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Online Learning Staff

photo of Stephen Balfour, Director of UGA Online.

Stephen Balfour

Director

Dr. Balfour leads Online Learning in continuing to provide high-quality graduate and undergraduate classes and degree programs for the University of Georgia.

photo of Stephen Bridges, Instructional Designer and Lead Multimedia Developer for the Office of Online Learning

Stephen Bridges

Instructional Media Manager

Stephen works with faculty to produce award-winning instructional media content and educational videos.

Rachel Cassity

Rachel Cassity

Instructional Designer

Rachel uses her expertise in adult learning principles to help faculty create online courses that can serve as both informative and transformative learning experiences for UGA students.

James Castle

Associate Director

James works to help develop online graduate degree programs, provide strategic direction via data analytics, and maintain high-quality course and program design practices within the instructional design team.

Ashley Clarke-Council

Content Strategist

Over the past decade, Ashley Clarke-Council has worked in the digital marketing space across the private sector, gaining experience in everything from content creation to social media, video production, web design, and copyediting.

photo of Martha Dennis, Marketing Client Account Manager for the Office of Online Learning.

Martha Dennis

Marketing Client Account Manager

Martha works closely with the programs, schools and colleges on marketing strategies, enrollment goals, and digital advertising plans for UGA Online programs.

Conner Gettmann

Media Producer

Conner is an enthusiastic media producer and former classroom instructor who uses his expertise to elevate educational content and promote online courses.

photo of Stephanie Gilstrap, Instructional Designer in the Office of Online Learning.

Stephanie Gilstrap

Instructional Designer

Stephanie decided to pursue a career in instructional design after realizing the exponential impact that a well-designed course has on student. success.

photo of Shearra Hardwick, Enrollment Coach for UGA Online Programs.

Shearra Hardwick

Enrollment Coach

Shearra has worked in higher education for over two decades, with ten years of experience in Enrollment and Admissions.

Duncan Lord

Duncan Lord

Instructional Designer

Duncan Lord applies his expertise in instructional design, learning technology, and 4E cognition research to create engaging and authentic learning experiences. With a background in faculty support, curriculum development, and consulting in process improvement and UI/UX, he focuses on designing effective and meaningful educational experiences.