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Designing Learningthat Transforms

I help higher education institutions design learning systems that remove barriers, strengthen teaching, and improve the student experience.

25+ Years
Higher Education Leadership
Course Quality
Quality Matters Reviewer
Digital Accessibility
ADA Title II & WCAG
Faculty Development
Coaching & Professional Learning

Strategic Design

Purposeful solutions aligned to goals

Human-Centered

Empathy-driven learning experiences

Accessible & Inclusive

WCAG, ADA, QM, and Universal Design

Evidence-Based

Decisions that improve outcomes

Faculty Empowerment

Training, coaching, and capacity building

Continuous Growth

Iterative design for lasting impact

Expertise

What I do

From course architecture to faculty development and institutional initiatives, I design learning systems that are accessible, engaging, and effective.

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Instructional Design

Course architecture, curriculum design, and learning experiences aligned to measurable outcomes.

Faculty Development

Workshops, coaching, and practical programs that help faculty teach confidently online.

Accessibility & Compliance

WCAG, ADA Title II, Quality Matters, and inclusive course review practices.

Strategic Planning

Institutional initiatives that connect learning quality, access, and student success.

Learning design should clarify purpose, remove barriers, and help faculty and students do their best work.

Professional Philosophy

20+ years in higher education

Accessible by design

Learner-focused impact

Featured Work

Case studies in learning quality

Selected projects show the challenge, design reasoning, solution, and impact behind the work.

Accessible Course Review Framework

A practical review model for improving online course access, consistency, and compliance.

  • WCAG
  • ADA Title II
  • Quality Matters
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Faculty Development Pathway

A scalable professional learning sequence for online teaching confidence and course quality.

  • Coaching
  • Workshops
  • Online Learning
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Learning Experience Redesign

A course redesign approach that clarifies outcomes, improves navigation, and strengthens engagement.

  • Curriculum
  • Canvas
  • Assessment
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Publications & Presentations

Thought leadership through Silver Calico

Explore professional writing, reflective scholarship, and ideas about instructional design, access, and creative learning practice.

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Connect

Let’s design meaningful learning experiences.

Connect about speaking, consulting, faculty development, accessibility reviews, or instructional design collaboration.

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