Hi! I'm Blayne.

In my professional life, I’m Blayne A. Stewart. In my creative life, I go by Blayne Allan. Some friends started calling me B years ago, and it kind of stuck. So, you can call me B.

I’m an educator, photographer, creative nerd, shoe nut, and a bit of a coffee snob.

Photography is a big part of who I am. After overcoming the imposter syndrome that many creatives face, I’ve fully embraced my identity as a photographer and will always identify as such. I spent a number of years telling people’s stories through images. Some of the most important lessons of my life were learned with a camera in my hands. The moments I’ve shared with people through photography will always be very dear to me.

For over a decade, I’ve worn many hats in higher education—from web development and marketing to teaching and administration. As the Teaching Technology Coordinator and now Director of UACCB’s Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence, I’ve had the privilege of leading the integration of platforms like Blackboard Ultra and Simple Syllabus. I’ve also helped establish our first Center for Teaching and Learning, a milestone I’m incredibly proud of.

I’m the first person in my family to go to college, and education changed my life. Guided by the belief in ‘Teach Them,’ I focus on teaching not just students, but also staff, faculty, and our community. My goal is to create an environment where everyone can learn, grow, and succeed, blending education with technology to foster lifelong learning and personal development.

In addition to my work in education, I’m passionate about building tools that make educators’ lives easier. I’ve developed a due date calculator and a QR code generator, with more tools in the pipeline. I’m also working on an AI prompt library specifically designed for educators to help them leverage AI to get more done.

I live with my wife and our three goofy dogs in downtown Batesville, Arkansas. When I’m not working, you can find me savoring a good cup of coffee, flying drones, or adding to my ever-growing collection of over three dozen pairs of shoes. I’m a tech nerd with a preference for Apple products, and I even drive a Tesla—how can you pass up a big computer on wheels?

Formal Education

• Southern Arkansas University; Master of Science in Computer and Information Science
• University of Central Arkansas; Bachelor of Science in History
• Ozarka College; Associate of Arts
• Johnson County Community College; Railroad Conductor Certificate

Licenses & Certifications

• Simple Syllabus Trained Admin
• Quality Matters Teaching Online Certificate
• Amateur Radio Operator, Technician Class, Callsign: KI5FYG

Leadership and Service

• Old Independence Regional Museum, Board of Directors, 2024 - Present
• Ozarka College, Information Systems Technology Program, Advisory Board Member; 2017 – 2018
• Arkansas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, Web Developer; 2008 – 2020