Brian Worden

Brian Worden has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Brian is currently serving as the Director of Academic Product at Elevate K-12 since August 2023. Before that, they worked as the Director of Curriculum at the same company from April 2022 to August 2023. Prior to joining Elevate K-12, Brian worked as a Learning Design Architect at ECMC Education from November 2020 to April 2022. Brian also held roles such as Curriculum and Instructional Technology Consultant at Fredrickson Learning from November 2019 to November 2020 and Senior Instructional Strategist at The Big Know from November 2018 to November 2019. Brian's earlier experiences include serving as a Consultant at Slalom in September 2018, Manager of Curriculum and Course Development at Strategic Education, Inc from February 2016 to September 2018, and various roles at Capella Education Company from 2008 to 2016, including Manager of Strategic Initiatives, Instructional Design Supervisor, Senior Instructional Designer, Lead Residency Instructional Designer, Course Developer, and Associate Course Developer. Before their career in instructional design and education, Brian worked as a Corporate Financial Advisor at Ameriprise Financial from August 2007 to May 2008. Brian began their professional journey as a Teacher at ISD 94 from May 2000 to July 2007.

Brian Worden pursued their Master's degree in Teaching and Learning from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota from 2003 to 2005. Prior to that, they attended Southwest Minnesota State University from 1990 to 1994, although the degree name and field of study are not provided. In addition, Brian obtained a certification titled "Improving Your Online Course" from QM Quality Matters in 2021.