Sara Barcellona Golden
M.Ed.Leadership Instructional Design, Training and Development
- Role
- Instructional Designer at Instructure
- Location
- Milton, FL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Sara Barcellona Golden
How can I help?I’m driven by a single purpose: empowering people and organizations to reach their fullest potential. With over a decade of experience as a learning and performance improvement specialist, I partner with teams across K–12, nonprofit, and corporate environments to diagnose skill and performance gaps, design targeted interventions, and measure impact through data-informed insights.I’m especially passionate about- Ethical AI in Learning: Exploring how generative AI can amplify educator and learner impact while safeguarding trust, equity, and data privacy- Performance Automation: Leveraging low-code and AI-enabled tools and workflow design, like Power Automate and MagicSchool AI, to streamline processes and free up human potential- Collaborative Problem-Solving: Bringing diverse voices to the table and co-creating win-win solutions that drive lasting change.My work spans the full learning lifecycle- Strategic Analysis & Solution Building: Collaborating with stakeholders, from district leaders to C-suite executives, o align learning goals with organizational priorities, pilot new initiatives, and craft adoption roadmaps- Design & Delivery: Building dynamic live and virtual experiences that balance adult-learning best practices with engaging multimedia, hands-on application, and peer collaboration- Technology Integration & Measurement: Bringing the power of AI-enabled tools, managing end-to-end LMS administration, content production (recording, editing, publishing), and learning analytics to ensure seamless access, adoption, and continuous improvement- Community & Change Leadership: Cultivating grassroots ambassador programs and regional networks that foster connection, spark innovation, and sustain momentum long after the workshop ends.Whether you’re building a new professional development strategy, piloting AI-powered tools, or looking to energize your community, let’s connect. I’d love to explore how we can shape the future of learning together.
Experience
Instructional Designer
Dec 2025 — Present
Education
University of West Florida
Master of Education - MEd, Educational Leadership and Administration, General
2017 — 2019
University of West Florida
Doctor of Education - EdD, Instructional & Performance Technology
California State University, Los Angeles
Bachelor's Degree, Biology, General
University of West Florida
Teaching Certificate Middle School, Education
2013 — 2014
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