Jessica Furney joined Northern in May of 2022. She works with and provides support for the CETL team as well as supporting faculty in the science and math department. Jessica believes that one should never quit being a student in life and there is always a learning experience ahead.

Emeline Glover is in her second year pursuing a Master of Science in Educational Graduate Studies, studying educational psychology, pedagogy, and English literature. Her research interest focuses on relative deprivation in higher education with a specific interest in composition courses. She anticipates graduating in May 2023. Emeline helps CETL's instructional designer research updated best practices and complete course reviews to help ensure high-quality online courses for all Northern students. 

Ben Harley came to Northern in 2018 after earning his Ph.D from the University of South Carolina, where he specialized in composition pedagogy. As CETL director, he is committed to creating inclusive programming in which faculty of all disciplines and ranks can reflect on their teaching practices in order to improve their skills in the classroom. As an instructor, he focuses on creating high-impact learning experiences that invite his students to write for audiences beyond the classroom.

Maria Martens is a junior at Northern majoring in digital media with an emphasis in social media marketing and public relations. She plans to graduate in the spring of 2024. Maria creates content, manages social media accounts, and designs printed ads for campus use. She also helps CETL’s director and the instructional design team coordinate events.