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The Learning Lab

Thoughts on instructional design, tech enablement, and building better learning cultures.

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Periods of Professional Change

During times of uncertainty, focus on what you can control: quality, routines, and connection.

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10,000 Followers

Here’s to my wonderful LinkedIn community. I started this journey as a transitioning teacher in the early pandemic days.

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ATD and Lifeline

I brought together my volunteer work at the Lifeline Animal Shelter and my professional network from ATD Greater Atlanta, and a great time was had by all!

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Certified SAFe® 6 Scrum Master 

I recently renewed my Scaled Agile Scrum Master certification for another year.

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AI just saved me $1,437 per year!

Use AI to Save Money

AI just saved me $1,437 per year! It didn’t just find savings, it told me exactly what to say and who to say it to.

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Automations Are For Everyone

How many of you use automations at work? So why aren’t we using automations in our personal lives more?

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ATD Greater Atlanta Volunteer Event

Atlanta-based L&D professionals: Come hang out with me and our local ATD chapter on September 12! 

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Lifelong Learner

A lot of us learning professionals, myself included, claim to be “lifelong learners”. 

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Is “Act Your Wage” Good Advice?

I’ve heard this phrase “act your wage” in multiple workplaces, and I have some opinions. 

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Organize Your Course Catalog

Content governance might not seem like the most exciting topic, but I recently created a credentials inventory and I want to share why it matters.

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