Research and Publications
Jacksonville UNiversity Student AI Policy
In 2024 I was tasked with designing the AI Student Guidance documentation for Jacksonville University based on my work in AI nationwide. The guidance was approved and finalized for implementation in 2025.
Empowering Educators with AI: Microsoft Philanthropies and ncce join forces
This recent article highlights the work I have been fortunate to be a part of as I partnered with NCCE and Microsoft to help educators in the state of Washington chart a path forward with A.I.
Understanding AI Adoption in Academia: Exploring Current Status and Planning for Future Potential in Teaching and Learning
This research looked at student and faculty perceptions related to use of artificial intelligence in higher education. Future publications are in progress.
Instructional Design and Autism Evidence-Based PRactices: The Dick and Carey Model
Educators in the United States report struggling to effectively teach the 1 in 54 students diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to federal guidelines, that require evidence-based resources to be supported. This qualitative collective case study explored how elementary, middle, and high school teachers in an urban school district in the southeastern United States used the Dick and Carey instructional design model, shown to positively impact ASD symptoms, alongside ASD evidence-based practices designed by the U.S. Department of Education, to meet the educational needs of all learners. Twelve participants engaged in this 12-week study as they implemented the Dick and Carey instructional design model alongside ASD evidence-based practices when designing instruction in their classrooms.
Building Community and Amplifying Voices: The Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert Extravaganza
In this guest blog post, I discuss the process I undertook to develop and implement the Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert Extravaganza (I know, it's a mouthful!) program in Gallup, New Mexico.