Kathy Calvert

Director of Instructional Technology & Support Services

Kathy began her journey in online education at Liberty University in the early 2000s. While her start was in data entry, within a few months she transitioned to an editing role that focused on quality control for correspondence materials. Shortly after, she assisted in a massive project which shifted the university’s programs from Word (yes!) into one of the original LMS – Blackboard. This transition opened a door into Kathy’s calling: Educational Technology. Kathy stepped through this door and began her career as an instructional Technologist. Kathy is exceptionally gifted in problem solving and customer service and was fondly dubbed the “Blackboard Ninja” and the “Bb Godmother” due to her capability to tackle and resolve tenacious problems, give advice, and make sound decisions. Her infectious personality made her the ideal liaison between the technical world and the academic world, enabling her to effectively translate between the two groups. She thrives on resolving issues, working with faculty and students, and providing innovative and achievable solutions for customers and has done so for the last 20+ years.

Her goal is always to provide students with a superior learning experience; to ensure that they have every opportunity to succeed. She stays abreast of the field, the latest research and techniques, and is dedicated to the continual improvement of online learning. This bent, along with a shared passion for student success, caught the attention of Aaron Traphagen and Wayne Patton who periodically invited her to join them at Magellan Learning Solutions. In the Spring of 2021, Kathy finally accepted their offer and assumed the role of Director of Learning Design and Development. In the Summer of 2023, Kathy’s current position was split, and she became the new Director of Instructional Technology and Support Services. In this new role, Kathy will continue to apply her talents to new and exciting opportunities.

Kathy lives in central Virginia with her husband, Tom. She has one son and one married daughter who lives just around the corner. She enjoys reading, shopping, and traveling with her husband, Tom.

“I have a heart for helping people. My work here at Magellan Learning Solutions provides me the avenue to help many people in areas where I have been able to gain experience and knowledge. I love being able to do that every day.”