Brenda Boyer
Kutztown AreaLibrarian
Brenda has recently completed her PhD in Instructional Design for Online Learning through Capella University. She has been an educator for over 25 years and is the Teacher Librarian at Kutztown Senior High School (Kutztown, PA), as well as the Chair of the Information and Technology Resources Department. Brenda has also instructed graduate students at both Kutztown University and Rutgers University. Her most recent journal article appears in the Nov/Dec, 2015 issue of Knowledge Quest. She is a co-author of the October, 2014, ALA Library Technology Report: Social Media Curation, and has contributed a chapter, "College Ready: Improving Student Research Skills Through Professional Collaboration" in Collaborative Models for Librarian and Teacher Partnerships (IGI Global, 2013), as well as the chapter, "K-12 Online and Blended Learning, School Libraries, and School Librarians" in Handbook of Research on K-12 Online and Blended Learning (ETC, in press). Her research interests include online learning, embedded librarianship, and inquiry/research instructional models. When she is not teaching, researching, or reading, Brenda can be found on various bike or ski trails.
Testimonials
"Brenda was awesome! She provided additional optional resources if we wanted to explore further and was very quick to respond to issues, questions, etc."
"Dr. Boyer was always available to answer questions and quickly responded to any contacts that were made. I like the way that she prepares her classwork and the supporting resources. She is extremely knowledgeable and always willing to provide guidance to ensure success in her class. "
"The instructor was very enthusiastic, knowledgeable, helpful throughout the course."
"very helpful and interactive at various points throughout the course, both online and during video conferencing"
"Dr. Boyer was a great instructor! Very resourceful and provided a lot of feedback."
