Office of Educational Development Team
Justin Zumwalt, Ph.D., NRP
Contact Dr. Zumwalt with questions regarding any of OED's service, use of artifical intelligence (AI) in medical education, teaching and learning with mobile technologies, or other curricular affairs.
Meet the Team
Dawn Ballard,
Ph.D., M.S. Ed.
Manager of Instructional Design
Dr. Ballard leads and supports educational initiatives across UME clerkships, graduate medical education, graduate programs, and Osteopathic Recognition. She also provides expertise in instructional design, faculty development, TrueLearn, eMedley, and educational technology.
Rhonda Cochran,
M.S., ABD
Manager of Service Learning
Rhonda leads and supports initiatives in service learning and community engagement, fostering connections between learners, faculty, and community partners. She also provides leadership for OED Health and Wellness initiatives.
Brea Moore,
M.S.
Manager of Instructional Design
Brea leads and supports educational initiatives across UME pre-clerkship education, including curriculum development, curriculum mapping, and continuous improvement. She also provides expertise in instructional design, faculty development, Canvas, eMedley, and educational technology.
Jennifer A. Fisher,
MBA
Instructional Designer
Jennifer supports UME pre-clerkship education by partnering with faculty on instructional design, effective teaching and learning strategies, and the integration of educational technology.
Marissa Pool,
M.Ed.
Instructional Designer
Marissa supports UME pre-clerkship education by partnering with faculty on instructional design, effective teaching and learning strategies, and the integration of educational technology. She also supports Pete’s Studio on the Cherokee Nation Campus, providing faculty with resources for developing engaging educational content.
Vladimir Merisca,
M.A.
Instructional Designer
Vladimir supports the PA Program and other graduate programs by partnering with faculty on instructional design, effective teaching and learning strategies, and the integration of educational technology.
David Juergens,
MBA
Instructional Designer
David supports graduate programs by partnering with faculty on instructional design, effective teaching and learning strategies, and the integration of educational technology. He also provides support and expertise related to Canvas and Panopto.
Eric Scholl
Educational Media Services Coordinator
Eric supports the design, production, and delivery of educational media, including audio and video resources. He also supports Pete’s Studio on the OSU Center for Health Sciences campus, helping faculty develop high-quality educational content.
Ni'Ara Harris
Testing Center Coordinator
Ni’Ara coordinates exam scheduling and provides support for the OSU-CHS Testing Centers on both campuses.
Dylan Gaylor, BS
Academic Assistant II
Dylan provides support for UME pre-clerkship courses, with a focus on exam building.
Zach Pollak
Academic Assistant II
Zach provides support for UME pre-clerkship courses, with a focus on exam building.
Aster Meadows
Academic Assistant II
Aster provides support for the PA Program and other graduate programs, with a focus on exam building.
Taylor Wilkinson
Academic Assistant II
Taylor provides support for the UME Clerkships and GME with a focus on exam building and Faculty/Course Evaluations.
Mikey McLean
Academic Assistant II
Mikey provides department-wide administrative support and assistance with general questions related to the Office of Educational Development.
Pete's Pets Posse
Our team is also supported by two special companions, Blue and Macchi.
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