Name: Rachel Shaver

Most recently from: Little Rock, Arkansas

Current or most recent work experience: I work as a technical writer/designer for Biotechnical Services, Inc., which is an outsource for the National Toxicology Program.

Prior education: I earned my B.A. in Technical and Professional Communication from Cedarville University in Ohio.

Degree seeking: Master's degree in Instructional Systems with an emphasis in Open and Distance Learning.

Professional interest areas and career goals: When I finish my degree, I would like to work as a consultant, developing e-learning and training programs for corporations. I am very interested in the psychology of learning, and I would like to implement my knowledge of cognitive behavior in developing systems that are innate for users.

Hobbies and recreational interests: I spend a lot of time renovating a home I bought recently. I also sing quite a bit and teach fifth and sixth grade girls' Sunday School at my church. The rest of my time is spent with family and friends...and attempting to cook.