Education

Ph.D., 2010
Educational Technology
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana
Dissertation: Instructional Design Heuristics; Advisor: Dr. Peggy A. Ertmer

M.S., 2000
Computer and Information Technology
Database Management Systems
Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana

B.A., 1994
Elementary Education
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana

B.A., 1994
Psychological Sciences
Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana                                                                                               

Academic Experience

Associate Professor (2017-present) Educational Technology, Research & Assessment, Northern Illinois University

Assistant Professor (2011-2017) Educational Technology, Research & Assessment, Northern Illinois University

Visiting Professor (Summer, 2014) Learning Design and Technology, Purdue University

Assistant Professor (2010-2011) Adolescent and Adult Education, Armstrong Atlantic State University

Graduate Assistant (2004-2010) Educational Technology Program, Purdue University

Research Assistant (2005-2007) College of Technology, Purdue University

Graduate Assistant (1998-2000) Computer Technology Program, Purdue University

Fifth Grade Teacher (1996-1997), St. Richard's School, Indianapolis, IN

Fourth Grade Teaching Assistant (1995-1996), Immaculate Heart of Mary School, Indianapolis, IN