Work with thought leaders and academic experts from Ottawa University

Dr. Robin Shedrick has always had a passion for education and helping others reach their full potential. She received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Arizona State University and went on to pursue a career in education. She worked as a special education interventionist and instructional designer before obtaining her Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Ottawa University. She then continued her education and received her Ph.D. in Psychology, with a focus on integrating technology and differentiated learning, from Grand Canyon University in 2024. Throughout her career, Dr. Shedrick has gained extensive experience in working with diverse learners and using technology to enhance their learning experience. As a learning specialist at Sonoran University, she helps doctoral students with diverse learning styles succeed in their academic pursuits. She has also worked as a curriculum developer and learning diagnostician at Next Steps Learning Center, where she created individualized learning plans for students with learning differences. Dr. Shedrick's expertise in integrating technology and differentiated learning has also led her to work as an instructional designer and special education interventionist at an education consulting firm. She has developed innovative teaching strategies and materials to meet the unique needs of each student. In addition, Dr. Shedrick has a strong background in research and statistical analysis. She has served as a research assistant and statistician at Chandler-Gilbert Community College and Analytix Research Group, LLC. Her research has focused on the effectiveness of technology in education and differentiated learning methods. Dr. Shedrick is excited to continue her work in the field of education and contribute to the development of effective and inclusive teaching practices. She is dedicated to helping K-20 students reach their full potential and become lifelong learners.

Pat Barton is the Early Coordinator and philosophy, science, and mathematics instructor for the AZ Montessori Teacher Educator Program She has trained Montessorians for more than 15 years. She has been a Montessori early childhood guide for 20 years. She currently works as the instructional coach at a public Montessori school in Tempe, AZ.. She has an American Montessori Society AMS Early Childhood credential.. She has a BSJ with a certificate in integrated arts from Northwestern University, an MA in Education from Ottawa University, and an MA in Informational Resources and Library Science from the University of Arizona. She recently completed Ph.D. with a dissertation in Montessori hybrid teacher education at the University of Buffalo.