Stephanie Gilstrap


Stephanie Gilstrap standing on campus at the University of Georgia.
Instructional Designer
An experienced instructional designer with a passion for creating high-quality online courses that engage learners and support faculty and student success. Focused on designing, developing, and maintaining effective instructional strategies and content for online courses and programs.
Stephanie Gilstrap
Office of Online Learning
310 Herty Drive
Athens, GA 30602
(706) 878-6052
stephgilstrap@uga.edu

Education


University of Georgia

Aug 2022-Present
Ph.D. in Learning, Design, and Technology
Certificate in Online Teaching & Learning

Research: Instruction Designers as Change Agents and Strategic Partners in Higher Ed; Coaching and Technology Mentorship; Sustainability of Design
Advisor: Dr. Jill Stefaniak

University of Georgia

Jan 2017-Dec 2019
M.Ed. in Instructional Design & Development
Certificate in eLearning Design

University of North Georgia

Aug 2009-May 2013
M.P.A. in Public Policy

University of North Georgia

Aug 2003-May 2007
B.B.A. in Finance

Work Experience


Instructional Designer
University of Georgia

Nov 2018 - Present

Coordinator of Online Student Success
University of North Georgia

May 2014 - Oct 2018

Associate Director, Undergraduate Admissions
Piedmont University

Sept 2013 - April 2014

Coordinator of Recruitment,
University of North Georgia

Jun 2007 - Sept 2013


Skill Set


eLC (BrightSpace by D2L), HTML, CSS
Google WorkSpace, Microsoft Office Suite
Adobe Creative Suite, Figma
Ellucian SIS (Banner/Athena)

Awards & Recognition


  • Complete College Georgia Champion 2016
  • UNG Staff Council Chair, 2017-2019
  • UNG Staff Council Vice Chair, 2016-2017
  • Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce Leadership Hall,
    Class of 2015
  • Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce Youth Leadership Hall
    Advisor 2015 - 2018

Teaching Experience


Facilitator, FALO: Facilitating Adult Learning Online
University of Georgia (non-Athena COP course), Summer/Fall 2022

Instructor, POLS 1101 American Government (eCore)
University of North Georgia, May 2015 - Dec 2018

Designer and Facilitator, Online Orientation and Tutorial for Online Student Success,
University of North Georgia, Summer 2014 - Fall 2018