Get to Know Me

I design learning experiences that help people build skills with confidence. With a focus on clarity, structure, and visual polish, I aim to make training not just informative — but genuinely enjoyable.

Based in Alexandria, Virginia, just outside Washington, D.C., I spent 10 years teaching elementary school and leading teams in education. I was known for creating engaging lessons, sharing edtech tools with colleagues, and stepping into leadership roles that supported both students and staff.

I grew up sailing and later directed the youth program at a local yacht club, managing instruction, staffing, and summer operations. When I’m not designing, I’m usually reading, gardening, or planning the next thing I want to learn.

Currently, I build scenario-based and interactive training using tools like Storyline and Rise — always focused on meaningful learning and clean, intentional design.

The dog in the photos is Fiona — originally my foster, whom I later adopted. She inspired my featured project, which is rooted in empathy and real-world decision-making.

A woman with long curly red hair smiling while holding a yellow Labrador Retriever dog against a black background.

At A Glance

    • Conducting needs analysis

    • Writing measurable learning objectives

    • Designing performance-based training using adult learning theory

    • Creating clear, structured storyboards

    • Writing scripts for voiceover and video

    • Collaborating with SMEs and stakeholders

    • Managing projects and timelines

    • Designing assessments tied to outcomes

    • Applying clean, user-focused visual design

    • Integrating feedback to improve learning

    • Communicating clearly with teams and clients

    • Writing with clarity, tone, and structure

    • Staying organized and detail-oriented under tight deadlines

    • Articulate Storyline 360

    • Rise 360

    • Camtasia

    • Figma

    • Adobe Illustrator

    • Graphic editing tools

    • Vyond

    • Google Workspace

    • Microsoft Office

    • Freepik / Adobe Stock

    • AI tools

  • Master of Science in Teaching

    Rowan University

    Glassboro, NJ

    Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies

    Christopher Newport University

    Newport News, VA

All photography on this site is by Tiara at Foraged Photo. Her work brought everything to life.