Cynthia Padavano is an Instructional Designer wit EdPlus Digital Learning (EDL). She is working on the Masters of Computer Science (MCS) online program but has been a part of ASU since 2014.

Friedrich's research areas include world Englishes, sociolinguistics, disability studies, peace and diplomacy. Her teaching includes the courses History of English, Sociolinguistics and Forensic Linguistics.

Shaw-Smith teaches WAC 107, ENG 17, and ENG 108. Shaw-Smith has many years of experience teaching International students at all ages and all levels.