Dr. Tony Sovak
Director of LMS & eLearning Quality, Pima Community College
Dr. Tony Sovak is a writer, speaker, and academic technology leader who focuses on how digital infrastructure shapes teaching and the student experience. He is the Director of LMS & eLearning Quality at Pima Community College, where he leads strategy for Brightspace D2L and builds systems that make courses clearer, more consistent, and more equitable for students.
Tony has worked in higher education for more than 20 years, leading projects in quality assurance, data-informed teaching, OER adoption, and dual enrollment. He holds a Ph.D. in English from Stony Brook University and regularly presents on digital teaching, LMS strategy, and the future of learning.
His writing explores how thoughtful use of technology can support faculty, strengthen learning environments, and help students navigate an evolving higher-ed landscape.
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