Becky Menendez is a senior instructional designer and educational technologist who joined the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning in January 2020 as an academic innovation specialist. She holds a bachelor’s degree in art, with concentrations in graphic design and digital productions. She also holds master’s degrees in elementary education, teaching English as a Second Language, and educational technology.

She brings a deep understanding of educational practice and design in higher and postsecondary education, particularly with English language learners, and has supported online course design for the International Baccalaureate, the Community College of Baltimore County, and Penn State University. Becky is a trained Quality Matters peer reviewer, providing feedback and guidance to institutions on improving the quality of their online courses.

Becky Menendez, MA, MEd
Senior Academic Innovation Specialist
bmenendez@umaryland.edu 
410-706-0761