I'm an Instructional Designer and Learning Leader driven by a profound belief in the power of learning to transform lives and elevate organizations. With over a decade of experience spanning education, corporate learning, and sales enablement, I create innovative, data-informed learning experiences that empower individuals and organizations to thrive.
My journey began in education, where I cultivated a passion for igniting curiosity and fostering a love for learning. This foundation continues to guide my approach as I've advanced into strategic learning leadership, where I combine adult learning principles with performance analytics to drive engagement and measurable results. Yet at my core, I remain passionate about crafting meaningful learning experiences that spark transformation.
My deep sense of community, equality, and authenticity extends to my design philosophy. I strive to build inclusive and empowering learning environments where everyone feels valued, seen, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. This commitment to diversity and inclusion has shaped successful programs reaching thousands of learners across global organizations.
Beyond individual learner success, I am a strategic collaborator who thrives on building meaningful relationships. I actively partner with subject matter experts, executive stakeholders, and learners to create learning solutions that align with organizational goals while maintaining a learner-centered approach. Now, as I return to my Minnesota roots, I'm excited to bring this comprehensive perspective to new learning challenges.
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me and checking out my portfolio!
"Courtney creates well-thought-out and well-organized lesson plans that meaningfully uses the UDL Guidelines. I value the idea of providing a hybrid PD session. Your lessons have more opportunities for flexibility, collaboration, and coaching than most of the PD sessions I attended as a K12 teacher."
Laura McAllister - Professor - University of Colorado, Denver
"Courtney successfully created a digital learning experience to engage a variety of adult learners. Her approach took into consideration adult agency and choice in learning as well as gave teachers an opportunity to collaborate with colleagues. She used student and adult learning data to inform her design and to respond to the needs of students and staff alike."
Jessica Garza - Principal - Jefferson Jr./Sr. High School
"The online training was well-designed and engaging. One of the things that I found most helpful was the use of breakout rooms. This allowed me to collaborate with other participants and share my thoughts and ideas. This helped to create a more interactive and engaging learning environment."
Rachel Swarts - Educator - Jefferson Jr./Sr. High School