1-About+me

Hi and welcome! Before diving into the following pages of my reflective learning journal, let me share a little bit about myself.

I am a native New Yorker currently living in Maryland near DC. Most of my family is still in NY with a couple of us in Phoenix, Arizona.

I recently started taking up triathlon training (April 2009) and completed three sprint triathlons so far this year. Sprint tris usually consist of a half mile swim, a 16-18 mile bike ride, and a 5K so the distances are pretty manageable. I am not very fast yet, but I always finish and I like the cross-training aspect. Next year I am going to work to increase speed and distance so I will be working this winter on building strength and stamina in all three areas (swim, bike, and run).

I have worked for my company (GEICO) for 21 years and am currently the Senior Manager over Corporate Sales Training working out of our home office in DC. My team is responsible for all sales training company-wide (across 11 locations).

We already utilize some DE in how we train, but I see a great deal of potential to do more (and do it better). My dual degree (MDE/MBA) at UMUC is one way I am working to ensure I/we are set up for success and stay on top of what is current and truly effective in the world of distance education.

I look forward to your shared thoughts in this journal. Thanks for visiting!

Kara