Dr. McNeill is dedicated to the future success of any person that she mentors or teaches. Her genuine caring and approachable personality provides a safe and welcoming environment for all students. She has demonstrated the same level of integrity and transparency since day one, and I have had the privilege of knowing her for over five years. She goes beyond the norm by providing resources and openly sharing her personal experiences to help others be successful.
Bernadette Beavers-Forrest, M.S. Ed.
Ph.D. Student, Educational Leadership, Policy and Technology Studies
“Laura served as an instructor in my IDT graduate program. Laura's way of teaching is definitely one of the best I have seen especially for a complicated subject like instructional design and technology. She presented her course material clearly, backed up with examples that are designed to show the key points of the concept. Laura never fails to make IDT projects engaging and useful for all her students. She takes a great effort to go through students’ IDT project and gives appropriate and constructive feedback for them to improve. Laura is a dedicated and passionate instructor, an experienced instructional designer, and an outstanding instructional technologist. Above all, Laura has prepared me to be confident, effective, and successful both as an Instructional Designer and professor of pharmacy.”
Dr. Georges A.
Professor of Pharmacy
Lots of people have reached out to me wondering how I landed my first ID job before finishing graduate school or how I landed my current L&D role. A big factor was grace and favor. The other factor was Laura McNeill, Ph.D. She looked over my resume and portfolio multiple times before I finished the program. I was fortunate to have a corporate ID as one of my professors (and references).
A. Croom
L&D/ID, Noblis
“Dr. McNeill is by far one of the best college professors I have ever had. She genuinely cares about student success and learning and it shows through her actions.”
M. Gurney, M.S. Ed.
Instructional Designer, Samford University
Dr. McNeill is the best instructor in the program. She has real experience in this work and she implements all of the best practices that she teaches. I really learned so much about teaching online just from her modeling.
Graduate ID Student
Samford University
"Dr. McNeill taught me how to utilize instructional design skills and tools to make the most out of my final projects. She is a distinguished and smart teacher. I feel she had my best interests of learning as one of her priorities. She made me want to do more and become better at my work."
C. Tinsley, M.S. Ed.
ID/Coordinator of Clinical Education
"Laura is great at helping someone think through their specific career situation and focus on their next steps. Having worked alongside her and ID students, I've seen first hand how she has guided many students transitioning into the next phase of their ID career. "
K. Jarnigan, M.S. Ed.
ID, Co-Founder at Alabama Instructional Design Network
"Laura is a force of creativity, energy, and helpfulness. I've known her as my instructor in my IDTE Master's Degree Program, as a mentor, friend, and trusted colleague. When I need someone to bounce ideas off or seek career advice, I turn to Laura. She is readily available, approachable, and insightful."
Taylor Kendrick
Instructional Designer, Samford University
"Dr. McNeill was an instructor in my IDT graduate program. She was instrumental in my learning and transition into becoming an Instructional Designer. She consistently makes herself available for any questions her students have and offers helpful feedback and guidance. Dr. McNeill is an accomplished instructor and a prominent instructional designer. I greatly appreciated her encouragement to constantly improve myself."
Doug Davis, M.S. Ed.
Training Designer – Protective Life
