Joy Oettel

Joy Oettel, M.Ed., currently serves as an Instructional Designer and Developer at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, since May 2024, while also working as an Adjunct Instructor at Athens State University since September 2021, where Joy designs and teaches career readiness courses for college students. Prior experience includes roles such as Instructional Designer and Multimedia Specialist, focusing on faculty development and course design across various formats. Joy's industry experience includes curriculum writing for multiple educational organizations and English teaching roles, including English Department Chair at Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Instructional Technology from Athens State University, a Master of Education in Secondary Education from the University of Montevallo, and a Bachelor of Arts in English and Philosophy from Auburn University.