Dionne Hicks
Instructional Designer
I design learning experiences that solve problems and that mean something to the learner. With a background in educational neuroscience and adult education, I turn complexity into clarity—crafting content that’s as practical as it is engaging, whether it’s a branching scenario, a data-driven course redesign, or an AI-powered solution. I bring curiosity, empathy, and a get-it-done mindset to every project—because learning should work in the real world, not just look good on paper.
My Story
My favorite part of college teaching as a part-time instructor was creating my courses. I enjoyed the challenge of selecting the best content, piecing together the flow of the course, and designing instruction and assessments that learners enjoyed.
While completing a Master’s degree in Adult and Higher Education, I developed a focus on educational neuroscience and the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning.
After graduation, I found the perfect way to merge my love of designing courses with the science of learning: the field of instructional design! I went on to earn a certificate in Instructional Design from Western Kentucky University.
My skills encompass the entire instructional design process from analysis to evaluation. These skills can be applied to problem identification, task analysis, the creation of learning outcomes, the design of training/instruction, and evaluation. I also have experience with various project management models, which improves project completion timelines as well as implementation and transfer outcomes.
Dionne Hicks
Design with the heart in mind