e-Learning & Innovative Pedagogies Research Network

Clavette Phillip is an educator with over 20 years of experience working at Universities and PK-12 schools. She has also worked directly with students with learning differences as a Behavioral Specialist. A recent PhD graduate, her research interests are in innovative pedagogies, higher education in prisons, and new pathways for improving education for students with learning differences. Her teaching methodology is student centered learning with the student as the curator of their educational experience moving away from the one fits all learning approach.

Saanvi Singh is a Master’s candidate in Computer Engineering at Purdue University, where she also earned her Bachelor's degree. Her professional experience includes two software engineering internships at Amazon, where she designed and deployed secure backend services and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) frameworks for processing sensitive financial data with partners like US Bank and American Express. Complementing her industry experience, Saanvi has a deep passion for education, serving as a Graduate Mentor for Vertically Integrated Projects in IoT and VR, and as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for several engineering and physics courses. She is passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex problems and foster collaborative learning.

Mazyani has been teaching English to undergraduates at Sultan Idris Education University for more than 17 years, with extensive experience in English language instruction. Her professional interests lie in the areas of Technology-Enhanced Language Learning (TELL), curriculum design, and applied research in English language education. She has actively engaged in research and publications that explore innovative approaches to language teaching and learning, particularly through the integration of digital tools and online platforms. Beyond teaching and research, Mazyani has also ventured into innovation competitions, showcasing her ability to translate pedagogical insights into practical solutions for language learning. Her work reflects a commitment to advancing English language education through a blend of academic rigor, innovation, and practical application.

Ashley Esparza is a Lecturer at Northern Arizona University in the College of Education. She teaches courses in Educational Technology which support pre-service and current teachers in creative and purposeful uses of technology in the classroom. Ashley strives to promote equity in education by supporting teachers in their ability to create learning opportunities and environments that are accessible and inclusive. She is a doctoral student at the University of Arizona where she is studying Educational Leadership.

Stewart Bauserman is the Assistant Director, Integrated Business & Engineering (IBE) program, Daniels School of Business, Purdue University. Mr. Bauserman is a Ph.D. candidate at Purdue’s Polytechnic Institute, and he is leading the IBE initiatives at Purdue’s urban campus in Indianapolis, Indiana. His research explores gamified and experiential learning models that integrate a global systems thinking approach, leadership in sustainability, and interdisciplinary and international project-based learning. Drawing from his prior experience in industry, Mr. Bauserman’s work bridges industry and education through innovative design of student experiences for teaching and learning. His current initiatives focus on incorporating AI into serious cooperative board game design, collaborative business and engineering projects, and creating experiential learning pedagogies that prepare students to lead in complex, technology-driven systems.

Dr. Michelle McCain is a 17-year educator committed to advancing equity, innovation, and instructional excellence. She holds a B.S. in Administration of Justice from Texas Southern University, an M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction from Houston Baptist University, and an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and Management from Capella University. Her career spans teaching grades 6–12 in special education, ESL, reading, and English, along with leadership roles as mentor teacher, instructional coach, and Dean of Instruction. Currently a Course Instructor and High School English Teacher, she actively engages with NABSE, AABHE, and TABPHE. Her work, recognized with the 2022 W.E.B. DuBois Award, focuses on digital pedagogies, equity, and transformative practices in education.

Hengzhi Hu is a post-doctoral researcher at the Faculty of Education, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. His research interests include bilingual and multilingual education, teacher professional development, and innovations in language teaching and learning. His work has appeared in leading journals such as Language Learning & Technology, Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching, Language & Education, and International Review of Applied Linguistics in Language Teaching. His recent projects explore how grassroots teacher initiatives leverage emerging technologies to create equitable, learner-centred, and engaging multilingual classrooms.