Andrea Becker, Instructional Designer
Andrea develops non-credit courses and assists academic faculty in course design. She earned her master's degree in German as a foreign language, organizational psychology and intercultural communication at the University of Munich, Germany. There, she developed language software and researched the efficacy of computer-based language learning and collaborated in a knowledge management project. She also earned certifications in online publishing and in business and marketing in Germany, and was trained as an online instructor through Michigan Virtual University.

Terri Blackwell, Instructional Technologist
Terri has the major responsibility for managing noncredit professional development programs. She is a Microsoft Certified Master Trainer for all MS Office products, a Certified IC3 Specialist and earned her online teaching certification from UCLA. In addition to having the major responsibility for designing and teaching professional development courses, Terri assists faculty with course design and Blackboard issues. Prior to joining UM-Flint, Terri was a trainer at Dow. She is an alumna of Davenport University’s business program.

Mary Garrett, PhD, CCP, Instructional Designer
Mary is both a "virtual" and contractual instructor and has assumed leadership of our Intensive Course Development, which is the crux of UM-Flint’s online instructor certificate program. She earned her doctorate at Michigan State University in educational systems development with an emphasis in instructional technology, and both a master’s and bachelor’s degree in mathematics education at Wayne State University. She is a certified computer professional (Institute for the Certification of Computer Professionals) in data processing, computer programming and systems management.

Nicholas Gaspar, Blackboard Administrator
Nick is the “go to” guy for education technology, computer systems, software and programming. He is responsible for Blackboard administration, technology support for faculty, and will eventually assume responsiblity for the online helpdesk. Previously a member of the Information Technology Services, Nick works closely with that department to ensure smooth operation of all online services. He is a UM-Flint degree candidate in computer information systems.

Krista Heiser, Administrative Assistant
Krista serves as the administrative support person for the Extended Learning. In addition to assisting staff members, she also works with the helpdesk and online faculty members. She is responsible for OEL's website maintainance and serves as the contact person for the Blackboard Communities. Krista holds a AAS from Baker College and is pursuing a BAS from the University of Michigan-Flint.

Theresa Stevens, Online Program Coordinator
Theresa has the major responsibility for managing the academic, online offerings for the University. She assists online faculty with instructional design and Blackboard training, and assists online students with registration, orientation, and general technical support. She also teaches professional development courses offered through the Office of Extended Learning. Theresa holds AAS, BBA, and MBA degrees from Baker College.

Tammy Walsh, Marketing Representative

Deborah White, Director of Distance Learning
Deb has overall responsibility for supporting academic online and weekend programs, and managing noncredit professional development (PD) offerings. She also assists in developing and teaching PD courses. She has a BA in journalism from Michigan State University, MBA from UM-Flint, and has completed training as an online instructor. She was previously with the Michigan Virtual University.

Charles Wright, Computer System Analyst