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About HawkeyeLexiCraft
Expertise at the intersection of educational theory, accessibility, and technology.
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Hi, I'm Brandon Brookes
I help higher education institutions ensure their online courses are both high-quality and accessible to all learners. With credentials in accessibility (CPACC), course quality review (QM Master Reviewer), and educational technology (AWS Solutions Architect), I bring a unique blend of expertise to every audit.
As an EdD candidate specializing in Universal Design for Learning, I don't just check boxes—I help you understand why accessibility and quality matter for student success, and how to make meaningful improvements.
I founded HawkeyeLexiCraft to provide the kind of thorough, expert course review that smaller institutions often can't access. You get the same caliber of analysis that large universities have, at a price that works for your budget.
Credentials & Expertise
Accessibility Expertise
CPACC Certified — Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies through the International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP).
Expert knowledge of WCAG 2.1, Section 508, ADA requirements, and assistive technology implementation.
Course Quality Review
QM Master Peer Reviewer — Credentialed course reviewer with extensive training in instructional design evaluation.
Deep expertise in evaluating course structure, learning objectives, assessments, and instructional materials.
Educational Theory
EdD Candidate — Doctoral research focused on curriculum theory, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Community of Inquiry (CoI), and Understanding by Design (UbD).
MA TESOL — Master's degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages with emphasis on instructional design.
Technical Infrastructure
AWS Solutions Architect — Certified in designing secure, FERPA-compliant cloud infrastructure for educational technology.
Articulate 360 Certified — Expert in e-learning authoring tools and accessible content creation.
Why This Matters
Too often, accessibility and quality are treated as separate compliance checkboxes. I believe they're inseparable aspects of effective course design. A course can meet every WCAG checkpoint but still fail to support learning. Conversely, pedagogically sound courses often have accessibility barriers that limit student success.
My integrated approach evaluates both simultaneously, identifying not just what's broken, but why it matters for student learning. I provide recommendations grounded in educational theory, not just technical compliance.
I work exclusively with higher education institutions because I understand the unique challenges of faculty autonomy, limited ID resources, budget constraints, and the need to balance innovation with compliance. My recommendations are practical, actionable, and designed for real institutional contexts.
Who I Work With
I specialize in serving community colleges and regional universities—institutions that need expert accessibility and quality reviews but may not have dedicated compliance staff or the budget for enterprise solutions.
Community Colleges
Supporting open-access institutions with limited ID resources
Regional Universities
Helping comprehensive institutions scale quality and compliance
Online Programs
Ensuring distance education meets accreditation standards
Let's Discuss Your Institution's Needs
Schedule a free consultation to learn how I can support your course quality and accessibility initiatives.
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