About the Team

Chartae’ Anderson has spent 7 years in the educational industry gaining experience in teaching, learning design, course development, and learning technology. She began her career as an elementary school teacher in Baltimore City where she taught 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades. In 2020, she transitioned to the edtech industry where she designed and developed course content and integrated learning technologies in undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Anderson embodies a student-centered approach to course design and development. She is currently working on eLearning projects that combine her love of visual design and education to address the unique needs of learners.

She earned a BA in Psychology from Denison University, a MSEd with a concentration in Special Education and Elementary Education from Johns Hopkins University, and a MicroMasters certificate in Instructional Design and Technology from the University of Maryland Global Campus.

Christopher DeLaurenti

Christopher DeLaurenti has been a freelance writer and editor since 1999. He holds an MFA from Bard College and a PhD from Goldsmiths, University of London. Christopher’s articles, essays, and reviews have appeared in countless newspapers, magazines, books, and journals, including The Seattle Times, MSN Music, The Stranger, Earshot Jazz, Signal to Noise, The Believer, New Music Box, Resonance: The Journal of Sound and Culture, The Tentacle, Musicworks, and Imagined Theatres.

Valerie Hartman

Valerie Hartman is the Senior Instructional Designer for the Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University. Solid editing and visual design skills, reinforced with a strong background in pedagogy and technology, allow her to present key messages with clarity and style. Hartman partners with faculty to create learning experiences that motivate students, improve comprehension, and foster the application of new skills.

She earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Management from the University of Houston and a Master of Science in Professional Writing in the Public and Private Sectors from Towson University.  She teaches online graduate level courses in multimedia and e-learning design and development. A doctorate candidate in Instructional Technology at Towson University, her research interests lie at the intersection of creativity, learning, and technology.

Don Lowing

Don Lowing brings over two decades of professional design experience across higher education, branding and identity, graphics, motion graphics, and film, with a focus on crafting experiences that resonate with the market. Utilizing user-centered design methods, Lowing fosters a collaborative approach to developing innovative design solutions that inspire and engage audiences while aligning with organizational goals.

His educational background is as diverse as his creative portfolio. He holds an Executive MBA from The SJU Haub School of Business in Philadelphia, complemented by a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of the Arts, Philadelphia, specializing in Film and Motion Graphics with secondary focuses in graphic design and sculpture. Additionally, Lowing earned a Culinary Arts degree, enriching his creative perspective and contributing to his multidisciplinary approach to design. His sculptural works have garnered recognition across 40 U.S. states, Canada, South America, and Europe, reflecting their commitment to excellence and their ability to transcend boundaries through art and design.

Joseph Montcalmo

Joseph Montcalmo has spent over 20 years building, developing, deploying, and teaching educational content, courses, and programs. He has created online learning business plans for multiple universities; participated in the creation of 30+ online/hybrid degree programs and hundreds of courses; created, edited, and published a variety of multimedia; has experience with learning space design and theory; and teaches online at the graduate level. Montcalmo has presented on topics including effective collaboration, pedagogy, integration of technology into teaching and learning, action research, and approaches to successful leadership.

He earned his Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Master of Business Administration with a focus on Management and Leadership from Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia.