The CVC-OEI @ONE Team

The @ONE professional development team provides support for the effective use of technology to support student success through high-quality online learning.

Helen Graves

Helen Graves

Instructional Designer

Helen brings a diverse background in education, Adlerian psychology and Neuro-Linguistic Programming to her passion for effective instruction. She graduated from UC Santa Cruz with a degree in Environmental Studies, earned her teaching credential at CSU Fullerton (both too long ago to mention dates!) and completed UC Irvine's eLearning Instructional Design program. Having been a "Canvas Ninja" at Santa Rosa Junior College since mid-2015, Helen enjoys showing instructors how to apply best pedagogical practices in Canvas to create dynamic courses that keep their students engaged.

Michelle Pacansky-Brock - Team Crop

Michelle Pacansky-Brock

Faculty Mentor, Online Teaching & Learning

Michelle earned her doctorate in Educational Leadership and Management from Capella University and her Master's in Art History from UC Riverside. She is a teacher at heart with a passion for humanizing online learning and has held faculty and staff roles in the CCC and CSU systems. She is the author of Best Practices for Teaching with Emerging Technologies, a blogger, a columnist at EdSurge and has an abundance of love for mini dachshounds. In her role with @ONE, Michelle engages emerging technologies to create community-rich professional development for the CCC's diverse group of faculty.

Cheryl Chapman Portrait

Cheryl Chapman

Instructional Designer

Cheryl earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Education (ESU, PA) with teaching certificates in Early Childhood, Elementary and Special Education. She received a Master’s of Science degree in Educational Technology, (emphasis in Instructional Design) from Misericordia University. In her current role as an instructional designer, Cheryl guides faculty through the course development and online facilitation process, to produce accessible, engaging and relevant courses, while highlighting Universal Design.
Stacy Carrasco

Stacey Carrasco

Senior Program Coordinator

Stacey earned her Master's from the College of Ethnic Studies at San Francisco State University. She has served as a student services professional working with international students in the community college systems of Texas and California, as an international student advisor and most recently as an International Education Program Coordinator with San Mateo County Community College District. She has expertise in developing and coordinating new programs, working with administrators and students to build efficient systems, and providing guidance to others regarding policy and procedures.
Shawn Valćarcel

Shawn Valćarcel

Instructional Designer

Shawn holds a Master of Music degree from Cal Baptist University, a B.A. in Music from UC Riverside, and is finishing a Ph.D. in Education at Capella University. Since 2007, he has taught Music in the CCC system. Before joining CVC-OEI, Shawn worked as an Instructional Designer for @ONE and Mt. San Jacinto College. Additionally, he is an active working musician. Shawn most enjoys spending time with his wife and son, all avid baseball fans. Let’s go Mets!

Autumn Bell

Autumn Bell

Director of Professional Development

Autumn earned her Master’s in Organizational Learning and Instructional Technology, with an emphasis in Distance Education from the University of New Mexico. Autumn joined the Training Institute at Fresno City College, moved into a tenured faculty role, and also became the college’s first Director of Distance Education and Instructional Technology. In her current position, Autumn ensures CCC faculty, staff, and administrators have access to professional development that supports student access to, and success in, high-quality online courses.
Mark Mintz

Mark Mintz

Accessibility Specialist

Mark is a step dad, nerd and banana slug. He has been providing accessibility alternate media services for the past 6 years for Allan Hancock College and Pasadena City College.

Marisa McNees

Marisa McNees

Accessibility Specialist

Marisa received her Master's in Educational Leadership and Policy from Portland State University and has focused her career on increasing access to higher education for all learners. Her passion for accessibility in the e-learning environment is strongly influenced by the Universal Design for Learning framework. Marisa also has experience working within Student Affairs practice and providing faculty support.