Alicia Johnson

Alicia Johnson holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction (Instructional Design & Technology) from Virginia Tech, and an M.S. in Instructional Media (Education) from Wilkes University. With a career beginning in the classroom as a secondary English teacher, she ultimately transitioned into academia as a Visiting Assistant Professor. Her graduate teaching focused on all aspects of instructional design (ID), development, implementation, and evaluation practices and ID research. Her research focuses on Instructional Design as well as teaching and learning in a variety of contexts. Currently, she is the Director of Virginia Tech Engineering Online, driving the strategic development of online graduate and professional studies, fostering global marketing plans, and managing collaboration among multiple universities through Cardinal Education. As a leader, Johnson champions inclusive and effective learning environments, fusing traditional academic practices with forward-thinking strategies. Her work is recognized in several international conferences and academic journals, underscoring her commitment to refining and innovating the field of education.