Jennifer AlbatInterim Associate Director of Online and Blended EducationJennifer’s interests include project management, humanizing online learning, the neuroscience of learning, accessibility in course design, and multimedia learning theory among many others. Her experience includes 9 years of teaching in both online and classroom environments. Jennifer holds a Master of Education degree with an emphasis in Educational Technology from Lindenwood University. With the familiarity of being in both faculty and student roles, she has a unique perspective on the development of courses. Jennifer enjoys spending time with her family, attending or watching NASCAR races, scrapbooking, and making wine. Contact Jennifer at jalbat@siue.edu. |
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Angie BeyerInstructional Designer (School of Business)Angie is an alumnus of SIUE with a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications - TV/Radio. She earned a Master of Education degree in Curriculum & Instruction Technology from Grand Canyon University. Her experience includes 10 years of teaching and supporting educators through instructional coaching. Working with the School of Business, Angie strives to support student learning through recommending effective, engaging, and consistent learning opportunities. Contact Angie at anbeyer@siue.edu. |
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Jonathan CoonsInstructional DesignerJonathan earned a Master of Science degree in Instructional Design and Technology from Western Illinois University. Building off of a strong hands-on background in both instructional and graphic design, Jonathan enjoys combining the two sciences to bring creativity to his work in ways that benefit active learning. Contact Jonathan at jcoons@siue.edu. |
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Hannah FlattInstructional DesignerHannah entered the instructional design field after 8 years as a high school teacher. In that role, she also provided learning technology support for both teachers and students in her district, which fostered a desire to pursue a career in instructional design. In 2019, she earned a Master of Science in Education degree in Instructional Technology from SIUE with a focus on Instructional Design and Performance Improvement. Contact Hannah at hflatt@siue.edu. |
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Sarah LauxInstructional DesignerSarah earned an M.A. in Student Personnel Administration and a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from Saint Louis University. She has over 15 years of experience in student affairs and higher education, including classroom and online instruction. Her specific interests include experiential learning and the intentional design of curricular and co-curricular opportunities to enhance learning, engagement, and holistic development of students. Contact Sarah at slaux@siue.edu. |
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Laura MillionInstructional DesignerLaura earned a Master of Science in Education from SIUE with a focus on Instructional Design & Performance Improvement. Her professional experiences include web design, graphic design and multi-media development (digital, audio, video, and photograph). She has almost 30 years at SIUE, having started in the Audio Visual Services department, moving “across the hall” to the Faculty Technology Center, and now working with IDLT in the basement of Lovejoy Library. Contact Laura at lmillio@siue.edu. |
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Jodie NehrtInstructional Designer (School of Nursing)Jodie earned a Master of Science Degree in Library and Information Studies from Florida State University. Working with the School of Nursing, Jodie is dedicated to faculty and student support. She encourages the development of engaging learning activities through collaborative course design with a focus on consistency and ease of navigation for students and instructors. Contact Jodie at jnehrt@siue.edu. |
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Pamela WilliamsInstructional DesignerPamela is an experienced educator and student in both online and blended classrooms. Her career has focused on higher education, educational technology, and adult education. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Vanderbilt University, and master’s degree in Human Resource Education at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She is currently pursuing her Doctorate of Education at the University of Missouri, St. Louis. Her research interests include adult literacy, diversity, and instructional design. A pragmatist, she encourages learning activities that feature real world applications of course content. Pamela loves coffee, tote bags, anything purple, and traveling with her family. Contact Pamela at pamwill@siue.edu. |