I’m a lifelong learner and technology lover who joined Missouri Online as an Instructional Designer in July 2021.  I’m a Level 2 Google Certified Educator with over 10 years of teaching experience in secondary and post-secondary education. I am currently finishing my doctoral degree in instructional leadership from Lindenwood University, where my research focus is on teacher perceptions of gamification as a learning tool. When I’m not in front of my computer, I can generally be found reading, attending local painting classes, or, most recently, gardening.