LTLE Academic Unit Head of the Learning, Technology and Leadership Education Department
Professor of Learning Design and Technology

Academic Degrees: 

• Ph.D. Instructional Technology, Cognition and Learning: University of Georgia
• M.Ed. Instructional Technology, Business Applications: Valdosta State University
• B.F.A. Theatre, Telecommunications: Valdosta State University 

Dr. Estes is an Academic Unit Head and Professor with 30 years of experience in academic leadership, teaching, scholarship, service, and teamwork. Michele has completed intensive coaching for strategically leading and navigating higher education systems and change; and effectively collaborating and building relationships, with self-awareness. She has held positions at the IBM U.S. Education Media Center, University System of Georgia (USG) Board of Regents, the University of Georgia (UGA) Center for Teaching and Learning, and James Madison University (JMU). Her department, LTLE, is home to 2 undergraduate Minors and 9 graduate programs in education. LTLE serves about 510 students through academic coursework delivered in on-site, online synchronous, online asynchronous, and hyflex, delivery modes that meet learners where they are. Its award-winning faculty have recently been recognized for positive impacts on student advising, global education, graduate program support, inclusivity, part-time teaching, research and scholarship, and service.

Michele is passionate about solving complex problems through design thinking. Outside of work she enjoys family, exercise, travel, and creative projects.