Dr. Rachelle Andrews-Mobley

Associate Vice President for Online Education

Dr. Rachelle Andrews-Mobley is passionate about the intersection of learning technologies, critical pedagogy, and sound instructional design. Her unique work experience spans K-12 education, higher education, and legislative government. Somewhat of a technology enthusiast, Dr. Rachelle embraces the opportunity technology brings to theory to simplify complex tasks. As a former math teacher, she enjoys tutoring students in algebra and trigonometry. She often says, “When students see the ‘light,’ it’s wonderful for the student and tutor.”  

Dr. Rachelle believes critical thinking is one of the most essential teaching skills. Critical pedagogy supports critical thinking by encouraging students to be analytical about their reality – its achievements, contradictions, flaws, power structures, and successes. She believes critical analysis proceeds new information, inventions, and social progress. Dr. Antonia Darder wrote, “Knowledge is a living process-a living historical process that grows and transforms most freely and openly within an environment that is informed by dialogue.”

As a proponent of systematic methodology, Dr. Rachelle appreciates sound instructional design that provides a plan for curriculum and courses that afford students with the best possible learning experience and address the individual and unique needs of the online learner. 

Dr. Andrews-Mobley was born into a family of educators and grew up in Berkeley, California. She felt a familial purpose and destiny to join her family in education. Her career has been divergent. After four years teaching math in a public high school and learning curriculum design, Dr. Rachelle began a 23-year career in the US House and Senate, teaching congressional staff and implementing the institution’s first LMS system. Shortly after retirement, Dr. Rachelle took on the challenge of Academic Operations in higher education. 

Aside from being a lifelong learner, Dr. Rachelle enjoys reading, tropical beaches, and music. One of her favorite quotes from Maya Angelou, “when you learn, teach. When you get, give.” She believes the quote speaks to the essence of humanity, that what you have is not only for yourself but also for others.