Sarah D. Greywitt
About Sarah D. Greywitt
Sarah D. Greywitt is a Simulation Instructional Designer at The MetroHealth System, specializing in medical simulations and instructional design. She holds an M.A. in Drama from Washington University in St. Louis and has extensive experience in educational roles across various institutions.
Work at The MetroHealth System
Sarah D. Greywitt has been serving as a Simulation Instructional Designer at The MetroHealth System since 2021. In this role, she manages the development of simulated learning experiences, overseeing the process from inquiry through program implementation. She provides instructional design and technology leadership at the MetroHealth Simulation Institute, focusing on medical simulations. Sarah collaborates with faculty subject matter experts to create learner-centered medical simulations and consults with Simulation Training Specialists to ensure high-quality facilitation of learning experiences using advanced simulation technologies.
Education and Expertise
Sarah D. Greywitt holds a Master of Arts in Drama from Washington University in St. Louis, where she studied from 2006 to 2008. She also achieved a Master of Education in Instructional Technology from Kent State University, completing her studies from 2011 to 2014. Additionally, she is pursuing further education at Kent State University in Cultural Foundations, expected to conclude in 2025. Sarah has a Bachelor of Arts in English and Theater from Ohio University, obtained from 1995 to 1998. Her educational background supports her expertise in instructional design and technology.
Professional Background
Prior to her current position, Sarah D. Greywitt worked at Cuyahoga Community College as a Senior Instructional Designer from 2017 to 2021. She also held roles as an Instructional Technologist and Interim Senior Instructional Designer at the same institution. Her experience includes a position as a Learning Experience Designer at Louisiana State University for five months in 2018. Additionally, Sarah has worked as a Standardized Patient Trainer at Northwestern University and as an Adjunct Lecturer at multiple colleges, including City Colleges of Chicago and Cuyahoga Community College.
Achievements in Instructional Design
In her role at The MetroHealth System, Sarah D. Greywitt has contributed to various initiatives, including the design and development of asynchronous, web-based modules using Articulate 360 for hybrid learning experiences. She co-designed the Respectful Empathy workshop in collaboration with the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion team and is training to facilitate the Unconscious Bias workshop offered system-wide. Sarah has also created instructional design documentation and program guide templates in collaboration with the Medical Director, demonstrating her commitment to enhancing educational practices.
Skills in Simulation and Learning Technologies
Sarah D. Greywitt possesses skills in evaluating programming through After Program surveys and reporting results to lead instructors. She collaborates with faculty and Simulation Training Specialists to ensure effective learning experiences using high-fidelity mannequins and task trainers. Her expertise in instructional design and technology enables her to create engaging and effective learning environments, contributing to the overall quality of medical education at The MetroHealth System.