Valerie Barbaro

Degree: PhD
Graduated: 2022
Current Position: Lead Instructional Designer at St. Catherine University
Comments on LT:

I'm grateful for the wonderful teachers/advisors and all of my graduate student colleagues for making my PhD journey through LT what it was. I really appreciated (among the students especially!) a spirit of collaboration and willingness to help each other out--grad students can sometimes feel competitive with each other, but that was never my experience in LT. 

Sarah Barksdale

Degree: PhD
Graduated: 2023
Current Position: Sr. Educational and Training Consultant at Thomson Reuters 
Comments on LT:

I am so grateful for my time at LT and the amazing opportunities I received to pursue my passion for education and teachers through research and teaching. I so appreciated my time learning from and collaborating with exceptional faculty, students, and community members. LT provided me with invaluable experiences, lifelong friends, and the support and encouragement to grow as both a scholar and human.

Fan Ouyang

Degree: PhD
Graduated: 2018
Current Position: Research professor, College of Education, Zhejiang University, China
Comments on LT:

I gained my Ph.D. from the LT program, UMN in June, 2018. In LT, I experienced warmth and support from my supervisors, faculty members and my peer colleagues. I also gained a sufficient skill set and advanced knowledge during my study period, which helped me develop as an experienced researcher and a better person.

Christiane Reilly

Degree: PhD
Graduated: 2020
Current Position: Founder and CEO of reDesignED LLC
Comments on LT: 

My favorite memories from LT are working with my fellow classmates on collaborative projects. LT stands out in encouraging creativity and allowing students to drive their own learning.

Megi Shuke

Degree: M.Ed.
Graduated: 2022
Current Position: STEM e-learning associate, Socratica, California. Megi helps create educational videos on Math, Science, and Programming - that are free for all. You can watch these videos on the YouTube channels: Socratica and Socratica High
Comments on LT:

During my 2 years of Master’s in LT I have been part of an amazing community of students and faculty that truly care about the work that we do. I have learned about the importance of research, I have explored new edtech tools, and I have had discussions that have truly transformed the way I think (and act) about educational issues. The classes and experience gained through the program helped me prepare for a career in the e-learning industry.