Bio

Welcome! If you are visiting my portfolio website then you most likely are here to learn more about what I know and do. This website is to help visitors get a better sense of my philosophies and capabilities that pertain to education and technologies.

I have a Master of Education Degree from the College of Technology at Bowling Green State University (BGSU), which focused on e-learning and adult education utilizing multimedia. My B. A. is in education and fine arts. I am currently pursuing a Ph.D. in instructional design for online learning.

My work in education and the visual communications industry has spanned over 20 years. During that time I directed, managed and executed a number of projects for companies and organizations including: Design, illustration, web development, photography & videoography, education & training, and the development of marketing approaches. This entailed directing, managing, designing and executing projects including signage, publications, logos, outdoor, and web. I have managed a Technology Enhanced Classroom Support Program at a university, and am currently an instructional design and multimedia consultant at Vizul Multimedia.
My research interests include ubiquitous computing, or the use of portable devices that can be used for education anytime or anywhere the learner goes. I have a passion for creating learning environments and tools that meet learners varied learning styles.

I enjoy researching and writing about a variety of subjects related to education, technology, creativity, and design on my blog, e-Debra: An Online Resource.

Management Philosophy
The best manager communicates and listens with a caring attitude, provides clear expectations for projects, makes sure adequate tools are in place to do a job well, and removes roadblocks that impede progress. This makes everyone’s job do-able and boosts morale. In addition it fosters cooperation, increases productivity and creates allies.