Elaine Reeder

Elaine Reeder is an Adjunct Instructor in the Department of Communication Arts at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of the Arts. She also serves as the Assistant Director of Curriculum Development at VCU. Dr. Reeder holds a Ph.D. in Learning Technologies from the University of North Texas (UNT), a Master’s in Education from George Washington University (GW), and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT).

• Education: Ph.D., Learning Technologies (UNT); M.Ed. (GW); BFA (RIT)

Her research focuses on the design of online learning environments. With over twenty years of teaching experience, she has specialized in typography, fundamentals of design, and interface design. Previously, she worked at Winterthur Museum and Gardens, developing catalog products, and taught computer graphics at a New Jersey college. After relocating to Virginia, she integrated her expertise in teaching, design, and online learning to support student success.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. She has no listed publications or advisees. Her professional narrative emphasizes curriculum development and bridging design principles with educational technology.