Andy Sheppard

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Welcome! I was raised in the beautiful Florida Keys where I was fortunate to be introduced to delicious Cuban foods such as Ropa Vieja and Arroz con Pollo. When I have a desire for good old food from "home" - you might find me at Mi Apa cafe here in Gainesville, Florida.

After growing up in the Florida Keys, I found my way to the University of Florida for my undergraduate studies. I loved UF so much, I ended up staying and working there for many years to follow. A few years ago, a wonderful opportunity presented itself at Santa Fe College - one that I couldn't resist! I accepted a position as an Instructional Design Coordinator, which afforded me an opportunity to be involved in many important initiatives at Santa Fe College.

One of my passion areas is "Accessible Design." Simply put, accessible design is about removing barriers to education. While the practice originated with finding ways to remove barriers to instructional materials for students with disabilities, I came to realize that accessible design practices tend to benefit all learners. (For example, nearly all of the video content I use in my course contains accurate captions and/or transcripts.) 

In my teaching, I strive to create a positive and inclusive environment for all students. To that end, I use a variety of instructional materials and activities to engage learners with different learning styles or preferences. I also believe learning can be well .. fun. So, if you take one of my courses, don't be surprised if you find yourself having a little fun along the way.  :-) 

Education

Bachelor of Arts
University of Florida

Master of Education in Education Technology
American College of Education