Hi! I’m Kelly.
My journey into Instructional Design flowed naturally from live teaching to online teaching, then to online course creation for adult learners. I am the creator of a successful online training site in the manufacturing sector, where I blend my love of teaching, eye for engaging design, and passion for helping others grow.
I thrive on crafting visually appealing, interactive courses that make learning both effective and enjoyable. Now, I’m excited to transition into full-time instructional design and course creation.
Beyond eLearning, I’m a writer who creates uplifting content for a nonprofit and thought-provoking articles for my own site, empowering people—especially women—to discover their true worth.
With 20+ years in education and 4 years in eLearning, I bring deep expertise in instructional design, language learning, and curriculum development. I’m bilingual and have taught both French and Spanish, fostering cross-cultural connections through education. I would love to join an international company as I truly love to surround myself with diversity – this always leads to an expanded viewpoint and an enriched experience.
I believe that technology provides a fantastic canvas to create learning experiences that can impact and shape careers, increase skills, and enrich lives. Education is the great equalizer and I love spending my energies in this pursuit!
Education and Training
I have a BA in Education, MA in French and M Ed in Digital Learning and Leading. I have studied Montessori Education, Social Emotional Learning and am quite familiar with Adult learning methods.
I am proficient with many standard technological tools of the industry, including Power Point, all things Google, Articulate, Canva, Adobe Spark, Vyond, Camtasia and multiple web design sites and LMS. AI is my latest pursuit and I love integrating it into my work process.
10 Quick Fun Facts
- 🏜️ I hiked the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim—an unforgettable journey through one of the most breathtaking landscapes in the world. It was one of the hardest but most beautiful hikes I have ever done.
- ⛺ I have camped in 34 states—the goal is all 50! We tent camp, have a van now too, and sometimes backpack into the wild. One of the most memorable trips was camping with a buffalo 🦬 in Oklahoma!
- 🔎 I improved SEO for my course site so well that it landed on the first page of search results—turns out, I enjoy the puzzle of digital visibility! Research and persistence moved our site from page nine to one of the top three on page one.
- 🎯 I enjoy behind-the-scenes work that makes a big impact—whether it’s crafting engaging courses, designing learning experiences, or helping educators thrive.
- 📝 I love to write—I spent three years volunteering for a non-profit, posting their weekly blogs with graphics, managing a team of diverse writers, creating the schedule, and writing monthly, publishing over 150 blogs.
- 🤖 I help train my colleagues with tech and AI—when asked to present at Professional Development sessions, I am happy to help fellow educators use technology to make their lives easier and their impact greater on students. I love to discover and share the latest tech tools.
- 🎓 I am trained in Montessori education—and love exploring alternative ways to make learning more engaging and student-centered. This taught me the importance of choice, voice, and self-direction in education, as well as the value of creating a well-thought-out environment and making adjustments based on observations.
- 🇫🇷 I created an online French Honors course—helping students stay on track for AP French, deepen their knowledge, and refine their skills. Breaking down large concepts into bite-sized activities was a key focus.
- ✈️ While I was born in Texas, I spent my childhood in France and love traveling to other countries—this broader worldview influences everything I do. I have led student trips to Quebec and France twice, helping them expand their world and use their skills.
- 📚 I am fluent in French, quickly coming along in Spanish and beginning on becoming so in German!