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Standing out among an international pool of applicants, 蜜桃视频 College of Education doctoral students Catherine Leavitt and Theresa Huff were two of the eight selected for the highly competitive Addie Kinsinger Leadership Development Internship Program through the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) in instructional design and technology (ID&T).

AECT is a leading international academic organization that brings together students, professionals, educators, and researchers dedicated to instructional design and the systematic improvement of learning. The organization offers several highly selective internship opportunities, with only a small number of participants chosen each year.

Each intern is paired with a mentor and collaborates with their cohort on research projects throughout the internship. This year, the group focused on two research areas: improving access and representation for AECT’s international community, and enhancing the professional development needs for K-12 teachers.  

“Working with seven other interns has been rewarding,” said Huff. “Each one of us has a completely different background. Some are graduate students, and some are recently graduated, with each of us working in different locations. It has been enriching to work with others who have different viewpoints.” 

The organization also hosts an annual international conference. During the conference, selected interns participate in a variety of immersive, hands-on experiences to enhance their professional skills and expand their networks within the field. This year’s event will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada. 

For both Leavitt and Huff, the opportunity aligns closely with their professional journeys. They began their careers in K-12 education, and the shift to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic helped them recognize the vital role of technology in the classroom, which inspired them to pursue graduate degrees in instructional design and technology.

“When schools closed due to COVID-19, I recognized the need for additional education to support my ideas on how online and in-person education could be effectively implemented for K-12 students,” Leavitt said. 

Leavitt currently works at 蜜桃视频 State as an instructional designer in the Instructional Technology Resource Center and is pursuing a doctorate in instructional design and technology. “Being an AECT intern has helped me become more confident in expressing my opinions and leading projects as an instructional designer for 蜜桃视频,” she said. “For the Summer 2025 semester, I collaborated with Dr. John Curry and his ID&T graduate students to migrate 53 adjunct courses from Moodle to Canvas. My experience as an AECT intern helped me develop the skills necessary to successfully run this project.”

Huff graduated with her doctorate in instructional design and technology in December 2024. “The program was fully online, and I lived eight hours away from campus,” she said. “My professors made me feel like I was just as important and involved as anyone who was in person. That was really important to me and modeled what I wanted to do as an online teacher.” 

Leavitt and Huff’s selection for the AECT internship not only highlights their individual dedication to advancing instructional design but also reflects the strength of 蜜桃视频’s commitment to preparing future leaders in the field. As they collaborate with experts and contribute to meaningful projects, their experiences will undoubtedly enhance their research, professional growth, and impact on the future of education.

Those interested in the Instructional Design and Technology program can learn more information on the College of Education’s website. To learn more about AECT and the upcoming conference, visit their .