Ashly Winkle,
Associate Director, DEPDC
Phone: 979-847-7326 
E-mail: awinkle@tamu.edu

Qualifications

• M.S. in Teaching & Learning, Specializing in Teacher Leadership (Colorado State University - Global Campus)
• M.S. in Business Management, Specializing in Online Learning (Colorado State University - Global Campus)
• B.A. in Speech Communication (Colorado State University)

Experience

• Presented nationally for LINCS, ProLiteracy, and EdTech Center @ World Education
• Director of Distance Learning, High School Equivalency Literacy Instructor, Professional Development Trainer, and Journeyman 2 Tech Integration Coach for the Literacy Council of Tyler in Tyler, TX
• Taught Adult Secondary Education and Adult Basic Education Students in both face-to-face and virtual learning environments
• Trained adult educators teaching strategies and how to incorporate technology into their instruction
• Moderator for the Integration Technology group for LINCS

Current Duties/Roles with TRAIN PD at TCALL

• Performs managerial work administering the daily operations and activities of the Distance Education Professional Development Center (DEPDC) and Call Center, including managing the activities of Call Center staff
• Delivers training as needed in support of state priorities
• Provides professional development instructional design support and technology integration subject matter expertise to DEPDC leadership
• Participates in the evaluation, observation, mentoring, and development of trainers used by TRAIN PD
• Participates in ongoing Distance Education and Professional Development initiatives to keep abreast of developments and trends in the field
• Supports other objectives of the DEPDC, including research activities as approved by funder