The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Digital Learning team is unlocking the UT higher education experience for online students, one distance learner at a time. Our team works on a host of essential duties, all geared to impact the student journey and overall education experience positively.
Among those functions are developing courses, recruiting new students, making the user experience as smooth as possible, and maintaining a virtual support community. Just as importantly, the Digital Learning team collaborates with faculty and multi-disciplinary partners across the university to bring the UT experience online. Below are the people responsible for making Vols Online a success.
The Digital Learning Team
Staff

Igor Akpovo
Manager, Professional Development for Online Learning

Perrin Anderson
Director of Earned Media

David Des Armier
Instructional Designer

Anna Banks
Executive Director Data Science Technologies

Bruce Behn
Dean & CEO

Josh Bowers
Senior Assistant Director of Student Success

Naomi Breeden
Executive Director of Solutions Engineering

Jason Brown
Director of Multimedia

Lindsay Burke-Melton
Assistant Dean of Finance, Administration, & Facilities

Isaiah Cash
Senior Web Developer

Michelle Curley
Chief Education Core Officer

Ann Ely
Academic Program Manager

Cris Emberton
Interactive Learning Manager

Anna Everett
Instructional Designer

Kristen Ferrer
Director of Performance Marketing

Jonathan Fuqua
Web Application Developer

Jennifer Glaab
Instructional Designer

Christina Goode
Instructional Designer

Jennifer Gramling
Director of Online Programs

Katie Elise Harrill
Video Production Specialist

Angie Heig
Executive Director of Marketing

Tonya Hussin
Instructional Designer

Tim Jackson
Video Production Specialist

Jason Johnston
Executive Director of Online Learning & Course Production

Molly Minninger
Director of HR & Employee Engagement

Jamie Neill
Academic Program Manager

Mark Neisler
Compliance Coordinator

Dani Powers
Visual Communications Specialist

Cindy Satterfield
Accounts Payable Coordinator

Mark Savage
Chief Technology Officer

Shay Scott
Vice Dean & Chief Operating Officer

Josh Steele
Chief Programs Officer & Associate Vice Dean

Jian Su
Instructional Designer

Stephanee Thornton
Executive Assistant

Shannon Tyler
Senior Assistant Director of Recruitment & Enrollment

Ginny Valentin
Executive Director of Learner Services

Sara Whitt
Director of Visual & Digital Design
Graduate Assistants & Student Workers

Kamar Afra
Graduate Research Assistant

Brittany Price
Graduate Research Assistant

Kinley Sanderson
Student Worker

Srijana Uprety
Graduate Research Assistant

Wei Wang
Graduate Research Assistant

Muslimah Yusuff
Graduate Research Assistant
Help us build the future of online learning at UT!
If you are passionate about providing the best possible higher education experience for online students, we invite you to apply for our open positions.
Join Our Team