Michelle F. Read

Michelle F. Read is a Senior Instructional Designer at Texas State University where she also develops and delivers faculty professional development on online teaching and learning topics. She completed her PhD in Learning Technologies at The University of Texas at Austin. She also holds master’s degrees in Educational Technology and Literacy Studies. Her research interests include the design and development of online learning environments for all learners, including the professional and faculty development of educators, PK-20. She spent the early years of her career teaching in K6, serving as a Technology Integration Specialist in K12, and providing professional development to colleagues on technology integration and literacy. Now, she teaches both undergraduate and graduate students in online, hybrid, and face-to-face formats.