As an Instructional Designer at Helix Education, Emily focuses on developing the highest quality student learning experience at client institutions. She strategizes around instructional approaches, collaborates with subject matter experts, curates learning materials, and facilitates quality assurance reviews. Most recently, she served as the Founding Director of the Center for Engagement and Learning at Pierce College.
In addition to teaching both online and in the classroom, Emily has developed courses and other learning opportunities for post-traditional learners in undergraduate, graduate and professional development environments. She has applied her instructional design expertise to develop industry-driven curriculum, produce courses and tutorials built on Open Education pedagogies, and lead course peer reviews for quality assurance. Emily holds an MSIS from the University of Texas at Austin with a specialization in Instruction.