Our Team
The Center for Teaching and Learning faculty support services are available through both online and in-person modalities. To quickly get in touch with questions about your course and find assistance by booking an appointment with an instructional designer. You can also connect with faculty and instructional designers by joining the Faculty Hub on Slack.
Chief of Faculty Affairs and Services
Instructional Designer
Blackboard Certified Trainer
ITIL Foundations Certification
Lead Media Designer
Instructional Designer
Instructional Designer
Instructional Designer
Jennifer Hoppough is the Chief of Faculty Affairs and Services at the University of ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Fairbanks (ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ) Office of the Provost. Currently pursuing a PhD with a focus on Food Security and Sustainability within ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ’s Culinary Ecosystem. Jennifer possesses over 20 years of experience in academia and the workforce, and has served in various managerial roles at UA.
She holds an M.F.A. in English – Non-Fiction (2014), an M.A. in English (2012), a B.A. in English Literature (2002), and an A.A.S. in Paralegal Studies (2002) from ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ, as well as a certificate in Principles and Techniques of Fundraising from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (2008). Jennifer’s career highlights include directing the UA Foundation Statewide Stewardship program, and overseeing the publications of (CASE) award-winning annual reports,
Jennifer is a key resource for faculty at ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ, leveraging her vast institutional knowledge to connect them with university resources. Her efforts in implementing innovative techniques and streamlining processes have enhanced organizational effectiveness across the university.
Sean Holland, M.A., guides media production and MOOC development at University of ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Fairbanks Center for Teaching and Learning. Sean holds a BA in linguistics from ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ and an MA in applied linguistics from UMass Boston and is a Google for Education Certified Trainer and an edX Certified Course Creator.
Expertise & Specialties
MOOCs
edX Course Design
Video Production & Screencasting
Interactive Video
Virtual & Augmented Reality
Accessibility & Captioning
Language Education & Second Language Acquisition
Education and Certification
B.A. in Linguistics (2007)
University of ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Fairbanks
M.A. in Applied Linguistics (2014)
University of Massachusetts Boston
Google for Education Certified Trainer
Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies
International Association of Accessibility Professionals
Heather has over 15 years of experience working across multiple design disciplines. She enjoys helping others design clear, intuitive digital experiences that put people first. She currently partners with teams in higher education to simplify complex systems through user experience design, graphic design, branding, and digital marketing. Known for her ability to untangle messy processes and turn them into usable, well-designed solutions, Heather takes a research-driven, collaborative approach and enjoys coaching others along the way to build better, more sustainable systems.
Expertise and Specialties
Airtable System Design
UX Design
Graphic Design
Branding
Digital Marketing
Solving Problems
Teaching & Coaching
Education and Certification
M.P.S. in User Experience Design
Maryland Institute College of Art
B.A. in Visual Design
Mount Sierra College
Alex has spent over a decade working in higher education across campus teams and vendor environments and now supports institutional data systems as a Data Integration Analyst. She focuses on building and maintaining Airtable-based systems, developing automation-driven workflows, and supporting complex campus processes with reliable, well-structured data. She blends technical know-how with a deep understanding of how people and processes actually work, approaching each system with curiosity, precision, and a focus on making things run more efficiently.
Expertise & Specialties
Airtable Architecture
Automation & Workflow Engineering
Data Analysis & Reporting
Enrollment Management
Student Search & Prospect Modeling
Campaign Strategy & Analytics
Marketing Analytics
Education and Certification
MS in Data Science
Marketing Concentration
Depaul University
BA in Spanish
University of Oregon
BA in Communication Disorders & Sciences
University of Oregon
Buck comes from Washington State on the border with Canada. He has a great love for animation which is his main focus in film. Buck has a broad background in many arts and sciences including foreign languages, biology, film, art and music. He is excited to work together with designers and professors to help create awesome tools in tune with students’ and teachers’ goals for success.
Expertise & Specialties
Film, Video and Radio Production
2D & 3D Animation & Animation Production
Adobe Creative Cloud Products
Autodesk Maya
Graphic & 3D Design
WeVideo
Education and Certification
Candidate for a BA in Film Studies
University of ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Fairbanks
Chris Beks is an instructional designer, technology enthusiast, and LMS expert with 20 years of experience in higher education and technology. In the summer, he spends a lot of his time on the family peony farm.
Expertise & Specialties
Canvas & Blackboard
Google Apps for Education
Educational Technology
Learning Management Systems
Education and Certification
Microcomputer Support Specialist Certificate (2001)
University of ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Fairbanks, Fairbanks, United States
BS in Business Management (1996)
Koning Willem I College, ‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
Blackboard Certified Trainer
ITIL Foundations Certification
Clara Noomah is a designer, educator, and creator who has been working in education for over 15 years. Her work at CTL centers around making the student experience at ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ more accessible – she is the departmental lead on accessibility, and works on faculty development initiatives that highlight student voices and non-discriminatory teaching practices.
Expertise & Specialties
STEM and Online Labs
Digital Accessibility
Captioning
PDF Remediation for Accessibility
Course- and Program-level Curriculum Design
Google Apps for Education
Graphic Design
Education and Certification
edX Certified Course Creator (2020)
Quality Matters Peer Reviewer (2018)
Master of Arts in Educational Studies
Lewis & Clark College (2016)
Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Sciences and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies,
Williams College (2013)
Elle Fournier is an instructional designer and has been working to increase access to higher education for over a decade. She holds a Ph.D. in English Rhetoric and Composition and regularly teaches courses on writing, rhetoric, and the digital humanities.
Expertise & Specialties
Critical Pedagogy
Digital Scholarship
Place- and Community-Based Learning
Canvas
Google Apps for Education
Adobe Creative Cloud
Writing and Composition Pedagogy
Education and Certification
PhD in English, Rhetoric & Composition (2022)
Graduate Certificate in Digital Humanities and Culture
Washington State University
MA in English (2017)
University of ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Fairbanks
BA in Convergent Media Journalism and French (2011)
Central Washington University
Eric worked in broadcast journalism and marketing before coming to eCampus. While video production is his main focus, he has an interest in game development and developing new technologies for instructional purposes. Outside of work, he enjoys cooking and spending time with his partner and son.
Expertise & Specialties
Video Editing
Compositing
3D Animation
Unity
Liz Odell Howe is an instructional designer at ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ’s Center for Teaching and Learning, bringing 15 years of experience in education, library media, and Learning Management Systems (LMS) to the team. Her background enables her to effectively support educators and enhance the learning experience for students. Liz is dedicated to creating engaging and practical learning solutions that meet the needs of the global edX community. Liz piloted a Multi-Sensory Instruction program for the Anchorage School District, collaborating closely with her team to integrate dynamic strategies that enhanced student learning. Her approach emphasized extensive movement in the classroom, with a focus on motor sequencing and sensory feedback, leading to significant improvements in student literacy development.
Expertise & Specialties
Media Literacy
Learning Management Systems
Canvas
Google Apps for Education
edX course design
Pedagogy
eLearning
Education and Certification
Library Media Graduate Certification (2021)
Montana State University
MAT Education COOP (2011)
ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Pacific University
BA Education (2009)
University of ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ Anchorage
Level One Google Educator
Common Sense Media Literacy Educator
LJ Varghese joined ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ CTL as an instructional designer in summer 2022. Focusing on ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵ’s ÓÐÁϺÐ×ÓÊÓƵX initiative, they bring experience in library and archival sciences as well as a background in student support programs and education and training in higher ed. LJ believes education should be accessible, and they are interested in defining and creating transformative teaching and learning experiences, with a focus on anti-oppressive and liberatory education.
Expertise & Specialties
Course & program development
edX
Education and Certification
Bachelor of Arts in Biopsychology, Cognition and Neuroscience
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
MSI
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor