New for Spring 2026: Schema Theory Workshop — limited seats available.
New for Spring 2026: Schema Theory Workshop — limited seats available.
Education keynote speaker translating neuroscience research into practical teaching strategies since 1988
Author of 3 Books
Harvard M.Ed.
13+ Years Training Educators
From classroom teacher to cognitive science educator
1988
My teaching life started in 1988 in a high-school English classroom. I’ve been working in schools ever since.
1988-2012
Over the years, I taught Language Arts and Latin at Chapel Hill’s Emerson Waldorf School, where I also served as Dean of Faculty. I’ve taught at Catmount Academy and the Phillips Exeter Summer School.
Loomis Chaffee
Concord Academy
Phillips Exeter Summer Schoo
2012
After earning an M.Ed. in Harvard’s Mind Brain Education program, I started Translate the Brain. Since then, I’ve travelled the country and the globe to help make learning easier and teaching more effective.
2017-Present
As an instructional leadership keynote speaker and evidence based teaching expert, I deliver engaging presentations at national conferences including Learning and the Brain, researched.
Since 2017, I have edited the Learning and the Brain Blog.
Evidence-based books translating cognitive science research for classroom teachers
Academic background in education and cognitive science
2012
Mind Brain Education
Harvard University Graduate School of Education
This program, founded by Kurt Fischer, is the oldest MBE program in the country.
1988
Medieval History and Literature
Princeton College
1987
English Language and Literature
Brown University
2017 – Present
Learning and the Brain Blog
Curating and editing content on cognitive science and educational neuroscience.
I’m an education consultant and provide cognitive science services for schools nationwide
As an instructional leadership keynote speaker and evidence based teaching expert, I deliver engaging presentations at national conferences including Learning and the Brain and researched.
National and international conference keynotes
School district professional development events
Educational organization conferences
As a school faculty workshop speaker, I provide hands-on training sessions that translate neuroscience research into practical classroom applications.
Half-day and full-day workshop programs
Multi-session professional development series
Customized training for specific needs
Specializing in translating cognitive science research into practical classroom applications
Brain development workshops for schools and neuroscience professional development for educators across all subject areas.
Motivation theory, student engagement strategies, and evidence-based approaches to creating positive learning environments.
Cognitive science for school leaders, instructional leadership training workshop programs, and brain-based leadership training.
Teaching educators to critically evaluate brain-based teaching claims and identify neuromyths in education.
Keynotes and presentations at Learning and the Brain, researchED, and other national and international conferences.
Join educators across the country who are implementing neuroscience in education training and cognitive science for school leaders
