About Me
Hi, I’m Hope Hemenway, a Senior E-Learning Developer with a passion for designing visually engaging learning experiences.
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My career began in the classroom, where I loved crafting creative and engaging lessons for my students. But when COVID hit, everything changed. Practically overnight, I had to transform my curriculum into fully digital, interactive learning experiences. While the transition was challenging, I quickly discovered how much I loved the design process: creating visually engaging, intuitive, and learner-centered experiences that kept students motivated in a virtual environment. That experience sparked my passion for instructional design and led me to transition into e-learning development full time.
Today, as a Senior E-Learning Developer, I combine my background in education with expertise in instructional design and learning technology to create engaging digital learning experiences that make complex information easier to understand.
While designing interactive courses is still my favorite part of the job, my role has grown beyond development. I now lead learning technology initiatives, support enterprise LMS operations, mentor fellow developers, drive AI-enabled learning solutions, and collaborate with stakeholders to improve learning processes and deliver scalable training solutions. Whether I'm building a gamified course, implementing new technology, or helping shape team workflows, my goal is always the same: to create learning experiences that learners can connect with and organizations can rely on.
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As a Senior E-Learning Developer at the Texas Workforce Commission, I specialize in:
🎨 Designing and developing visually engaging, interactive e-learning courses using Articulate Storyline, Rise 360, and other LMS tools.
🎮 Creating gamified and scenario-based learning that transforms complex information into engaging, learner-centered experiences.
💻 Leading learning technology initiatives, including LMS administration, AI-enabled learning solutions, and enterprise course migrations.
🛠 Championing accessibility and quality by implementing Section 508 and WCAG standards and ensuring learning experiences are inclusive and effective.
🤝 Partnering with SMEs, stakeholders, and developers to deliver strategic training solutions, mentor team members, and improve learning workflows.
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I bring a designer’s eye and an educator’s expertise to every project I take on. I know how people learn, and I use visual storytelling, intuitive layouts, and interactive elements to create training that is both aesthetically compelling and instructionally effective. Whether you need to:
Develop custom, visually polished e-learning courses,
Transform static content into engaging, interactive experiences,
Increase learner engagement and retention through thoughtful design, or
Ensure your training is accessible and easy to navigate,
I can help bring your vision to life with innovative, beautifully designed learning solutions.
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The Fun Stuff
I got married in 2024 and honeymooned in beautiful Scotland.
I am a nature lover. I often visit my family up in Alaska where we hike daily!
I am passionate about film photography.
I have a love for history and enjoy traveling when I am able.
I come from a family of artists and am one myself. I visit art museums often!
I am a dog mom. In 2022 I adopted a mini dachshund puppy, Kipper!
Now that you know a bit about me, why not see my work in action?
My portfolio showcases some of the visually engaging and interactive e-learning experiences I've designed.