Jayne’s passion lies with building upon individuals’ strengths and connecting people with positive learning experiences. Her interest in instructional design is grounded in student centered inclusive classroom practices. She has had the opportunity to this passion throughout her career as a recreational therapist, director of a small non-profit organization, public high school teacher, and currently as a college professor. Jayne has been actively involved with Faculty Development, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, the College of eLearning and Extended Education, and the Student Disability Resource Center at Humboldt State University for the past ten years. She has published in the areas of creation of universal design for learning, active learning strategies, and inclusive classrooms.