Sarah Mertz, M.Ed.

PROFESSIONAL:

1. I find people – how they think and how they learn – fascinating. This is evident by my BS in Human and Organizational Development from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN and my MEd in Adult Learning and Training and Development with a Specialty in Instructional Design from NC State University.

2. My career has followed a learning and development path through four different industries: HVAC systems, executive coaching, education/publishing and healthcare/community health. My favorite roles have been the “smart” ones, or the roles that made me think each day.

3. Though it may sound cliché, I am a dedicated and hard-working learning and development professional who creates quality and engaging learning.

4. "What do you do as an Instructional Designer do?" Thank you for asking! I explain here, and created this helpful flyer for a high school career fair.

 PERSONAL:

1. I love desserts but also love to run. My favorite is to run in the woods. If there are desserts to enjoy after the trail run, even better.

2. We laugh a lot in our house. Puns especially make us giggle and roll our eyes.

3. Our cat, who we simply call "Kitty," loves to nap in my office. I move her when her snoring gets so loud I can't hear my conference calls.

4.  My travel goal is to see all 50 states by the time I am 50. I have 15 states left to see!