Beth Skudzienski
About Beth Skudzienski
Beth Skudzienski is an Instructional Designer with a background in education and accessibility. She has worked in various roles at New Canaan Public Schools and Sacred Heart University before joining Kustomer in 2021.
Work at Kustomer
Beth Skudzienski has been employed at Kustomer as an Instructional Designer since 2021. In this role, she focuses on creating effective learning experiences tailored to the needs of clients. Her work incorporates principles of equity, diversity, and human-centered design, ensuring that all instructional materials are accessible and relevant to a diverse audience.
Previous Experience in Education
Before joining Kustomer, Beth Skudzienski held several positions in the education sector. She worked at New Canaan Public Schools as a Case Manager and Educator from 2016 to 2017. Following this, she served as the Assistant Director of Student Accessibility at Sacred Heart University from 2017 to 2020. She continued at Sacred Heart University as an Instructional Designer from 2020 to 2021, where she developed instructional materials and supported student learning.
Education and Expertise
Beth Skudzienski earned her Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Special Education from the University of Connecticut, completing her studies from 2009 to 2010. She furthered her education at Harvard Extension School, where she studied Educational/Instructional Media Design, achieving a focus on Learning Design and Technology from 2020 to 2022. Her academic background supports her expertise in instructional design and accessibility.
Incorporation of Design Thinking
In her instructional design projects, Beth Skudzienski utilizes Design Thinking as a framework to create tailored learning experiences. This approach allows her to address specific client needs effectively, ensuring that the instructional materials are both engaging and practical. Her commitment to human-centered design principles enhances the overall learning experience.
Personal Interests
In her free time, Beth Skudzienski enjoys attending concerts and has a personal interest in practicing classical piano. She also experiments with new baking recipes, reflecting her creative pursuits outside of her professional work in instructional design.