Linda Sudlesky
About Linda Sudlesky
Linda Sudlesky is a Senior Instructional Designer at the University of Massachusetts Boston, where she has worked since 2012. She has a diverse background in educational evaluation and instructional design, with previous roles at Boston University and a strong academic foundation in Fine Arts and Special Education.
Work at UMass Boston
Linda Sudlesky has been serving as a Senior Instructional Designer at the University of Massachusetts Boston since 2012. In this role, she focuses on enhancing educational experiences through effective instructional design practices. She acts as a strategic partner for Blackboard Outcomes and EWRAP, collaborating with the Writing Proficiency project and the Associate Provost office. Additionally, she serves as the lead Accessibility Specialist, working closely with the Educational Technology Accessibility Coordinator and the Ross Center for Disability Services to ensure accessible learning environments. Sudlesky also manages products such as Collaborate and Respondus LockDown Browser, contributing to the university's educational technology initiatives.
Previous Experience in Educational Roles
Before her tenure at UMass Boston, Linda Sudlesky held several positions in educational institutions. She worked at Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine as a Program Coordinator for Educational Evaluation from 2007 to 2010. Prior to that, she served as a Resource Scheduling Coordinator at the Boston University School of Medicine Educational Media Center from 2004 to 2006. Additionally, she was a Research Coordinator at the Boston University School of Medicine Lab of Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience for seven months in 2006. These roles contributed to her expertise in instructional design and educational evaluation.
Educational Background
Linda Sudlesky has a diverse educational background. She earned an Associate of Fine Arts (AFA) in Fine and Studio Arts from Keystone College, completing her studies from 1990 to 1992. She then pursued a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Special Education and Teaching at The Pennsylvania State University, graduating in 2000. In 2013, she obtained a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Instructional Design from UMass Boston. Additionally, she completed a Non-degree program at Boston University in 2008 and earned a Diversity and Inclusion Certificate from Cornell University from 2020 to 2021.
Professional Initiatives and Contributions
At UMass Boston, Linda Sudlesky has initiated several key projects aimed at improving educational accessibility and support. She piloted an accessible support materials initiative for the IT Department, demonstrating her commitment to inclusive education. Furthermore, she serves on the University Task Force of the Teach Access organization, which focuses on enhancing accessibility in educational technology. Her role as a strategic partner for various initiatives highlights her contributions to advancing educational practices within the university.