Photo Description: Alexander Lester.
Alexander (Alex) Lester is the Director of Instructional Technology and Design at Labouré College of Healthcare. In this role, Alex leads campus-wide initiatives to enhance teaching and learning, faculty development, and the effective use of educational technologies. He also serves as the administrator of the College’s learning management system (Brightspace), overseeing all aspects—from system configuration and integration to faculty training, instructional support, troubleshooting, and course design. Alex works closely with faculty to assess student learning needs, adopt and align digital tools with course objectives, and promote active, equitable learning environments. He also partners with IT to ensure that instructional technologies remain reliable, accessible, and secure.
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In addition to his work in educational technology, Alex has taught humanities and social science courses as an adjunct faculty member at several colleges. He brings a student-centered, outcomes-driven approach to both in-person and online learning, viewing teaching as a form of praxis. His classroom practice is informed by critical and feminist pedagogy, and he is deeply committed to supporting diverse learners across disciplines.
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Alex’s academic background includes an A.S. in Human Services from Lackawanna College, a B.A. in Philosophy (with a minor in Ethics) from Misericordia University, an M.Ed. in Curriculum and Teaching from Bowling Green State University, a Postgraduate Certificate in Philosophy of Education from the University of Winchester, and an M.A. in Computing in Education from Teachers College, Columbia University.
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He is currently pursuing an Ed.D. in Educational Technology at Boise State University. His research investigates how power and ideology shape digital learning environments, particularly through tools like learning management systems. Drawing on critical theory, philosophy of education, and media studies, his work explores how technology can either reinforce or disrupt existing norms. He is especially interested in how critical digital pedagogy can support marginalized student populations, and how the increasing precarity of online faculty impacts student learning and engagement. His broader goal is to connect theory with practice while maintaining a critical lens on the role of technology in higher education.
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Outside of his professional work, Alex enjoys spending time with his six-year-old chihuahua, Henry Benjamin, being in nature, listening to audiobooks, traveling, and exploring vegetarian cuisine. He is a fan of lattes, '90s sitcoms, Frontline, Breaking Points, and proudly embraces all things Christmas—especially Hallmark Christmas movies.