As a passionate educator with over a decade of experience, I've dedicated my career to creating inclusive and engaging learning environments. 

 

I am the assistant director of faculty initiatives at the Center for New Designs in Learning and Scholarships at Georgetown University. Originally from Cork, Ireland, I obtained a Ph.D. in Education and Human Development from the University of Maryland with a particular focus on the impacts of poverty, culture, and cooperative communication on language development and learning. Furthermore, my postdoctoral training was grounded in faculty development and higher education administration

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In my current work, I prioritize interactive and scenario-based learning and creating classes in collaboration with students. I have worked on faculty development with hundreds of faculty, including University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business.

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I am passionate about supporting faculty in reaching their pedagogical goals and creating meaningful learning experiences for all of their students including designing engaging classes, and how to meaningfully leverage feedback. I also loves utilizing my research and analytical skills to drive evidence-based curriculum and course design improvements.

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Outside work, I enjoy practicing yoga, shouting in support of the Irish rugby team, and nursing a hot cup of tea at home with my husband and our cats.