I found the fire inside.

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Growing up my dream was to always become a teacher. I played "school"

and taught make believe lessons to my stuffed animals. In high school I

became a member of the Teacher Cadets and later went on to college to

pursue my goal of becoming an educator. I graduated in 2004 with a degree in Elementary Education. Later I completed my masters and then my Doctorate in education in 2018.  I have been an educator and instructional designer for the last 17 years. 

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In 2018, I started to feel as though that spark I had for education was missing. I did not get the same feelings I use to get while standing in front of my make believe classroom at the age of 9 years old.   Through my own research and professional development, I have come to realize what my true passion is.  I LOVE all things techy. I love crafting and creating visually appealing digital content.  I prefer to work with motivated adults committed to learning and improving their skills. Three of my 17 years in education, I served as an instructional facilitator and coach. In this role, I aided classroom teachers in developing interactive lessons and instruction for their learners.  This is where I began to realize my true calling. My passion is (and personally I think it's my gift) designing engaging and interactive learning experiences to help others excel in their field.  I have always been very creative in my approach to learning, but I never knew how my skills and talents would transfer outside of K-12 education until I was introduced to the IDOL Academy. This program and the Instructional Design community have changed my life and ignited the spark that was once lost.

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As someone who has never allowed obstacles to stand in my way, I am more than ready to become a part of your team.  My love for creating engaging learning materials has prepared me for what is to come.  I am a problem solver, critical thinker, and lifelong learner.