Chamar Coursey
Doctoral Candidate | Educational Technology Leadership
Graduate Assistant • Adjunct Professor • Researcher
Doctoral Candidate | Educational Technology Leadership
Graduate Assistant • Adjunct Professor • Researcher
Welcome to my professional portfolio. This site documents my growth throughout the Educational Technology Leadership doctoral program at Kean University. It showcases my academic work, research, teaching, leadership, service, and professional development while reflecting my journey as a scholar and educational technology leader.
My professional goal is to help bridge the gap between higher education and workforce readiness through instructional innovation, simulation-based learning, and the ethical integration of emerging technologies. I am passionate about designing meaningful learning experiences that prepare students with the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills needed for success in their careers.
My mission is to improve teaching and learning by designing engaging educational experiences that connect theory with authentic practice. Through research, collaboration, and leadership, I strive to support educators and learners while advancing instructional innovation and workforce readiness. I believe educational technology should be used intentionally to enhance learning, encourage critical thinking, and create opportunities for lifelong growth.
Click this link to look at my curriculum vitae in progress:
Simulation-Based Learning
Experiential Learning
Workforce Readiness
Instructional Design
Educational Technology Leadership
Artificial Intelligence in Education
Faculty Development
Higher Education
Doctoral Candidate in Educational Technology Leadership
Graduate Assistant, Kean University
Adjunct Professor, Union College of Union County, NJ
Adjunct Instructor, New Jersey City University
Member, International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
Member, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
Presenter, New Jersey Educational Computing Cooperative (NJECC)
Research Focus: Simulation-Based Learning and Workforce Readiness
"Thank you for visiting my professional portfolio. This site reflects my continued growth as a scholar, educator, researcher, and leader in educational technology. I invite you to explore the experiences, research, and accomplishments that have shaped my doctoral journey."
Words of advice for a happy successful life:
Surround yourself with people whose eyes light up when they see you coming.
Slowly is the fastest way to get to where you want to be.
The top of one mountain is the bottom of the next, so keep climbing.
— André De Shields