Maddy Kadish
About Maddy Kadish
Maddy Kadish serves as the Director of Instructional Design at The George Washington University, where she consults with faculty to create online courses and enhance digital content. With a background in education and extensive experience in instructional design, she focuses on student-centered learning and audience engagement.
Current Role at The George Washington University
Maddy Kadish serves as the Director of Instructional Design at The George Washington University, a position she has held since 2017. In this role, she collaborates with faculty to design and deliver online courses, ensuring the selection of appropriate technologies that align with pedagogical goals and learning outcomes. Kadish leads usability and validation testing to enhance digital content and increase audience engagement. She has re-launched the Instructional Design Team, emphasizing a student-centered approach to digital learning.
Educational Background
Maddy Kadish holds a Bachelor of Science degree with Honors in Human Service Studies from Cornell University. She furthered her education at Harvard University, where she earned a Master of Education (Ed.M) degree. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her work in instructional design and educational technology.
Professional Experience
Kadish has a diverse professional background in instructional design and media. Before her current role, she worked at Pearson in various capacities, including Instructional Designer and Efficacy Results Manager. She also held positions at Public Broadcasting Service as Content Development Manager and at Harvard Business School as a Research Associate. Earlier in her career, she worked as a Computer Software Trainer at Productivity Point International and as an Editor at EF Englishtown.
Freelance Journalism
In addition to her role at The George Washington University, Maddy Kadish works as a freelance journalist. Her writing focuses on the intersection of media and learning, contributing to discussions on educational practices and digital content.