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Erik Gomez

Learning Spaces Support Engineer
(714) 516-5707,egomez@chapman.edu

Erik Gomez holds a B.A. in Computer Technology from California State University Dominguez Hills. Before coming to Chapman, Erik performed various AV classroom technology installations along with meeting clients, researching and purchasing equipment while at UC Santa Barbara. His experience at Chapman includes programming AV classroom systems, troubleshooting and solving 3^rd tier classroom technology issues, and upgrading classroom technology to the most current standards.

Julie Johnson, M.A.Ed.

Assistant Director, Instructional Technology
Orange Campus
(714) 516-5721, juliejohnson@chapman.edu

Julie Johnson holds an M.A.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction and a Certificate in Instructional Design from the Online Learning Consortium. In her role, Julie collaborates with faculty and staff on their use of instructional technologies such as Canvas, Zoom, PollEverywhere, Google Workspace, and more. She is a proud recipient of the 2020-2021 Barbara Mulch Excellence in Academic Service Award.

To book an appointment with Julie, visit calendly.com/juliejohnson

Sarah Blake, M.A.Ed.

Instructional Analyst
Rinker Campus
(714) 744-7686, sblake@chapman.edu

Sarah Blake holds a B.S. in Business Administration and an M.A.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction. Sarah is the formal point of contact for faculty and staff seeking direction and support with their use of instructional technologies. She assists faculty in their pedagogical decisions to support learning, such as Canvas, Turnitin, YuJa, Zoom, Gradescope, Namecoach, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Copilot, Google Workspace, Grammarly Premium, PollEverywhere, Kahoot, Padlet, Nearpod, Adobe Express, and Canva Pro.

To book an appointment for training or consult with Sarah, please visit calendly.com/sblake

Elena Marusak

Instructional Analyst
Rinker Campus
(714) 744-7928, marusak@chapman.edu

Elena joined Chapman in 2015 and taught French in the Department of World Languages and Cultures for four years. Before coming to Chapman, Elena supported the development and delivery of hybrid and online courses at Carnegie Mellon University. She helped faculty bring their pedagogical vision to life in the online learning environment and helped make online courses the best that they could be for teaching and learning by performing quality assurance and troubleshooting issues. She also supported assessment and data-driven instruction by playing a key role in the development and implementation of a learning objectives dashboard. She is a contributing author for three language courses that are available for teachers and learners online through the Open Learning Initiative.

Elena is a point of contact for faculty and staff in need of direction and support in their use of Canvas. Canvas questions can be sent to canvas@chapman.edu. To book an appointment for training or consult with Elena, please visit calendly.com/marusak.

Shannon Muramoto

Instructional Analyst
Orange Campus
(714) 516-5302, smuramoto@chapman.edu

Shannon Muramoto holds a B.A. in Mathematics and a M.S. Ed. in Secondary Education with an emphasis in Mathematics from California State University Fullerton. Prior to working at Chapman, Shannon was a National Board Certified Mathematics Teacher and the Teacher Tech Lead at her school site. She brings her extensive teaching background to find unique solutions to faculty technology issues and supports learning through Google classroom, Canvas, Poll Everywhere, Nearpod, Pear Deck, Google Workspace, Zoom, etc.