Amanda Robinson
Amanda Robinson is a passionate educator with a robust portfolio in training, online facilitation, and career development. She has over ten years of experience teaching and training at the post-secondary level in communications, digital media studies, and the liberal arts. She is an Academic Associate in the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities at Ontario Tech University, where she has taught since 2013. As a lifelong learner, Amanda is currently working on the completion of her doctoral degree at York University and a certificate in eLearning Development at Durham College. Amanda is an Oshawa local who has spearheaded several notable public history initiatives, including walking tours for the City of Oshawa and Heritage Oshawa. She has been quoted and featured in the media, including stories from the Globe & Mail, Metroland, the Business News Network and the Toronto Sun on the history of industry in Oshawa. Amanda is a storyteller by nature, and has contributed to various projects in the creative arts, including research for an award-winning children’s television show on PBS. Having also authored educational and digital content for the Ontario Heritage Trust, Historica Canada, and Durham College, she has extensive experience working in project and content development. Amanda is passionate about delivering engaging and accessible online education to career professionals at Ontario Tech to help prepare them for a competitive and changing world.
