Education

2016 Nova Southeastern University Doctorate, Distance Learning-Instructional Technology 
2000 Delta Epsilon Iota (ΔΕΙ) Honors SocietyUniversity of South Florida Masters, Education 
1990 University of South Florida Bachelors, Education 
Kappa Delta KΔ Sorority

Courses Taught

EME 601 Introduction to Instructional Design
EME 612 Media for Instruction
EME 620 Introduction to Systematic Instructional Design
EME 644 Performance Systems Analysis
EME 650 Field Internship in Instructional Design andTechnology

Career Specialties

Certified AI-Powered Instructional Design Professional
Applying the Quality Matters Rubric (APPQMR) Certification

Professional and Community Activities

Expertise in Training, Development, & Learning Management SystemsDr. Frankichis an international presenter in the field of Training& Development. Her innovative approach to instructional design and training has impacted numerous private and public organizations across the world. Throughout her career, she hascreated thousands of training courses including ContinuingMedical Education (CEU) through Vanderbilt University, FEMA Learning Journey with the US Department of Homeland Security, and Ultimate Medical Academy Student and Career Success courses. With a passion for virtual learning environments, Dr. Frankich created Syft University while managing training deployment for successful implementation of Syft Synergy software. She holds a Master’s degree in Education and a Doctorate degree in Instructional Technology and Distance Education. Her certifications include Quality Matters, MOODLE LMS Administration, and Magna Teaching Online. Dr. Frankich keeps informed of the latest research and trends as an adjunct professor at University of Tampa and Ultimate Medical Academy. She is an active member ofprofessional organizations such as the Association of Business Communications and the Association of Training and Development. She shares her passion for effective online learning as a presenter at the International Association for Online Learning Virtual School Symposium, Sloan C Consortium Blended Learning Conference, and US Department of State American Councils for International Education. The COVID19 pandemic brought challenges to the traditionaldelivery of nursing education; but Dr. Frankich was able to apply her expertise to allow a variety of effective remote learning opportunities to help support the pedagogical shift inteaching and learning to strengthen nursing education and clinical practice by presenting as a Key Note Speaker in Kenya, Africa at the Leadership Building for Nursing and Midwifery in Africa International Conference June 2022. Dr. Frankich was also an International Presenter for the American Councils forInternational Education-A program of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State, presenting to fifteen Eastern European and Eurasian countries

Honors and Awards

2023 University of Tampa Outstanding Part Time Faculty