Learning ForTE

Principals

Learning Forte’s Principals are responsible for the direction, vision, and execution toward our ultimate goals. They strategically work to meet the needs of our customers while protecting the interests of the team. Their expertise, integrity, and imagination lead Learning Forte’s drive to creatively develop sustainable solutions.

Stacy Williams Duncan

Chief Executive Officer
Stacy’s Bio

As a co-creative priest with over 20 years of experience in ordained ministry, The Rev. Stacy Williams-Duncan integrates teaching and learning, research and practice, theological education and ministry in and beyond parish, school, seminary, and digital contexts. In addition to serving as a parish priest, through Learning ForTE she shares her expertise in pedagogy, curriculum design, change management, and digital learning.

Kyle Oliver

Chief Product Officer
Kyle’s Bio

Kyle brings a wealth of skills and knowledge to Learning Forte with experience leading media-rich learning activities, facilitating effective online and hybrid courses, and planning and executing communications initiatives at a variety of faith-based organizations.

Team

Jenn Baker

Consultant. Integrated Learning
Jenn’s Bio

Jenn leads organizations through a design process that helps them define and implement a curriculum that speaks directly to their mission and values and that can be delivered effectively and sustainably in a digital environment.  This includes curriculum design, selection of tools to support content delivery, as well as training and coaching of administrators, instructors, and facilitators.

Areas of Expertise
Pedagogy, Course Design and Facilitation, Instructor and Facilitator Coaching, Curriculum and Assessment Planning and Design, LMS Selection, Implementation, and Administration   

Jamie Burnette

Instructional Designer
Jamie’s Bio

Jamie is passionate about instructional design. She works with companies and organizations to determine and meet their learning goals.

Areas of Expertise:

Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, Training, and Content creation

Jed Dembowski

Marketing Lead

Jed’s Bio

Jed creates dynamic content for traditional and digital media. He also builds and manages plans to successfully grow and engage target audiences.

Areas of Expertise

Content Creation, Marketing Planning, Social Media Management, Website Management, Video Production, and Copywriting

Hannah Graham

Consultant, Congregational Learning
& Innovation
Hannah’s Bio

Hannah manages the Learning Forte learning management system and supports client learning management systems by building courses and interactive content. She also creates content for courses and Learning Forte products.  

Areas of Expertise

Interpersonal Communication, Learning Management System Administration, Digital Tool Curation, Christian Formation Curriculum, and Parish Formation Ministry 

Renae Gutridge

Bookkeeper
Renae’s Bio

Renae is the financial hub for Learning Forte. She manages invoices, payments, expenses, and payroll. 

Areas of Expertise

Accounting and Organization

Shamika Klassen

Consultant & Content Developer

Shamika’s Bio

Shamika is passionate about serving people and technology.  As a tech chaplain, she teaches and trains people on how best to use technology to achieve their goals.

Areas of Expertise

Research, Training, and Content Creation

Alyssa McCormac

Executive Assistant

Alyssa’s Bio

Alyssa assists the Chief  Executive Officer in whatever she needs so that she can focus on the needs of the staff and clients at Learning Forte.

Areas of Expertise

Administration, Organization, and Event Planning

Matt O’Rear

Consultant, Organizational Development & Innovation

Matt’s Bio

Matt is an adaptive leader who understands the importance of a strong faith foundation, critical thinking, creative problem solving, and a commitment to diversity in all situations. Matt is well-versed in effective strategic and operational planning, change management, and innovative thinking.

Areas of Expertise

Strategic planning and assessment, Effective oral and written communication, Operations management, Process creation and implementation, Staff training and development, policy development, and assessment Institutional branding and marketing.

Margarita Palaez-King

Internal Operations Lead
Margarita’s Bio

Margarita manages internal operations work for Learning Forte. She also manages projects, guiding selected congregations in a pilot program that empowers churches to engage in community and ignite faith into action.

Areas of Expertise:
Business Management, Training and Development, Employee Relations, Technological Aptitude, and Communications

Sarah Stonesifer

Consultant, Learning Organizations & Leadership
Sarah’s Bio

Sarah helps to craft communities of learning through facilitation and processes. She also provides expertise in online learning and evaluation.

Areas of Expertise:

Facilitation, Program Evaluation, and Online Learning

Trusted Collaborators

Ataira Franklin

Ataira’s Bio

Ataira creates engaging visual representations of otherwise linear/text-based information. This includes infographics, presentations, and icons in line with Learning Forte and client brand guidelines.

Areas of Expertise

Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, PowerPoint, InDesign), Powerpoint, Canva, Figma, and Digital Photography

Tania Schramm

Tania’s Bio

Tania designs and develops technology and content solutions for clients to expand their capacity with online and hybrid teaching and learning. She also accompanies people who seek to connect, teach, learn, and minister in digital spaces as we explore where their stories and expertise intersect with the possibilities for online and hybrid delivery.

Areas of Expertise:
Content Development, Writing, and Editing

Partners

More about LEAD

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