Dreams Really Do
Come True!
Hi! My name is Dr. Natalie Makulski, and I am the owner of PINK Educational Solutions. My company is named after my favorite color PINK, and my love for the educational field.
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I have a Ph.D in Educational Technology with a focus on gamification and game-based learning, this means, I study games! My doctoral research focused the underlying mechanisms that make games powerful, and how to use the powers for good. My dissertation explored topics such as player motivation, engagement strategies, and the transfer of learning from games to real-world contexts. I have studied every kind of game you can imagine from classic board games to the latest video game craze!
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My professional journey started as a third grade teacher, where I earned my tenure. Motivated to help educators in the classroom, I started working in higher education as an Instructional Designer. I have designed and developed over 100 online courses, and I had the privilege of training educators in the art of online instruction, equipping them with the tools and strategies they need to succeed in the digital classroom. Eager to apply my knowledge of educational technology, gaming and consulting, I started working for a training and consulting company. I had the honor of training many companies from all over the world, including Fortune 500 companies. I have designing e-learning materials that incorporate instructional design principle and educational games. Inspired and fascinated by my professional journey, I was ready to take the "leap", and open my own company, PINK Educational Solutions.
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Beyond the accolades and achievements, what truly drives me is the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of learners everywhere. I enjoy speaking at conferences, and volunteering my time to as an Educational Speaker for the Alzheimer's Association. I am also the the 2021 winner of my Fantasy Football team!
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In my free time, I love playing with my dog Alli-Gator, and going for a million walks a day with her. I also enjoy spending time with my family, and playing games with them.
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