Lucy Appert, Senior Director
Email: lucy.appert@nyu.edu
Telephone: 212-998-8622
Lucy provides leadership and planning for the Office’s innovative and purposeful support for teaching and learning practices, including but not limited to technology use. She draws on her unique experience as both a faculty member and administrator to build inter- and intra-institutional collaborations. She’s an advocate for student-centered practices and increasing professional recognition and reward for excellence in teaching. Her areas of special interest include digital literacy, digital humanities, and project-based learning.
Prior to joining Arts & Science, Lucy served as Associate Director for Instructional Design at Columbia University’s Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) where she led the CTL’s innovative project partnerships with faculty. Previously, she served as the Director of Educational Technology for NYU’s Liberal Studies Program, where she led the team providing instructional technology solutions for faculty and students in New York and at NYU’s Global Sites. She was also a faculty member in the program and has more than 20 years of teaching experience, having also taught at Tulane, Vanderbilt, and Yale. Lucy holds a Ph.D. in 17th & 18th c. British literature from Tulane University and a B.A. in Classics and English from UNC-Chapel Hill.
An active member of the larger educational technology community, Lucy speaks and writes about IT/academic collaborations, digital pedagogy, and open source practices.
Andrew Greene, Senior Educational Technologist
Email: andrew.greene@nyu.edu
Phone: 212-998-3685
As the Senior Educational Technologist for the A&S Office of Teaching Excellence and Innovation, Andrew partners with faculty, staff, and students to design, develop, and implement technology-enhanced teaching and learning initiatives, providing pedagogical and technical support to faculty in curricular design and development.
Having spent many years as an educator before pursuing studies in instructional technology design, Andrew has a long-held interest in technology and its applications to teaching and learning, especially with respect to blended/hybrid instruction, active learning, and formative assessment strategies.
Andrew’s special interests include: VR/AR, game design, learning analytics, web development, and digital media creation. Andrew has an M.A. in Music Education from Hunter College, CUNY and a Graduate Certificate in Instructional Technology Design from the University of Massachusetts, Boston.
Andrew is the service lead for emerging technologies.
Timothy Schaffer, Senior Educational Technologist
Email: timothy.schaffer@nyu.edu
Phone: 212-992-9042
Tim’s work as an Educational Technology Specialist is primarily in support of NYU Liberal Studies faculty. He previously assisted faculty development as an Instructional Designer at Mercy College, supporting instructors with the implementation of evidence-based learning practices and technologies in both face-to-face and online courses.
Tim holds a Ph.D. in Theater from Bowling Green State University, where he focused on mid-20th century political performance. He also has a M.A. in Adult Learning & Leadership from Teachers College, Columbia University. Given his interests in performance, technology, and pedagogy, he enjoys collaborating with faculty to develop innovative ways to use games, simulation, and AR/VR technology to engage students in the learning process.
Tim is the service lead for Scholarship of Teaching & Learning (SoTL) projects.
Liz Melleby Welch, Senior Educational Technologist
Email: liz.welch@nyu.edu
Phone: 212-992-9541
Elizabeth (Liz) is Senior Educational Technologist. Prior to joining the team at the Office of Teaching Excellence and Innovation, Liz worked as an Instructional Designer with Seton Hall University where she developed online and hybrid courses, collaborated with faculty on innovative projects involving educational technology, and designed and facilitated makerspace activities and events. She has also authored and taught online undergraduate film and college success courses. Liz has an MFA in Documentary Filmmaking from CCNY, and she’s completed ongoing professional development in learning design and technologies, UX/UI, and higher education administration. Her current research and application interests in educational technology include interactive videos, digital engagement, and online course design as she pursues her PhD.
Liz is the service lead for Online Programming.
Shaina Dymond, Educational Technologist
Email: shaina.dymond@nyu.edu
Phone: 212-998-8667
Shaina joins the A&S Office of Teaching Excellence & Innovation with years of learning support, curriculum design, and teaching experience. As the Coordinator of Content Tutoring at Pace University, Shaina supported faculty initiatives, such as embedded tutoring and mentoring, both in the classroom and through extracurricular programs. In consultation with faculty and staff, she evaluated and improved the Learning Commons supports and training curriculum. As a first-year seminar faculty member, she designed and implemented curriculum to help students transition to college and take ownership over their learning process. As an educator, Shaina has particular interests in UDL, culturally responsive teaching, and promoting motivation and metacognition. With a MA in higher education administration, supplemental instruction certification, and research interests in learning sciences, Shaina keeps the development of independent learners central to her work. In her free time, you can find Shaina reading a good book, working on a puzzle, or hiking with her partner and their dog.
Shaina is the service lead for Digital Scholarship.
Zachary Domach, Visiting Lecturer, Educational Technology
Email: zmd2193@nyu.edu
Zachary is Visiting Lecturer of Educational Technology in the College Core Curriculum. As a member of the Office of Teaching Excellence & Innovation team, he develops and facilitates pedagogical programming and services for faculty and other instructors in the College of Arts & Sciences. Zachary is committed to enhancing undergraduate education and teaching cultures at NYU by helping instructors make their classrooms more accessible, inclusive, and collaborative. He also teaches courses in the College Core Curriculum.
Prior to joining NYU, Zachary was Senior Teaching Consultant for Graduate Student Programs and Services at Columbia University’s Center for Teaching and Learning. He has taught at Union Theological Seminary, Columbia University, and Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology. Zachary holds a PhD, MPhil, and MA in Religion from Columbia University; an MSt in Theology from the University of Oxford; an MA in History from Emory University; and a BA in Classics, History, and Music from Emory University. He also has Advanced Certificates in Teaching Development and in Medieval and Renaissance Studies from Columbia University.
Zachary is the service lead for the Core Curriculum of the College of Arts & Science.