Heida Reed

Dr. Heida Reed is a Visiting Professor of Business Administration at Texas Wesleyan University's School of Business Administration. She specializes in Advanced Business Applications, drawing on her extensive background in Computer Science, Networking, Web Design, and Learning Technologies. With experience across online, hybrid, and face-to-face education, Dr. Reed combines her technical expertise with a passion for teaching and student engagement.

• Ph.D., Learning Technologies / Educational Computing — University of North Texas
• M.S., Computer Education and Cognitive Systems — University of North Texas
• B.A.A.S., Applied Technology Performance Improvement — University of North Texas

Dr. Reed’s research focuses on critical areas such as the digital divide, digital scholarship, and the integration of social media as a pedagogical tool. She has collaborated with international scholars on panels discussing global topics like mobile learning and the impact of technology on education. Her work emphasizes instructional systems design, faculty support, and online education frameworks across disciplines including Learning Technologies (LTEC), Business Computer Information Systems (BCIS), and Computer Information Sciences (ITSC).

As a bilingual (Icelandic and English) educator, Dr. Reed connects with international students while championing Texas Wesleyan’s inclusive environment. Beyond academia, she balances family life with hobbies like running, biking, swimming, and golfing.