Ebony English became the first Endowed Professor for Teaching and Learning at Community College of Allegheny, USA in 2018. This position entails overseeing, developing, and evaluating a new faculty professional development program and learning center. During the pandemic, Ebony spearheaded innovative cross-team initiatives that emphasised the importance of technology-infused supports for faculty and students. This work is closely related to her research on using technology to increase the ability of students to use resiliency and self-determination to achieve academic success.