I'm a life long learner who is a leader driven by a love for problem solving, discovery, and supporting others in reaching their goals and potential. 

I am passionate about creating customized training solutions because I have experienced the wide diversity of learning in our world working with so many different cultural backgrounds. I delight in working with stakeholders and SMEs to create, design, develop, and implement learning experiences that are engaging, improve performance, and effectively enhance an organization's goals. My devotion to creating learning experiences that utilize technology, engage learners, and are result oriented while meeting industry best practices and strategies are one of my strengths that I bring to any organization.

I believe collaboration and communication are the keys to creating successful e-Learning. I have strong interpersonal communication skills focusing on listening, analyzing, and respect for clear communication. Honesty and integrity are core values that I hold. Being creative and innovative in problem solving are just some of the key strengths I bring to the instructional design process. 

Applied Instructional Design Academy (AIDA) is a rigorous 9 month program. The process of Instructional Design and the tools used for creating effective e-Learning training solutions follows the ADDIE ( Analysis, Design, Develop, Implement, and Evaluate) model. 

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I am originally from the Midwest. Born and raised in Iowa, attended college in Nebraska and in Minnesota. I have lived in Georgia, Iowa, Minnesota, and North Carolina. I love reading, especially historical fiction, science fiction, and mystery genres (especially if it has historical and science facts embedded). Having a multicultural worldview has been enhanced by interacting with friends from around the world and helping them achieve citizenship in the U.S. To highlight this in my personal life,  I enjoy extending and sharing cultural nuances by planning dinner parties with family and friends that includes creating new dishes from different countries. Everyone brings a course and a corresponding drink from the country to share.  I have a miniature schnauzer and pug who are daily entertainment. I enjoy making cards and creating shirts and wall hangings with my silhouette and cricut when I have bonus alone time. 

What others say about me...

Sherry Short strives for excellence by consistently doing her best with hard work and dedication toward accomplishing goals.  She is a lifelong learner that continues to pursue knowledge and learn new skills. Some qualities that describe Sherry are:

• Approachable

• Supportive

• Collaborative

• Creative

Jo Ann Long

Sherry  has a growth mindset and was always flexible to ensure schedules worked with our SME's. She helped our at risk learners build confidence in their abilities by focusing her energy on building strong relationships with them, the staff, and the community. It was obvious in a short time she helped with our entire program. She was focused on solutions and found ways to support learners, SME's, and stakeholders in many ways. I have been so impressed with the ability she has to navigate challenges with grace and understanding. She is one of the most collaborative employees I have worked with in the past 28 years in education. Sherry is a very dedicated educator, mentor, and ambassador for positive change in any organization.

Shane Dordal