Learning Designer • Project Manager • Visual Designer

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NEWS

Current Role:

Project Lead at eLearningDOC. I lead teams of instructional designers and curriculum developers to deliver custom learning solutions in a variety of modes. Contact us at the link above to explore your projects.

Publication:

Equity-Minded Pedagogies provides an overview of Culturally Responsive Teaching, Universal Design for Learning, and Trauma-Informed Pedagogy, along with a grab-and-go strategy kit to help instructors implement these practices in small, continuous steps.

Hart, N. T., Heilman, A., & Wei, M. (2025). Equity-minded pedagogies: Exploring inclusive teaching strategies to dismantle barriers in technical theatre education. Theatre Design & Technology, 61(3), 20–33.

How can I support your team?

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Technology Skills
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Soft Skills
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Services
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I love learning and making learning fun for others.

My training and work history blends 14 years in higher education teaching and leadership, 18 years as a theatre scenery designer (like an architect for temporary structures), work toward a Masters degree in Instructional Systems and Learning Technologies at Florida State University, and even a few years designing corporate events to deliver marketing goals. My background is a unique blend of Art and Science, of strategy and details, of technology and interpersonal skills, and of doing the work and leading teams.

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What’s the word?

  • “Your interactive lesson was exceptional, and I'm impressed with the way you are able to present a clear and well-organized video demonstration of the task.”

    –Graduate Professor

  • “Natalie is a phenomenal professor. She comes to each class with such enthusiasm for the subject. She is very open-minded and flexible when it comes to student learning and is happy to adapt her teaching styles to better fit the needs of the entire class. Student learning is clearly of utmost importance to her, and she supports and encourages students to develop new ways of thought. Natalie is very organized, and the course is well laid out and developed. Clear goals were communicated and expected from each course project. I cannot compliment this course, or Natalie enough.”

    –Student review

  • “I am especially appreciative of how deliberately she has infused DEI issues throughout her planning and reflection.”

    –Supervisor review

  • “I appreciate your thorough organization and strong leadership.”

    –Unsolicited colleague note

  • “The hours you are spending securing spaces and materials, and the time dedicated to advocacy on all of our behaves are above and beyond your job description and I am grateful.”

    –Unsolicited colleague note

  • In 2022 she served as Interim Department Chair for the spring term and has continued as Associate Chair as well. All the while she also served on several campus-wide committees. I know quite directly how much time and energy she gives these department roles and I find her assistance to be invaluable.”

    –Supervisor review

  • “Your consistent willingness to help your colleagues is an example that we all should follow as we work towards a truly collaborative and mutually supportive Department. I am grateful for you and your collegiality.” 

    –Unsolicited colleague note