Dr. Ginger Watson is an Associate Professor of Education in the department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education in the Curry School of Education and Human Development at the University of Virginia. Dr. Watson's primary focus is instructional Technology/Learning Science (Simulated Learning) and includes providing intellectual, design, and technical leadership and expertise for the technological components of simulated learning environments. Dr. Watson serves as a resource, mentor, and guide for faculty efforts to integrate simulated learning environments into professional preparation programs.