The Learning Design and Innovation Team designs, develops, and delivers solutions that transform online content into meaningful experiences that engage and inspire.
Our team of instructional designers and technologists, visual designers, and application developers combines principles of learning science, design thinking, and product development to create human-centered and goal-oriented learning experiences. We support learners to achieve desired objectives, solve real problems, and adapt to a shifting educational landscape.
Meet the Team
Jinn Winn Chong
Program Director
Learning Design and Innovation Team
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Jinn Winn Chong leads the Learning Design and Innovation team and brings her passion, expertise, and experience in learning architecture and user experience design. She works with teams across CTE to design and develop learning ecosystems and online tools that help engage learners and users in their online experience.
Daniel Brown
Front End Web Designer
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Daniel Brown, Front End Web Designer, develops graphics and tools across projects for the Learning Design and Innovation team. An artist and web designer with more than 20 years of design experience, he creates engaging, accessible 508-compliant tools to help improve outcomes for youth across the state and nationwide.
Edward Everett
Senior Instructional Technologist
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Edward Everett, Senior Instructional Technologist, brings more than 15 years of experience in instructional technology, technical project management, and learning analytics. He specializes in building scalable learning ecosystems, integrating AI-driven tools, and managing large-scale educational technology initiatives that enhance digital learning and institutional effectiveness.
Gabe Fremuth
Senior Instructional Designer
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Gabe Fremuth, Senior Instructional Designer, manages and delivers CTE’s work through accessible instructional design, video, and other media. His love of and experience with storytelling drives his approach to crafting dynamic and interesting learning experiences to best serve the needs of every child, student, or practitioner.
Matt Pierce
Senior Instructional Designer
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Matt Pierce, Senior Instructional Designer, leads the development of learning architecture and online tools that help make education accessible for every learner. He brings more than 14 years of experience in both the corporate and academic sectors. He has coordinated and worked on the Maryland Online IEP, Maryland IFSP, Great Minds, Dynamic Impact, Boundless Learning for Maryland and Arkansas, and other projects for CTE.