At GRCC, we believe every faculty and staff member is an educator. TLDE provides professional development, opportunities for collaboration, and teaching support in alignment with GRCC’s strategic plan.
Our mission:
The Teaching, Learning, and Distance Education (TLDE) department provides innovative faculty professional development and support for inclusive teaching across all modalities, empowering faculty and contributing to student success.
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Faculty & Staff
Leadership
Amy Lyn
Executive Director
(616) 234-3368
Professional Support Staff
Toy McNeal
Support Professional
(616) 234-2180
Faculty
Garry Brand
Professor and TLDE Online Faculty Trainer
Tony Dykema VanderArk
Professor and Quality Matters Peer Reviewer
(616) 234-3068
Rachel Lutwick Deaner
Associate Professor and TLDE Faculty Professional Development Liaison
(616) 234-3088
Mursalata Muhammad
Professor and TLDE Faculty Special Programs Liaison
(616) 234-4950
Samantha Sprague
Assistant Professor and Quality Matters Peer Reviewer
(616) 234-4409
Lauren Woolsey
Assistant Professor and Open Educational Resources Coordinator
(616) 234-4259
Adjunct Faculty
Alyssa Spoolstra
Adjunct Professor and TLDE Adjunct Faculty Liaison
Chad Sytsma
Adjunct Professor and Distance Education Faculty Liaison
Staff
Ian Matthews
Instructional Designer
(616) 234-2395
Justin Vogelar
Distance Education Specialist
(616) 234-2198