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Services & Team

ESS offers a variety of services to help you accomplish your educational goals. We strive to strengthen the relationship between teachers and learners and foster creative collaborations.

If you have an idea for a project, or questions about an existing resource please contact us (vet-ess@cornell.edu).

Educational Media Production

Our production team collaborates with faculty and staff to create effective and engaging resources. We are able to produce

  • Educational Videos
  • Medical illustrations
  • Custom Animations
  • Photographs

Instructional Support

We provide instructional design and technical support for CVM-supported teaching and learning platforms. For in-depth how-to tutorials please visit our knowledge base. (https://blogs.cornell.edu/vetess/)

  • Canvas LMS (for CVM faculty and staff)
  • Synap (eTest replacement)
  • Panopto ( for lecture-hall and pre-recorded videos)
  • Module building platforms including H5P and Articulate Rise

Software Application Development

  • OSCE/Clinical Grader
  • Instructor/Course Evaluations
  • Custom Teaching Modules

Teaching Facilities Support

  • A/V Classroom and Lab Support
  • Lecture Capture
  • Web Conferencing
  • Audience Polling Technology
  • Wireless Screen Projection
  • AV Purchase Consultation and Installation

Continuing Education

Our team is available to assist with

  • Event planning and implementation
  • Course and resource development for external audiences
  • RACE accreditation questions

Our Team

Jodi Korich

Dr. Jodi Korich
Associate Dean for Education

Email: jak10@cornell.edu
Phone: 607.253.3603
 

Bio

In her role as the Associate Dean for Education, Dr. Korich oversees curricular design, delivery, and monitoring for the College. Working in collaboration with the entire Educational Support Services team, her goal is to ensure that all faculty have the support and resources needed to meet their instructional goals. Her professional interests include technology-enhanced teaching, adaptive learning, curriculum design, and organizational management. In her spare time, Jodi enjoys spending time hiking and planning/tending her flower garden.

Katelynn Wagner

Katelynn Wagner
Director of Operations and Educational Development

Email: kcw52@cornell.edu
Phone: 607.269.6766

Bio

In her role as Director of Operations and Educational development, Katelynn is responsible for overseeing the strategic planning and implementation of initiatives that enhance the educational experience. Through her close collaboration with faculty to integrate new technologies and evidence-based practices into both classroom and clinical settings, she leads efforts to develop innovative curricula, foster research opportunities, and maintain high academic standards. She is dedicated to advancing veterinary education and ensuring that CVM students receive a comprehensive and cutting-edge learning experience. In her spare time, Katelynn enjoys spending time with her husband and their daughter, running ultra-marathons, hiking, and skiing.

Allison Buck

Allison Buck
Art Director and Lead Medical Illustrator

Email: ab2762@cornell.edu
Phone: 607.253.3079

Bio

In her role as Medical Illustrator and Animator, Allie assists faculty in maximizing the educational potential of medical and scientific material through visual art and storytelling.  Her professional interests include the educational applications of immersive technology, photogrammetry and 3D authoring, and educational game design.  In her spare time, Allie enjoys kayaking, traveling and long walks with her dogs.

Katelyn Carney

Katelyn Carney
Veterinary Education Consultant

Email: kr84@cornell.edu
Phone: 607.253.3719

Bio

Dr. Carney is the Program Chair for the New York State Veterinary Conference and leads the Veterinary Technician Professional Speaking Development program. Her professional interests include academic coaching, applying the science of learning to graduate and continuing education, faculty and staff professional development, and individual and community wellbeing. She is currently completing a Masters of Arts in Education with a concentration in Trauma and Resilience in Educational Environments as well as a Restorative Justice in Education certificate. She is a certified Eight Active Ingredients of Tai Chi instructor under Dr. Peter Wayne, author of The Harvard Medical School Guide to Tai Chi. In her spare time, she enjoys practicing Kung Fu and Tai Chi, as well as playing around with her ukulele, chickens, two children and husband.

Robert Cortez-Rodriguez

Robert Cortez-Rodriguez
Classroom & Events

A/V Support Specialist

Email: rc877@cornell.edu
Phone: 607.253.4255

Bio

In his role as Classroom & Events AV Support Specialist, 
Robert provides frontline support to the College of Veterinary Medicine teaching and meeting spaces, ensures that all audio visual and presentation systems are running smoothly, and provides troubleshooting. His professional interests are learning and the implementation new technology. In his spare time, Robert enjoys traveling, visiting theme parks, and going on new adventures with his wife.

Carol Jennings

Carol Jennings
Multimedia Producer

Email: caj34@cornell.edu
Phone: 607.253.4460

Bio

In her role as multimedia producer, Carol creates media content to empower learners and to support the mission of the college.  Her goal is to design, produce, and direct high-quality, effective, engaging and innovative media content.  Her professional interests include exploring new media approaches that enhance the traditional arts of directing, cinematography and visual storytelling.  She enjoys collaborating with faculty, students, and colleagues in developing media that serves society and our community.

Matt Kaskela

Matt Kaskela
Instructional Technologist

Email: mk2653@cornell.edu
 

Bio

Matt specializes in Classroom AV Support for the College of Veterinary Medicine, supporting and maintaining the college’s large-scale audio-visual systems. He keeps classrooms and lecture halls running smoothly, provides hands-on support for complex AV setups, coordinates and project manages AV initiatives, and facilitates the design and integration of AV systems for departments within the college. Matt enjoys fixing things, solving problems, and working closely with faculty and staff to make sure technology stays out of the way and teaching stays front and center. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two boys and playing the bass.

Vanessa Maley

Vanessa Maley
Event and Operations Coordinator

Email: vsm34@cornell.edu
Phone: 607.253.3200

Bio

In her role as Event and Operations Coordinator, Vanessa plans and manages conferences and events held by the Continuing Education (CE) office at the College of Veterinary Medicine. She also helps manage internal curriculum enhancement grant and educational media production projects. Her professional interests include staying updated on event management and learning new ways to stay organized. In her spare time, Vanessa enjoys traveling, reading and spending time with her family and bulldog.

Mary McKellar

Mary McKellar
DVM Curriculum Manager and Instructional Designer 

Email: mem40@cornell.edu
Phone: 607.253.3719

Bio

In her role as Manager of DVM Curriculum and Instructional Designer, Mary works in collaboration with the ESS team, course leaders and design groups, CVM administration, and faculty to create dynamic evidence-based learning experiences. Her professional interests include active learning and accessible course design, including universal design for learning. In her spare time, Mary enjoys foraging for mushrooms, swimming, learning to play the piano, and spending time with her family.

Nahla Minges

Nahla Minges
Event Manager

Email: nm632@cornell.edu
Phone: 607.253.3201

Bio

In her role as Event Manager, Nahla plans and manages conferences and events held by the Continuing Education (CE) office at the College of Veterinary Medicine.  She builds websites, creates invitations, and assists in planning fun and educational events designed to enhance the college’s mission. In her spare time, Nahla enjoys acrylic painting and spending time with her husband and son.

Allison DeDominick

Allison DeDominick
Instructional Technologist

Email: and36@cornell.edu
 

Bio

In her role as Instructional Technologist, Allison supports faculty by optimizing educational materials through innovative technologies and design. She specializes in the creation of interactive learning content to enhance teaching and learning outcomes. With a background in graphic design and UI/UX design, Allison brings a user-centered approach to her work and is increasingly focused on instructional design.

This interdisciplinary background carries into her teaching, where she teaches art history at SUNY Cortland and Ithaca College, with a focus on digital art and graphic design as well as early modern European painting and sculpture.