Dr. Kristin Herman

Kristin M. Herman is a dynamic and innovative instructional designer and learning administrator dedicated to shaping the future of education. With 18 years of experience in K-16 environments, Kristin excels at crafting engaging and equitable learning experiences that leverage the power of technology. Her expertise spans online learning design, faculty development, and curriculum development, with a focus on incorporating social-emotional learning and addressing the needs of diverse learners. Currently, Kristin is pioneering online and blended learning pathways for K-12 public students and exploring the impact of AI in education
Instructional Designer | Learning Administrator | Equity Advocate
Kristin M. Herman is an experienced instructional and curriculum designer and administrator with a demonstrated history of working in K-16 environments. She is passionate about creating inclusive and engaging learning experiences, with a focus on integrating technology and promoting equity.
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DESIGN & LEADERSHIP IMPACT
Throughout her career, Ms. Herman has demonstrated expertise in:
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Online Learning Design: Designing and implementing online asynchronous learning pathways for K-12 students.
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Faculty Development: Developing and delivering training on digitally accessible design and responsible AI use for faculty.
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Curriculum Development: Designing and developing engaging digital learning materials for "train-the-trainer" professional development.
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Strategic Implementation: Supervising faculty cohorts in digital course template design, virtual course facilitation, and learning management system (LMS) adoption.
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Technology Integration: Managing tools and accounts like Canvas LMS and Magic School AI.
CURRENT ROLES
Ms. Herman currently serves as the Assistant Director of Teaching & Learning (Technology, Online & Digital) at Centennial School District, where she has:
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Designed and implemented a 100% online asynchronous learning pathway for K-12 students.
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Expanded dual enrollment partnerships across modalities.
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Designed and implemented faculty training on digitally accessible design and responsible AI use.
She is also an Instructional Design Consultant for National Science Foundation Cyber Training grants, where she contributes to the design and development of learning materials focused on high-performance computing for machine learning and cybersecurity research.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Ms. Herman's previous experience includes roles as a Learning Technology Specialist at West Chester University and a Secondary English Education Teacher.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
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PhD in Instructional Design and Technology, Old Dominion University
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Master of Arts in Teaching, Duke University
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Bachelor of Arts in English, Villanova University
CERTIFICATIONS
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Pennsylvania Level II Licensure
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Pennsylvania Initial I Licensure
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North Carolina Initial M Licensure