Don has been helping to educate adult learners since 1984 in programs including K-12, community college and work readiness. He has taught in Turkey, Japan, San Diego, Dallas and Las Cruces. Since 2015 he has been part of the professional development team in New Mexico focusing on helping teachers with in-class and online instruction, orientation, curriculum development, evaluation, testing, and management.  Don can assist with several online learning programs, basic Google Tools use, and online instruction on a smartphone or computer.  His first love and focus now is on English language learning. Retired and working part-time with Propel, he is available to assist, ready and willing to help any way he can.

Email or Google Chat: ddutton@nmdelt.org  

Michelle has an educational background in business and game-based learning, with over six years of experience teaching English language learners at Dona Ana Community College. Her work spans digital literacy, introductory courses, and all levels of ESL, delivered in online, face-to-face, and asynchronous formats. She is passionate about project-based and experiential learning, using innovative approaches to engage students. Michelle is now transitioning to an Integrated Education and Training (IET) program focused on small entrepreneurship, where she will continue to empower learners through practical and dynamic instruction. Michelle is an avid hiker and animal lover.

Email or Google Chat: migarza@nmdelt.org