Sarah Wojiski

Director of Education and External Programs

Sarah leads education and training programs for populations ranging from high school students through postdoctoral fellows. She has over sixteen years of experience in teaching, curriculum development and program administration in the sciences, with an emphasis on promoting effective teaching and learning practices and empowering future generations of the biomedical workforce. She is currently principal investigator of a National Institutes of Health funded project called “Genomics in Action”, a collaboration between JAX and CT State Community College that will bring digital learning resources on cutting edge topics in genetics and genomics into CT State science classes. She also leads high school teacher professional development in bioinformatics, molecular genetics lab skills, and the bioethics of genetics and genomic testing and research. Sarah received her Bachelor of Science degree in Cytogenetics from the University of Connecticut and has her Master of Education in Secondary Science Education from Boston College. She received her Doctorate in Genetics from Harvard University.

Marianne Goossens

Director of Online Education

Marianne is the Director of Online Education at The Jackson Laboratory Genomic Education, where she leads online instructional design efforts and manages the instructional design team. With over 15 years of experience in instructional design and curriculum development spanning higher education, continuing education, and the software industry, she brings deep expertise in creating engaging, accessible online learning experiences. Under her leadership, JAX Genomic Education has launched over 50 fully interactive MicroLessons and MiniCourses that teach foundational genetics and genomics concepts, generating large global enrollments among undergraduate, graduate, and professional learners. These offerings are designed with inclusivity at their core — featuring scaffolding for non-native English speakers, ADA compliance, interactivity, professional illustrations, audio and video. Marianne is Quality Matters™ certified and is recognized for her collaborative approach working with scientists and subject matter experts, guiding projects from curriculum planning through final implementation.