine completed both her Master in Education, 2003, with a focus on Teaching and Learning Online and her Ph.D. in Education, 2008, with a combined focus on Leadership in Higher Education and Instructional Design at Capella University. She is a current member of the WCET Steering Committee.
Margie Martyn
Vice President, Instructional Systems and Dean of Online-Blended Programs
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
As the Vice President of Instructional Systems, Dr. Martyn oversees the tools and technologies used to increase student learning engagement in all course delivery modes. As Assistant Dean of Academic Administration at the College of Computing and Digital Media at DePaul University, Dr. Martyn developed processes to better serve students, faculty and staff. She oversaw academic assessment, international programs, and online learning. Her experience designing and teaching online courses covers a variety of approaches including lecture capture, interactive simulcast, modular online-only and hybrid models. She has published articles on the impact of technology on student learning outcomes.
Jeff Maynard
President/CEO
Biometric Signature ID
Jeff Maynard is CEO of Biometric Signature ID and an expert in the field of dynamic biometrics receiving two patents for inventions using biometric technologies for identity verification, new product of the year award from Frost and Sullivan and an emerging technology award from the State of Texas. Maynard completed his undergraduate degree from York University, Toronto and executive training from Harvard/MIT, and the Kellogg School of Business. He is a leader with experience in Fortune 500 and startup technology companies. He’s been a speaker at UT-Dallas Business School, COIT Association for AOUC, WCET, NISOD, SIDLIT, Sloan and other events.
Jeff Mills
Distance Learning Effectiveness Manager
Barton Community College
Jeff Mills works for Barton Community College as the Distance Learning Effectiveness Manager. He facilitates the development of faculty across modalities and fosters course quality improvement through improved learner environments that utilize advanced techniques and technologies to enhance student engagement and learning. His teaching experience includes: Principles of Economics, Macroeconomics, and Agricultural Economics; Elements of Statistics; and Personal and Community Health. Prior to Barton, he worked for the Division of Continuing Education at Kansas State University as the Coordinator of Market Research.
Noelle Newhouse
Associate Professor
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Dr. Newhouse is Associate Professor and Lead Faculty in the IO Psychology program at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. In the I/O ExCEL program, she teaches courses in Performance Management, Employee Selection, Survey Development, Organizational Consulting, and the Applied Research Project series. Dr. Newhouse’s most recent applied role was as a Consulting Psychologist and Research Analyst with IPAT, Inc. Her responsibilities included consulting project management, developing and facilitating public certification and customized training programs, and conducting applied psychological research for consulting engagements.
Jill Nugent
Science Course Mentor
Western Governors University
Jill Nugent currently serves as online science course mentor to general education students in natural science undergraduate courses as well as science education graduate students in natural science, at Western Governors University.
Blanca Oviedo
Distance Learning Instructional Specialist
Barton Community College
Blanca Oviedo is the Distance Learning Instructional Specialist for Barton Community College. She has been teaching at Barton for five years. She lives in Kansas but is a very proud Texan. Blanca has taught both traditional and hybrid classes on Barton’s Fort Riley Campus. She also developed and teaches online classes. Before coming to Barton, she taught Spanish courses on the high school and elementary school levels in Kansas and Texas for eight years. Blanca is currently working toward a Master’s from Kansas State University. She holds degrees in Science, Arts and Education.
Anibal Pacheco
Multimedia Specialist
Barton Community College
Anibal Pacheco was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico where he attended the prestigious Central High School of Visual Arts; shortly after graduation he joined the United States Army and served our nation for 21 years retiring in 2008. He's a recipient of the Bronze Star Medal, AUSA Award for Academic Excellence, NISOD Excellence Award and the C2C Outstanding Technical Support Staff Award. A passionate aviator with an FAA Private Pilot Certificate, he currently resides in Manhattan, Kansas where he works for Barton Community College as a Multimedia Specialist.
Dr. Nick Palmieri
Associate Professor
Palm Beach Atlantic University
Dr. Nick Palmieri is an Associate Professor with the Catherine T. MacArthur School of Leadership at Palm Beach Atlantic University. He coached faculty at the University of South Florida and Palm Beach Atlantic University on the effective use of evidence-based learning principles for both on-ground and online classes. His work with adult learners covers over 24 years of teaching experience. Dr. Palmieri’s areas of specialization include adult education, educational program development, transfer of learning, and positive psychology. Dr. Palmieri seeks to use the best of cognitive science with the latest online technologies to maximize student learning and transfer of learning.
Pat Pokay
Professor
Eastern Michigan University
Pat Pokay is the graduate coordinator and a professor in the Educational Psychology program at Eastern Michigan University. She teaches a variety of graduate level courses including learning, motivation, assessment and research. Her research interests revolve around math and science motivation and assessment. She also serves as an evaluator on education grants.
Jon Poole
Director, Channel Sales
VitalSource Technologies
Jon is Director of Channel Sales for Vital Source, an Ingram Content Group company. At Vital Source, Jon is responsible for institutional and channel sales. Prior to working in the educational software industry, Jon worked as a systems implementations consultant for Ernst and Young, Warner Music, and Nortel Networks. Jon has a B.A. in History from the University of North Carolina.
Elizabeth Porter
Vice President, MyLab Mastering New Design
Pearson Learning Technologies Group
Elizabeth Porter is Vice President focusing on the MyLab / Mastering New Design software and content integration. Beth has worked at Pearson for a little over two years forging a new online teaching experience for teachers and students. Before coming to Pearson, Beth worked in engineering and mathematics software at PTC and Mathsoft, Inc for 11 years. She started her career as a math instructor and curriculum writer for various publishers in the early 90s, with a particular emphasis on teaching with technology.
Thayer Reed
Associate Director of Assessment
Kaplan University
Thayer Reed serves as associate director of Assessment for Kaplan University, where she has worked for the past six years. Her current position includes collaboratively executing the university’s assessment plan, which is built around a learning-outcomes model. Prior to working at Kaplan, she worked at the Wisconsin Center for the Advancement of Postsecondary Education (WISCAPE) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Ms. Reed is currently completing her dissertation in higher education administration from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Steve Rheinschmidt
Director
Iowa Community College Online Consortium
Steve Rheinschmidt is Director of the Iowa Community College Online Consortium; a voluntary, self-supported partnership between seven of Iowa’s community colleges to offer online programs and provide comprehensive student support services. Mr. Rheinschmidt is on the advisory boards for the Monterey Institute for Technology in Education and ConnectIowa. In 2009 he received the Pearson eCollege Excellence in Online Administration Award. Rheinschmidt is also President of Oak Point Consulting LLC; an independent higher education business focusing on distance learning and building sustainable educational collaborations.
Christopher S. Rice
Associate Director-Teaching & Technology
University of Kentucky
Dr. Christopher S. Rice is a political theorist, ethnographer and educational futurist exploring the intersections of technology, learning and society. His current work focuses on innovative uses of technology (including augmented reality, social networking, virtual worlds & social media) in postsecondary teaching and learning. Christopher also teaches courses on political theory, Kentucky politics and Appalachian politics in the Department of Political Science. He has, in the past, worked as Enterprise Architect for Academic Technologies and User Experience with UKIT, Social Technology Strategist in the Office of Undergraduate Education at the University of Kentucky and Research Director of the University of Kentucky's Appalachian Center. He has a B.A. and Ph.D. in Political Science with a Certificate in Social Theory from the University of Kentucky.
Greg Rose
Coordinator of Online Operations
Park University
Mr. Rose has 30+ years of working in both the field of higher education and information technology, often combining the two. Professional titles have included Park Distance Learning?s Coordinator of Online Operations (current role), Asst. Dean of Faculty, Sr. Systems Analyst, Chief Technology Officer, Microsoft Certified Trainer and Educational Media Technician. He has taught, written, designed and oversaw the production of both online and onsite Higher Ed courses and has also produced numerous videos and web sites, including database-driven portals and e-commerce sites for national companies.
Teresa Ryerse Overton
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Northern Virginia Community College
Teresa Ryerse Overton has been teaching for over fifteen years at both Community Colleges and Universities including Virginia Tech and since 2006 at Northern Virginia Community College. She had a Bachelor’s degree from Mary Washington College and a Master’s degree from Virginia Tech. Teresa is the Developmental Math Manager at the Woodbridge Campus. The past five years she has concentrated on teaching developmental mathematics in new ways with a focus on incorporating technology.
Mark Sarver
CEO
EduKan
Dr. Mark Sarver is CEO of EduKan, an online education consortium for six western community colleges in Kansas. Before EduKan, he served as Vice President for Advancement at Sterling College and AVP for Enrollment Management at Mountain State University. Sarver has taught courses in leadership, organizational behavior, accounting, international business, franchise development, marketing and management. His experience in higher education strategy and assessment spans virtually all aspects of institutional management from admissions and marketing, to financial analysis, to program and course design and assessment.
Andrew Shean
Dean, COE
Ashford University
Dr. Andrew Shean is former Poway Unified School District Teacher of the Year, Leader of online learning programs in the Poway Unified School District, part-time faculty at Alliant International University Graduate School of Education, and current Executive Dean for the College of Education at Ashford University.
Anthony Siciliano
Program Development Manager - Liberal Arts
Western Governors University
Anthony Siciliano has worked as a professional artist and educator for over fifteen years, teaching photography and digital media. He serves as Program Development Manager of Liberal Arts at Western Governors University where he oversees development of curriculum programs that help students prepare for their general education assessments using a variety of resources including interactive learning resources, learning communities, courses of study, e-texts, and collaborative study activities.
Tracy Sleep
Student Services & Institutional Research Manager
Iowa Community College Online Consortium
Tracy Sleep works with the seven partner colleges of the Iowa Community College Online Consortium. As Student Services & Institutional Research Manager, Tracy provides consistent and current information to ICCOC students, assists students with general questions, coordinates common resources and processes for student services, and provides data and reports to assist each college with ensuring student success and retention. Tracy joined the Consortium in August 2008. Previously, Tracy was Financial Aid Director at Southwestern Community College in Creston, Iowa. She has also worked in Residential Life, Financial Aid and as Assistant Registrar at Northwest Missouri State University.
Chris Slupianek
Assistant Director of Online Operations
Park University
Chris Slupianek earned his M.S. in Instructional Design and Technology from Emporia State University (2008). As the Assistant Director of Online Operations at Park University, Mr. Slupianek leads a team of Designers to implement Universal Design standards in online course development. Chris Slupianek has over six years of experience developing online learning systems, designing and maintaining websites, and providing technical support services to faculty, staff, and students in a higher education setting. Mr. Slupianek is Quality Matters certified and currently serves as the QM representative for Park University for Colleague to Colleague (C2C).
Angela Sullivan
Instructor
Barton Community College
Angela Sullivan has over 15 years of experience in teaching and is currently teaching face to face, hybrid and online courses. She serves as an assessment coordinator for Barton Community College. Ange has been instrumental in developing online education and mathematics courses that engage students and are technology driven. She holds degrees in mathematics and education from Kansas State University and a Master of Science in Instructional Design & Technology from Emporia State University.
Brianne Swanson
Instructional Designer
CollegeAmerica Services, Inc.
As Lead Instructional Designer, Brianne Swanson works with the design and use of technology to enhance curriculum for both online and on-ground campuses at CollegeAmerica Services, Inc. She earned a master’s degree in Educational Psychology from the University of Utah. She has experience working as a formal educator as well as training in faculty development and educational technology.
Kimberly Thompson
Academic Trainer & Consultant
Pearson eCollege
Kimberly Thompson is an assessment consultant on the Academic Training & Consulting team for Pearson eCollege. Kimberly earned an M.A. in industrial/organizational psychology from the University of Colorado Denver. She has conducted workshops on a variety of assessment-related topics and has consulted with higher education institutions on accreditation, assessment, and institutional effectiveness. Kimberly has spent the last twelve years managing institutional research and assessment at the campus level. Kimberly is an active member of the Association for Institutional Research where she served as a faculty member at the inaugural AIR Assessment Institute.
Rhonda Tracy
Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
West Virginia University at Parkersburg
Dr. Tracy is Senior VP of Academic Affairs at WVU Parkersburg. She has over 20 years in higher education and has authored over 30 articles on education, technology, and literacy. Dr. Tracy's recent research includes the redesign of developmental education in higher education, the need for a core curriculum that meets the needs of a modern era, and technology in education.
Dyan Underhill
Proposal Writer
Pearson Learning Solutions
As a Proposal Writer for Pearson Learning Solutions Sales Operations, Dyan has over eight years of experience in higher education, including teaching, instructional design, and sales support. She holds Masters Degrees from the Medical University of South Carolina and the George Washington University and is currently completing her Doctoral degree in Higher Education at the University of Denver. Her work experience includes online and blended curriculum design for allied health programs, education administration, and instruction at both four-year and vocational institutions. Dyan strongly believes in learner-centered education both as an instructor and a learner.
Dr. Rebecca Wardlow
Provost
Ashford University
Since 2008, Dr. Rebecca Wardlow has been a valuable member of the Ashford University team. She was promoted to Provost of Ashford University in April 2011. Prior to her appointment, Dr. Wardlow served as the Executive Dean of Ashford?s College of Education where she managed faculty and curriculum throughout the college. As Provost, Dr. Wardlow is responsible for Ashford?s academic plan, including new programs, accreditation and assessment, the academic mission and the overall academic experience for students. Prior to joining Ashford University, Dr. Wardlow was an elementary school Principal at Monterey Ridge School, Creekside School and Valley School.
Davin Winger
Instructor, Online Co-Administrator
Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Davin Winger teaches finance, economics, web 2.0, and humanities in the classroom and online at Oklahoma Panhandle State University. He is also an Online Co-Administrator for OPSU. He also serves as the Online Student Life Coordinator for Catholic Distance University. Davin has BS in Ag Economics, an MBA, and an MA in Theology. He has given presentations on web 2.0 and blogging in the classroom.
Klaus Woelk
Interim Chairman of Chemistry
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Klaus Woelk, Interim Chairman of Chemistry at Missouri S&T, received his Ph.D. in physical chemistry from the University of Bonn, Germany. He is a member of S&T’s Center for Educational Research and Teaching Innovation and served as director of S&T’s New Faculty Teaching Scholarship program and Freshman Faculty Forum. He leads the general-chemistry project in the redesign initiative established by the Missouri Governor and Missouri’s public four-year institutions. Dr. Woelk won multiple teaching awards including the coveted “We Love Your Class” award, the Missouri S&T Teaching Excellence Award, and the University of Missouri President’s Award for Innovative Teaching.
Mireille Yanow
Sponsoring Editor
Bridgepoint Education
Mireille Yanow is a Sponsoring Editor with Bridgepoint Education. She leads an editorial team focused on content development for Constellation. Prior to joining Bridgepoint Education, Yanow served as a Managing Editor at Macmillan Education where she spearheaded the publication of English language textbooks for the international market. She previously served as a Publishing Editor at Elsevier Science and also spent six years teaching English. Mireille has lead interactive panel discussions and presentations at various educational conferences. She received her Bachelor of Science in Geology from Queens College, C.U.N.Y and her post-graduate certificate in teaching English from John Jay College.
Sean York
Learning Technologies Architect
Pearson eCollege
Sean York has worked in educational technology for 12 years, and has been with Pearson eCollege for 6 years. He worked for three years as an Instructional Designer in Course Services, then moved into his current role of Learning Technologies Architect on the Enterprise Infrastructure Team. For the past three years, Sean has worked on the theoretical and technical infrastructure foundations for Pearson eCollege's social learning platform, and on developing a research and evaluation framework to promote its continued improvement and evolution. He is an experienced online learner, having earned his M.S.Ed. in Instructional Systems Technology online from Indiana University.
Anne Zelenka, PhD
Data Scientist
Pearson
Anne Zelenka, Data Scientist in iBox Analytics at Pearson eCollege, holds a Ph.D. in Research Methods and Statistics from the University of Denver’s Morgridge College of Education and an M.S. in Statistics from Stanford University. Prior to joining Pearson, Anne served as a product director in enterprise applications at Oracle Corporation and taught AP Calculus at the Denver School of Science and Technology. Anne is the author of Connect! Web Worker Daily’s Guide to a New Way of Working (Wiley Computing, 2008), a book about using social web tools to connect and work productively across distances.
Bill Zobrist
Director, Online and Emerging Product Strategy
Pearson Learning Solutions
Bill Zobrist is Director of Online and Emerging Product Strategy for Pearson Learning Solutions. He works to envision and build ed tech products and strategies. Bill advises customers on all manner of digital solutions. Presently, he is building mobile learning products. Bill is often asked to speak on all manner of digital issues: digital rights management, ebooks, microcontent, innovation, learning objects, mobile learning, and mobile devices. Bill received his undergraduate degree from Bennington College in Vermont and his MBA from Fordham University in NY.
