Visual Illustration of our 2026 SXSW EDU Panel
Look what the amazing Tabitha Walker did to visualize our panel’s discussion from SXSW EDU. Shout out to C. Edward Watson, Michelle Singh, Ph.D., and George Philip LeBourdais, PhD who shared their thoughts on Educating Minds: Critical Thinking for the AI Generation. Thank you Tabitha!
SXSW EDU 2026
At SXSW EDU 2026, in March, I had the pleasure of moderating our panel “Educating Minds: Critical Thinking for the AI Generation.” I was joined by an outstanding panel: C. Edward Watson, Michelle Singh, Ph.D. Singh, and George Philip LeBourdais, PhD. Listening from the moderator’s chair, several strategies emerged for higher education as AI becomes […]
Zoe & Pip’s Five Sparks
You might be interested in this little project I created for my partner’s granddaughter-Zoe-who just turned 2. I had read the book, Open for Work written by Ryan Roslansky and Aneesh Rama and was so interested in the human skills that AI can’t yet replicate: curiosity, creativity, communication, compassion & courage. I wondered how I could […]
New Jobs Working with Artificial Intelligence [AI]
Robert Capps writes for the New York Times and published this article about new jobs artificial intelligence could give us. As a designer I found the jobs under the article’s sub head Taste of interest. Designers straddle the worlds of what is and what could be and are needed to help bring ideas to life. […]
Leading a Higher Education Partnership
Since very early April 2024 I have been leading a Western Massachusetts Consortium Partnership. Springfield Technical Community College [STCC] received a $250,000 state grant to work with other higher education institutions in Western Massachusetts to increase faculty’s core equity competencies and knowledge about racial equity, social justice and structures that have an impact on student […]
AI as a Co-Author: The Making of ‘Uplift Your Teaching’ with ChatGPT
Exciting news for educators! I’m thrilled to share my latest project, Uplift Your Teaching: Empowering Educators – Insights and Inspirations to Transform Your Teaching, a book I co-authored with the help of ChatGPT 4.0. As a director of instructional innovation, I understand that teaching is more than just imparting knowledge; it’s about continuous learning, profound […]
CAST: 9th Annual CAST UDL Symposium: Through the Lens of UDL
I am beyond excited to be a part of a team of fabulous women who are presenting at the CAST: 9th Annual CAST UDL Symposium: Through the Lens of UDL. On Tuesday, August 1, 2023 we will be virtually presenting our session: ChatGPT: A Tool for Inclusive UDL and Culturally Responsive Instruction. Joan Giovannini, Marisha […]
NEFDC: Board of Trustees
I am honored to be serving as a Board of Trustees for the New England Faculty Development Consortium [NEFDC]. This is an energetic group of amazing people. The New England Faculty Development Consortium (NEFDC) was founded in 1998. The group evolved from the work of individuals engaged in faculty development at a number of Massachusetts […]
Equity Leaders & Guides at STCC and Beyond
Late last year I was awarded a $75,000 Massachusetts Higher Education Innovation Fund grant from the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education. The initial grant concept was to train 20 faculty. However, between January and June I was able to train 21 faculty and 9 staff members on the Springfield Technical Community College Campus. I am […]
New Position for Professional Development & Innovation
Today I begin a new position at Springfield Technical Community College as Director of Instructional Innovation and Faculty Investment. I am very excited about my new role and the opportunities I will have to expand my collaborative leadership in working with faculty and staff. My focus will begin with strategizing an overall plan for professional […]