About Andrea

Andrea Guthridge is an Instructional Designer and User Experience Designer at the University of North Dakota's School of Medicine & Health Sciences with a demonstrated history of curriculum development and assisting faculty. She has previously worked with Nursing and Professional Disciplines & the School of Engineering and Mines. She creates meaningful content and helps faculty to use the best pedagogical and andragogical practices to meet the needs of all learners. She is skilled in Blackboard, Articulate Storyline & Rise, Captivate, E-learning, Instructional Design, and Curriculum Development. 

As a member of the education community, Andrea has worked hard to create meaningful learning experiences in the classroom, teaches faculty help sessions, and provides instructional support for faculty and students. She has a master’s degree focused in Curriculum and Instruction from Concordia University & recently started her journey to obtain her Ph.D. in Education, Behavior, and Health with a focus in Instructional Design. 

Andrea previously has taught in the K-12 classroom for ten years & is certified to teach K-14. She holds teaching licenses in Texas, Nebraska, and North Dakota. Her interests include: learning analytics, graphic and visual design, engagement strategies, grading practices, alternative assessment strategies, digital body language, diversity, equity, and inclusion, creating accessible materials for all learners, and using Universal Design principles.

Andrea resides in Grand Forks, ND with her husband, two sons, and their dog- Roger Wilco.  She is an avid reader, runner, cyclist, painter, and participates in a monthly bake-off challenge.