Ann Douglas
Author, Magazine Writer, On-Air Parenting Columnist, Speaker · Independent
A bestselling author and the weekend parenting columnist for CBC Radio, Ann has been called "Canada's most trusted parenting writer."
Parenting Pregnancy Children Babies Mental Health
Julia Lee
Associate Professor of English · Loyola Marymount University
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
Roberta Golinkoff
Unidel H. Rodney Sharp Chair and Professor · University of Delaware
Prof. Golinkoff studies language development, playful learning, effects of media on children, spatial development, and applying her science.
Early Childhood Education Early Spatial Development Playful Learning Benefits of Play Effects of Media on Children
Joshua Azran
Partner/Owner · Azran Financial APC
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) & Advisor to Entrepreneurs and Start-up Companies
Startups Entrepreneurship Business Valuation
Laura Lewis-Barr
Speaker/Trainer · Training 4 Breakthroughs
Musical Comedy Actress + Educator = Lively Learning!
Emotional Intelligence Time Management Presentation Skills
Mandy Brouse
Small business owner · Words Worth Books
Small business owner, marketing manager and occasional online columnist.
Small Business Business Publishing & Promoting Publishing Writing
Michael C. Slattery
Professor, Department Chair and Director of the Institute for Environmental Studies · Texas Christian University
Mike has worked in diverse landscapes ranging from the Namib Desert in southern Africa to the cloud forests of Costa Rica.
Mercury Contamination from Coal-fired Power Plants Wind Research Rhino Conservation Human Impact to Coastal Plains, Rivers and Sediment Pathways
Candace Poindexter
Professor Emerita · Loyola Marymount University
Department of Teaching and Learning
Balanced Reading Instruction Children's Literature Content Area Literacy
Gisela O'Brien
Affiliate Faculty · Loyola Marymount University
Department of Educational Leadership and Administration
Second Language and Curriculum Development Beginning Reading Content Literacy
Mical Raz
Charles E. and Dale L. Phelps Professor in Public Policy and Health · University of Rochester
Author of "What's Wrong with the Poor? Psychiatry, Race and the War on Poverty."
Foster Care and Adoptions Child Welfare Psychiatry Education Policy Race Culture and Ethnicity
Steve Przymus
Associate Professor of Educational Linguistics & Bilingual Education · Texas Christian University
Dr. Przymus uses applied linguistics to influence positive language ideologies about culturally and linguistically diverse youth.
Language Planning & Policy Assessment in Bilingual Special Education Bilingual Education Models Sociolinguistics Identity
Paige C. Pullen
Research Professor · University of Florida
Paige C. Pullen is a expert in the field of special education and learning disabilities, specifically in the area of reading.
External Funding Special Education Reading Disabilities Early Learning Reading Instruction
Gary Troia
Associate Professor of Special Education · Michigan State University
Expert in education, specializing in teaching writing to students with and without disabilities, methods for evaluating writing performance
Learning Disabilities Elementary and Secondary Writing Instruction Writing Assessment and Measurement
Dr. John Schieffelin
Assistant Professor of Medicine & Pediatrics, Sections of Pediatric & Adult Infectious Diseases · Tulane University
His research focuses on the natural history, clinical care and immunology of viral hemorrhagic fevers (VHFs)
COVID-19 Coronavirus Clinical Infectious Disease Infections in Transplant Recipients Virology and Immunology
Kim Walsh-Childers
Professor/Chair · University of Florida
Kim Walsh-Childers' research focuses include news coverage of health issues and mass media effects on individual health and health policy.
Science Communication Health Communication Ethics Editing Professional Responsibility
Gary T. Henry
Dean, College of Education and Human Development; Professor, Education · University of Delaware
Prof. Henry specializes in education policy, educational evaluation, educator labor markets, and quantitative research methods.
Education Policy Educational Evaluation Educator Labor Markets Quantitative Research Methods
Phil Poekert
Professor/Director · University of Florida
Phil Poekert leads the Lastinger Center for Learning to educational innovations through partnerships, research, development, and advocacy.
Policy Advocacy Educational Innovations Teacher Education Professional Learning and Development Teacher Leadership
Ranjit Singh
Associate Professor of Political Science and International Affairs · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Singh has served as an accredited international observer to elections in South Africa, Namibia, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.
International Relations Policy Analysis The Middle East Palestine Bahrain
Emily Lund
Associate Professor of Speech-Langauge Pathology | Associate Dean for Research, Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences · Texas Christian University
Dr. Lund's research focuses on language and literacy in children with hearing aids and cochlear implants.
Aural Rehabilitation Research in Communication Sciences and Disorders Early Intervention with Children with Hearing Loss Spoken and Written Word Learning in Children with Hearing Loss from Monolingual and Bilingual Homes Emergent Literacy Skills of Children with Hearing Loss
Elvira Armas
Director of Programs and Partnerships, Center for Equity for English Learners (CEEL) & Affiliate Faculty · Loyola Marymount University
Department of Educational Leadership and Administration
Literacy Language Development Bilingual and Dual Language Development Professional Development Home-School Partnerships