The QC Learning Innovation Hub

Hub Staff Profiles

Dr. Lisa Desruizzeaux, Ed.D.

Lisa Desruisseaux, Ed.D. “they series” joined Quincy College in January 2020 and serves as the AVP of Online Learning and the Learning Innovation Hub. Throughout their 30+ years in K-12 and higher education, Dr. Lisa has worked as a classroom teacher, higher education faculty, administrator and professional educational consultant in the areas of curriculum and assessment design at all levels. Dr. Lisa holds certifications as a K-12 educator, principal, curriculum director, Quality Matters Peer Reviewer, Quality Matters Coordinator, and a Critical Friends Coach. They proudly oversee the efforts of QC’s Learning Innovation Hub to create and enhance on campus and online courses and programs for diverse learners that empower critical thinking and lifelong learning.

Lisa holds a Doctorate in Education, Educational Leadership from Southern New Hampshire University; a Masters in Education in Educational Supervision and Administration from the University of New Hampshire; and a Masters in Education in Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment and a Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Sciences from Notre Dame College, Manchester, NH. Dr. Lisa’s passion for teaching and learning has helped them to develop an area of expertise in culturally responsive curriculum, instruction and assessment, which makes their work with Quincy College a natural fit.

Mike Jarowski, M.Ed

Mike Jarowski, M.Ed began at Quincy College in August 2024.  He is an instructional designer working at the Learning Innovation Hub.  Mike has worked in teacher training, learning experience and interaction design, curriculum development, and as both an English as a Second Language Instructor and English Language Arts Teacher at both the K-12 and adult levels in both the public and private sectors.Mike holds a Masters in Education in Instructional Design & Technology from West Texas A&M University and obtained his teaching credential in secondary level English Language Arts from San Francisco State University. Mike also holds his licensure in secondary level English Language Arts from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Chapman University. Mike’s enthusiasm for and dedication to curriculum development, technology in learning, and inclusivity of all learners has led him to a variety of roles and relationships at Quincy College that draw upon his diversity of skills and education.

Tamara Rabinovich, Ed.D.

Tamara Rabinovich, Ed.D. is a Senior Instructional Designer/Technologist at Quincy College. She collaborates with faculty and subject matter experts to design and develop online courses that emphasize engagement, quality, usability, and accessibility. With over 20 years of experience in hybrid education, instructional design, and online program evaluation, she leads the creation of instructional strategies that integrate the latest technologies, such as generative AI, into the curriculum. Dr. Rabinovich provides ongoing training and support to instructors and students on learning technologies such as Canvas LMS, Zoom, Turnitin, and various AI tools. She plays a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless adoption of these technologies across the institution.

In addition to her leadership in instructional design, Dr. Rabinovich is a certified Quality Matters Peer Reviewer, applying best practices in course design to strengthen the college’s online education offerings. Her undergraduate and graduate teaching spans over 25 years in higher education, specializing in fields such as Computer Science, Technology, User Experience Design, and Business Statistics. Dr. Rabinovich holds a B.A. in Computer Science from Haifa University, an M.S. in Education of Technology and Science from Technion, and a Doctorate in Educational Media and Technology from Boston University. Her research on technology, distance learning, misinformation, and AI has been published in a number of leading peer review journals and presented at international conferences.