Featured Clinical Education Experts

CEO & Co-founder of Legacy Online School. Committed to delivering high-quality, affordable education. Under my leadership: accredited, award-winning, and recognized globally. Passionate about leveraging technology to empower students and make education accessible worldwide.

I advocate and create self-efficacy in others by empowering, engaging and inspiring.

I am an independent educational consultant and pedagogy coach with over 25 years of experience in higher education and K–12. I specialize in teaching effectiveness, faculty development, instructional coaching, and learner-centered pedagogy for colleges and universities. Through my consultancy, Equipped Educator, I support new and experienced instructors in improving engagement, course design, and instructional impact, and I advise academic leaders on professional development strategies that strengthen teaching quality and faculty confidence. I have extensive experience coaching educators across disciplines, developing practical frameworks for effective instruction, and translating research-based pedagogy into real-world classroom practice.

Jennifer Miller, LCSW-S, is a trauma psychotherapist and clinical educator with expertise in nervous system–informed care. Her work focuses on how trauma, chronic stress, and lack of safety shape regulation, decision-making, and emotional capacity. She specializes in translating neuroscience into clear, accessible language, offering a nervous system–first perspective on mental health that challenges one-size-fits-all coping and calming advice.

Mark Racine is a veteran K-12 technology leader with 20 years of experience navigating the digital evolution of urban school districts. Mark specializes in translating complex cybersecurity threats and AI governance into actionable leadership strategies. Known for his 'foundation-first' approach, he helps school leaders build sustainable IT ecosystems that protect student data while empowering classroom innovation. Former CIO for a large urban school district, founder of Rooted K-12, and and co-host of the K-12 Tech Talk podcast.

I am an empathetic listener who supports others to see possibilities and shape ideas that can solve challenging problems and achieve meaningful outcomes, especially on behalf of people. Currently, I apply this by training, coaching, and supporting teams of educators around systems, evidence-based practice for students with disabilities, behavior, and social-emotional well-being. I maintain a close relationship with the academic community both to maintain a strong understanding of the current evidence base and to contribute to learning and thought in my field.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in evidence-based therapy for children, adults, and families, providing care through an award-winning counseling and neurofeedback practice serving Harrisburg since 2014. I hold advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, am EMDR certified, and also use neurofeedback as part of a comprehensive, brain-based approach to mental health treatment. With more than thirty years of experience working with children and a background in education, I integrate CBT, play therapy, and art therapy to meet clients where they are and support meaningful change. My clinical work focuses on helping clients heal, build resilience, and create long-term personal growth through a strength-based, holistic approach. I also specialize in court-ordered coparenting counseling, family therapy, and reconciliation therapy. In these settings, I prioritize patience, clear communication, and emotional safety so every participant feels heard, respected, and supported throughout the process. I am licensed in both Pennsylvania and Florida and offer sessions in person and virtually to accommodate the needs of my clients.

I am a Harvard trained researcher and EdTech practitioner focused on how technology shapes society, with a special emphasis on artificial intelligence and its real world impact on learning, work, and institutions. My published and cited work examines how AI changes skills, decision making, productivity, and opportunity, and why adoption often fails to translate into measurable outcomes at scale. I earned a Master’s in Learning Design, Innovation, and Technology (Ed.M.) from Harvard University and currently work as a Learning Specialist at Uncommon Schools, supporting instructional teams through data informed practice and inclusive learning design. I also bring entrepreneurship exposure through academic training with Harvard Business School and MIT Sloan, along with practical experience building a community focused startup connected to Harvard Innovation Labs. I am available for media commentary on technology and society, artificial intelligence policy and governance, AI and the future of work, education and workforce development, digital transformation, and responsible AI adoption across organizations.

I’m Vaishnavi Sarfare: a mental health advocate and the founder of unBurden Chat Buddy, a free, anonymous, AI-powered platform offering 24/7 emotional support via text and voice in over 75 languages. The platform draws on evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, mindfulness to create a safe, stigma-free space for people to share what’s on their minds...especially those who face barriers to traditional therapy. I’m a certified EFT practitioner (EFTMRA – UK & India) and I offer 1:1 online EFT Sessions to release emotional distress and support mental-somatic healing. Through personalised, science-backed EFT, I help you gently release stress, regulate your nervous system, and feel lighter: mentally and physically. Whether you’re moving through anxiety, burnout, emotional overwhelm, or recurring patterns, our sessions are a safe space to reconnect with calm, clarity, and yourself. My work is informed by my BSc in Applied Psychology, my ongoing MSc in Clinical Psychology and extensive global certifications, including Psychological First Aid (Johns Hopkins), Health Across the Gender Spectrum (Stanford), Harvard certification, and multiple WHO, UNICEF programs in mental health and crisis response. Having witnessed firsthand the accessibility gaps in the mental healthcare system, I’ve committed myself to combining psychology, technology, and advocacy to make mental well-being support equitable.

I've spent the last six years building systems that connect students with tutors who actually explain things instead of just giving answers. Before this, I worked in curriculum design and saw how many students fall behind not because they're not smart, but because nobody taught them how to learn effectively. Now I focus on making academic support more accessible and less intimidating.

I run an online tutoring platform based in the Bay Area, CA, and Hong Kong. I have worked with over 300 remote tutors and facilitated over 11,000 hours of tutoring lessons myself and with my software. Helppo SaaS offers a full suite of features that make it a reliable tutoring management software for online educators. Tutors can organize and manage virtual classes, automate invoice creation, and accept payments seamlessly within the platform. Its multilingual content management system allows institutes to reach international students and build strong global communities.

Emily is a former English teacher, school leader, and founder of Atlanta’s Ethos Classical Charter School, a high-performing, thriving K-8 public charter school in southwest Atlanta. At RedefinED Atlanta, she leads strategy to grow and strengthen high-quality public school options across Metro Atlanta and improve environments that shape every child’s school experience. Topic expertise: • Metro Atlanta school districts (APS, Clayton County) • Student achievement data (NAEP, Milestones, CCRPI) • Teachers: recruitment and retention, shortages, teacher and school leader development, instructional culture • Chronic student absenteeism and its drivers • Charter and innovation school development, including school design and launch • Special education: educator shortage; student equity; program quality • School district facility/redistricting changes (APS 2040) and research informed student-centered decision making/implementation

I am the founder and director of Grief Recovery Center, a Trusted Houston mental health practice since 2015, offering inclusive care in-person, online, and in Spanish. I focus on helping people work through grief and life transitions in a safe, compassionate environment. I started the practice in 2015 as a small solo practice while still working full-time at a psychiatric hospital, and over time it has grown into a group practice with a full administrative team and more than 20 therapists, all committed to providing quality care. My commitment to this work is deeply personal. After experiencing a painful, life-altering loss, I went through The Grief Recovery Institute®’s Grief Recovery Program® myself. That experience helped me heal and led me to specialize in grief recovery so I could support others who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or alone in their grief. At Grief Recovery Center, I am dedicated to creating a space where people can show up exactly as they are, without judgment, no matter the type of loss they are facing. This includes losses such as the death of a loved one, relationship or friendship changes, pet loss, pregnancy-related loss, loss of trust or faith, and many other forms of grief. In addition to grief and loss, our team also supports clients with a wide range of other clinical concerns. My goal is for every client to feel seen, heard, and supported, and to know they have a safe place to come for help.

I am an experienced secondary school English teacher skilled in innovative curriculum design, blended learning, educational technology, accessibility and inclusivity design, global collaboration, teaching, and public speaking. Certified Microsoft Office Specialist, Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert and Master Trainer, National Geographic Certified Educator, & Teach SDGs Ambassador. Strong education professional with an Honours English Bachelor of Arts degree focused on English Literature from Wilfrid Laurier University.

Dr. James Lyons, M.D., is an internationally trained physician that was born in Germany. He is the son of a teacher and army veteran and was raised in Texas, but traveled extensively during his medical training. From medical rotations in French Hospital Systems, to his training in Miami at Ryder Trauma medical center and psychiatric training at TGK Prison, his depth of knowledge for those in acute crises is vast. In addition to his doctorate in medicine, Dr. Lyons also holds a Masters of Medical Sciences and coordinated research trials for schizophrenia pharmaceutical treatments in Dallas, TX. He completed his residency in Rural Michigan as a Family Medicine Physician, where he made home visits, and was rigorously trained in all aspects of medical care from delivering and caring for newborns, to end of life care. In his final year of training, he was named chief resident of this program. After 3 additional years practicing in rural east texas as a hospitalist in the acute setting, he, his wife, and their 4 children now reside back in Texas where he was raised, where his parents are retired, and where his sister works as a registered nurse in hospital leadership. Dr. Lyons continues to practice medicine in the acute setting as a hospitalist and emergency room physician in the greater Austin area. Aside from direct patient care, Dr. Lyons provides medical expertise and consulting while also being actively involved in performance improvement, infection control, and medical executive committees in the hospitals where he practices.

Erena DiGonis, LCSW-R is a New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Health Coach, and Certified Clinical Anxiety and Trauma Treatment Professional. She is also certified in Brainspotting and trained in EMDR. Erena has twenty-one years of practical and professional experience as an active clinician, teacher, and supervisor. She has worked in a variety of community, psychiatric, in-home, and private practice settings with hundreds of complex cases. Erena is a sought-after writer, speaker, and consultant and has been featured in Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, Psychology Today, Reader’s Digest, Women's Health, and MEL magazine. She has reviewed book proposals for the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and is an Advisory Board Member for the CPTSD Foundation. Erena serves as the Founder and Continuing Education Director of EngagedMinds, a national Continuing Education business providing training for Counselors, Social Workers, and Therapists.

Dr. Neal Green is an Associate Professor and Director of Online Operations at National Louis University (NLU). He has held numerous roles since starting his higher education career in 2010 with Kendall College and now NLU. Starting as a face-to-face adjunct lecturer, he now teaches exclusively online. He has expertise in flipping content and teaching strategies to match all modalities. His student-centered approach to teaching creates a synergistic experience for online students that promote transformational learning. Dr. Green believes anyone who desires a college education should have access to the experience. Over the past decade, Dr. Green has successfully reduced student barriers to higher education and developed individualized pathways to success.Other Accomplishments:(2021-2022) National Louis University- Undergraduate Faculty of the Year(2017) David A. Wilson award for Excellence in Teaching and Learning(2015) Ph.D. in Education- Dissertation: Finish the Game: A Study of Adult Student Persistence in Bachelor’s Programs (2015) Kendall College award for Excellence in Teaching

I am dedicated to positively improving the lives of my clients and the lives of my client's families. I am a dedicated family man and I understand how important your family is to you. It is my goal to give you and your family the peace of knowing that your family's future is financially secure regardless of what circumstances may arise. Specialties: Trust Creation and Administration, Probate, and Estate Planning

As the Education Director at ACSMI, I am dedicated to developing industry-leading cybersecurity training programs that empower professionals to excel in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. With a strong background in information security and over a decade of experience in education and program development, I bring a strategic approach to designing courses that address both current and emerging threats. I work closely with cybersecurity experts, including our advisory board, to ensure our curriculum remains relevant, practical, and impactful. My passion lies in bridging the gap between technical skills and real-world application, fostering a learning environment that equips students with the necessary tools to succeed in protecting critical systems and data.