Meet The Team

Enoch Hale

Enoch Hale

Director

Dr. Enoch Hale joined Humboldt in the summer of 2018. He has 20 years of teaching experience of which 10 of those years are in higher education. His research focuses on faculty development, teaching and learning in higher ed, and critical thinking although he has made plenty of questionable decisions in his life. Outside of these walls, Enoch likes to consider himself an accomplished outdoorsmen.

Sue Armitage

Sue Armitage

Instructional Designer

Sue is an Instructional Designer for Cal Poly Humboldt. She has worked in the public education field for over 25 years, in both K-12 and higher education. She holds a BA in History from the University of Virginia and an MA in Legislative Affairs from the George Washington University. Early in her career, Sue worked as a public interest lobbyist in DC where her efforts to pass hate crime legislation led to being able to attend a White House bill signing ceremony for it. When the internet came along, Sue was intrigued with how it could enhance educational opportunities for everyone. She got hooked! In the Center for Teaching & Learning, Sue partners with instructors and staff to design enagaging and effective courses. 

Roxie

Roxie Christensen

Instructional Designer

Roxie Christensen is an Instructional Designer in the Center for Teaching and Learning. She graduated from Utah State University and has a BS in Business Information Technology and Education, an MA in Information Technology and Learning Sciences, and is working on a PhD in Information Technology and Learning Sciences. Roxie has extensive training and development experience as well as teaching in both industry and higher education. She is an avid skier, loves to horseback ride, take care of the farm, and travel with her family.

Shi Feng, STEM Specialist Instructional Designer

Shi Feng

STEM Specialist Instructional Designer

Shi Feng, PhD. is a STEM Specialist Instructional Designer in the Center for Teaching and Learning at Cal Poly Humboldt. She received her Master of Science and PhD at the University of Memphis, and her BA (Summa Cum Laude) at the University of California at Davis. She previously worked as a postdoctoral Researcher at Purdue University and Boise State University. She has extensive experience in curriculum design, integrated learning, and educational research methodology. In her spare time Shi loves to design and craft with leather, fabrics, and hardware. 

Elise Hazel

Elise Hazel

STEM Specialist Instructional Designer

Elise Hazel is a STEM Specialist Instructional Designer.  She has a BA in Psychology from the University of California Santa Barbara, and a MA in Teaching from Brandman University.  Before joining the CTL team, Elise worked as a math and science teacher in the K-12 setting.  During her time in the classroom, she gained experience in curriculum design and action research.  Now an instructional designer, Elise is excited to expand her pedagogy and utilize her love for design in her work at Cal Poly Humboldt.

Daysi Hilario

Daysi Hilario

Canvas Admin

Daysi Hilario is the Canvas Admin for the Center of Teaching & Learning. She is a Cal Poly Humboldt alumna and has a bachelor’s in Computer Science. For the past year she has expanded her knowledge in technology and education. She is excited to support university individuals with Canvas. When she is not in the office she enjoys playing video games, cooking, hiking, and running.

Kimberly Vincent-Layton

Kimberly Vincent-Layton

Educational Developer

Dr. Vincent-Layton is an Educational Developer in the CTL. She is currently in her 24th year at Humboldt where she received her BA, MBA, and a Certificate for Faculty Preparation in Higher Education. She received a Doctorate in Education at Indiana University, Bloomington in Instructional Systems and Technology with a minor in Adult Education. Kimberly has extensive experience teaching in higher education, including designing educator professional development experiences across modalities. Her research focuses on cultivating inclusive learning experiences through innovative pedagogies and technologies. She also loves to travel with her family, backpack, run, and cycle. Follow her on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kvlayton

Deborah Ketelsen

Deborah Ketelsen

Media Production Specialist - Lead

Deborah Ketelsen is a Media Production Specialist for the Center for Teaching & Learning. She has over 35 years of experience working in all facets of media, primarily in radio and television. She holds a BA in journalism and a special minor in Native American Studies from Cal Poly Humboldt. She also graduated with honors, from Ohio University, with an MA in Public Telecommunication and Broadcast Management. Deborah has taught Beginning and Advanced Video at Humboldt, TV News Workshop, and Advertising Copy and Design. She also taught African Dance through the Department of Theatre, Film and Dance at Humboldt for 13 years. For over 30 years, when not working or dancing, Deborah was guiding rafts or kayaking down one of Northern California's six rivers! Additional passions include hiking, gardening and photography.

Michel Sargent

Michel Sargent

Media Production Specialist

Michel is a Media Specialist for Cal Poly Humboldt. He received a BA in Theatre Arts with an emphasis in film from Humboldt in 2006 but never left campus. Michel shares his interest in film and digital media by pursuing to advance the use of technology for instruction at Humboldt, and enjoys helping others develop their own abilities. He’s been a local disk jockey for 20 years including 12 at placeholder-khsu-2022 and has spent much of his free time since the pandemic hit experimenting with, and collaborating on, multi-location music, dance and video art live streaming performances.   

Taylor Sorrels, ASA II

Taylor Marie Sorrels

Administrative Support Assistant II

Taylor performs administrative support assistant (or ASA) tasks critical for the support and administrative functions needed to ensure the CTL office functions efficiently.  She has a background in Human Resources/Recruiting as well as that of a multifaceted Administrative Assistant with an extensive background in a variety of office administration duties. She earned her A.A. Liberal Arts: Behavioral & Social Science degree from College of the Redwoods in May, 2014.

Mallory Merlo

Mallory Merlo

Student Assistant

Mallory Merlo is currently majoring in Film at Cal Poly Humboldt and transferred here in January of 2022. She is originally from Chico, California, and earned her Associate’s Degree in Film, Television, and Electronic Media from Butte Community College. Mallory enjoys learning about the practical skills of video editing, captioning, and camerawork which apply both to her role as a student assistant in the Media Production department as well as her (future) job as a filmmaker. In her free time she enjoys watching movies, spending time with her family and her partner, reading, and listening to music.

Sebastian Taylor

Sebastian Taylor

Graphic Designer

Sebastian Taylor is a Fine Arts major with a concentration in Branding and Graphic Design. Sebastian is a lifetime local and enjoys the opportunity to work at such an integral organization within the University and the creative freedom to grow his skills. He has been a cross-disciplinary media artist aiding in graphic design, instructional design, user experience, media production, and is interested in honing his skills and knowledge within brand strategy. For leisure, Sebastian enjoys long walks in old-growth forests, listening to Miles Davis, a hot day at the river with family and friends, or simply a sunset on the cliffs of Trinidad.