Week 1 Welcome & Introductions

Hello new friends! My name is Tamela (pronounced like Pamela but with a T). I live in central Virginia, in the valley of the Blue Ridge Mountains (my happy place). I am the director of digital learning for Simulation in Motion - Montana, a non-profit education organization which focuses on bringing the training that’s needed to rural communities. We’ve been focused on Montana but just this year started venturing outside the state because there are rural communities in every state that needs rural-focused education.

I own Phoenix Learning Studio (which is how I met my current teacher employer) and I’ve helped organizations with building online education for the past 19 years. I’m also an indie author and love weaving storytelling into my work.

I have two furry family members. Princess Noonie, a rescue Shih Tzu who really rescued me. We also have Meowkus Monroe, our once-feral cat who decided to adopt us two years ago.