Lita Hooper-Simanga
- Education
- D.A. English and Humanities, Clark Atlanta University
- M.A. English, University of Colorado
- B.A. Communication, DePaul University
- Specializations
- Faculty development
- Storytelling in learning
- Student Engagement
- Biography
Dr. Lita Hooper-Simanga is a Learning Experience (LX) Designer at CETLOE. She works with faculty designers and CETLOE colleagues to design and develop online courses. Specifically, Lita enjoys helping faculty create unique learning experiences for students that are supported by effective online teaching strategies. Her approach to course design focuses on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and she is committed to establishing and sustaining digital equity to ensure more access to online education for marginalized communities.
Lita earned a D.A. in Humanities and English from Clark Atlanta University, an M.A. in Creative Writing from the University of Colorado-Boulder, and a B.A. in Communication from DePaul University. She is the author of The Art of Work: The Art and Life of Haki Madhubuti, Thunder in Her Voice, and Running Away to Home, and she is the co-editor of 44 on 44: Forty-four African American Writers. Her work has appeared in several publications, and she is the recipient of several writing residency fellowships. Her professional experience includes 25+ years in higher education as a faculty member and administrator.
In her spare time, Lita enjoys writing, international travel and gardening.