Bernadette Beavers-Forrest
University of Alabama

Bernadette Beavers-Forrest is a freelance instructional designer and adjunct Assistant Professor in the Instructional Technology program at the University of Alabama.  She holds a Ph.D. in Instructional Leadership with a concentration in Instructional Technology from the University of Alabama. She also holds a B.S. in Counseling and M.S. Ed. in Instructional Design and Technology from Samford University.

Bernadette’s research addresses online teaching and learning, technology integration, and technology leadership. She is actively involved in the CLT/eMerge Africa IRCEES project, where she is engaged cross-cultural research as a member of the Open, Distance and eLearning (ODeL) research and mentoring group.

Bernadette is passionate about helping all people experience the benefits of learning with and through technology.  She is excited about serving as CLT VP of Communications and working alongside colleagues who share her commitment to promoting equity, inclusion, and social change in and through the study and practice of instructional design and technology.

Her past leadership roles in human recourses have afforded her great opportunities to work and partner with people from various racial, social, gender and economic backgrounds in the retail, law, healthcare, and academic environments.

Bernadette is an avid golfer who also enjoys international travel, reading and yardwork.