Mary Oaks, Associate Prof of Nursing, is known for her vibrant red hair, upbeat personality, and penchant for storytelling, often playing the parts of many different patients in the SIM lab which she manages or peppering her in-class sessions with tales from the trenches of being an Army nurse and an ER veteran. She is also a frequent "flipper" of her classroom, using the Explain Everything app to include striking visuals and interactions in her presentations.