Board Member's Profile

Dr. Patricia Allison's Philosophy

Consultant for Educational Programs

Developing Leaders for Successful Schools

Dr. Patricia Allison has worked as a Teacher, Administrator, and Director in the state of Arizona since 1986, following years of teaching experience in the state of Kansas. She earned her B.A in Elementary Education from Wichita State University, a Masters Degree in Administration and Supervision from Arizona State University, and a Doctorate of Education: Educational Leadership from the University of Phoenix Online.

As a graduate of the National Staff Development Council Academy, Dr. Allison has extensive experience in the use of research and instructional practice applicable for training new teachers and administrators as educators serving students from varied backgrounds and ability levels. Most recently, Dr. Allison served as a specialist for the Exceptional Student Services Department of the Arizona Department of education in the areas of recruitment and retention of new teachers, coaching professional development leadership teams in schools across the state, and serving in a collaborative learning environment for school improvement initiatives. Dr. Allison serves as an adjunct professor for Grand Canyon University and the University of Phoenix by teaching online Masters courses and supervising student teachers. In addition to her present position with Grand Canyon University and the University of Phoenix, Dr. Allison works as an educational consultant in the state of Arizona. Dr. Allison additionally serves as an educational consultant for the development of an inner city Charter School in Phoenix.
Dr Allison's Philosophy of Education

Ms. Marcia Andrews

Palm Beach County School Board Member, District 6- (Palm Beach, FL)

Mrs. Andrews attained her Bachelor of Arts degree from Florida Atlantic University. She holds a Master of Science degree in Administration and Supervision from Nova University. Mrs. Andrews has been in the education realm for over 30 years. She has held many positions as a teacher and a principal. She has also worked in the central office for Florida School Districts.

Ms. Andrews served as the Administrative Director of Recruitment and Program Planning/ Chief Officer of Recruitment. She was responsible for the overall supervision for developing, implementing, and directing Palm Beach School District's recruitment programs that attracted a high quality diverse teaching workforce. Currently, she serves as a member of the Palm Beach County School Board, District 6 in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Dr. Ainsley Carry

Vice President for Student Affairs

Dr. Carry is the Vice President for Student Affairs at Auburn University. Dr. Carry is responsible for the formulation, development, management and delivery of services and programs to enhance the academic, physical and social welfare for the entire university student population. In addition, he is charged with fostering student learning in all dimensions of student life and maintaining a strong commitment to a student-centered
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Dr. Carry earned his masters degree in Counseling and doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Florida. He has served as a college administrator since 1992 working at Southern Methodist University, the University of Arkansas, the University of Florida and Temple University .Dr. Carry is a strong advocate for student leadership and personal development. He believes the central mission of higher education is to develop competent leaders. "Our greatest gift to the future" he said, "is sound leadership." He has amassed an impressive body of work as a leadership educator and consultant. He is frequently invited to keynote student leadership conferences and consult with colleges and universities on leadership program development. He has served as a lead facilitator for the NCAA Student Athlete Leadership Conference and the LeaderShape Institute. Dr. Carry is a father and husband and aspires to become a college president.
Dr. Carry's Philosophy of Education

Dr. Gifty Chung

Director, Forest Trail Academy

Dr. Chung is originally from Ghana, West Africa. She comes from a family background of educators. Her family truly believes in the proverb, it takes a village to raise a child. Dr. Chung's family has had a tremendous educational impact in her village back home. Struggling in the American education system herself, she vowed to continue her passion of educating all students no matter their environmental situations.

She believes that appropriate education is one thing in which everyone should have equal access.
Alternative education such as online schools has become the solution for numerous people in various situations. Being the director and a board member of Forest Trail Academy has been a dream come true. Dr. Chung received her BA in Sociology and a minor in general education from the University of Florida (Go Gators). She received a Masters in Secondary Education with licensure in Spanish, and Principalship certification from the University of Akron. She later earned her doctorate degree in Education/Educational Leadership from the University of Phoenix.
Dr. Chung's Philosophy of Education

Dr. Constance W. Nihart

Professor

Dr. Nihart is a native of Asheville, North Carolina. She comes from a long lineage of educators. Most of her family and extended family has served in the educational field, whether it was as a teacher, principal, or a Superintendent of a school system. Education has been a major influence in her life.

Dr. Nihart is currently licensed to teach in North Carolina. She has a BA in Elementary Education from Mars Hill College, a Masters in Elementary Education from Western Carolina University, and a Doctorate in Education/ Educational Leadership from the University of Phoenix. Her doctoral program granted her the opportunity to obtain a degree in an online environment such as you are doing! "Using the online learning environment offered sound educational benefits such as enhancing student-to-student and faculty-to-student communication, enabling student-centered teaching approaches, and providing 24/7 accessibility to course materials. Learning online was a valuable experience I will never forget and will always cherish."

At the beginning of her teaching career, she taught fourth and fifth grade for five years and was a Reading Specialist in K-1 for one year. She then taught Early Childhood Education courses at the high school level for two years. Currently, Dr. Nihart has been teaching in higher education at Montreat College for three years and is actively involved in training and supervising future Elementary Education teachers. Dr. Nihart has also developed curriculum for the Elementary Education Masters program at Montreat College.

As a teacher, Dr. Nihart believes that making a difference in the lives of those students she has had the privilege to encounter is extremely important, however her main role as a teacher is to guide and nurture students to establish the skills needed to achieve health, respect, prosperity, and fulfillment. She feels teachers should empower students to believe in their own value, stimulate their interest to question, and provide the tools to discover answers. Dr. Nihart's goal as an active participant of this school would be the same.
Dr. Nihart Philosophy of Education

Dr. Vanessa Lee

Executive Director, JC Christian Counseling

Dr. Vanessa Lee is the executive director of JC Christian Counseling, a privately owned counseling company located in Lancaster Pennsylvania who provides online counseling and in-office counseling services. Dr. Lee holds a Doctorate of Philosophy in Christian Counseling from Newburgh Theological Seminary. She attained both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Social Work from the University of Akron.

Dr. Vanessa Lee has a plethora of experience in various components of counseling with individuals, adolescents, couples, and families from various types of cultures, racial ethnicity, and socioeconomic backgrounds for over 10 years. She has worked in a variety of settings from homes, schools, nursing homes and hospitals, assisting individuals from all walks of life and circumstances.She is also a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors, and the Pennsylvania Counseling Association.

Randall M. Shochet, Esq.

J.D., DMD

Mr. Shochet attained his Bachelor of Arts degree from Temple University. He later earned a D.M.S (Dentistry) degree from the University of Florida. He also holds a J.D degree from the University of Miami, Florida.

Mr Shochet was the CIVIL LITIGATION , DEPARTMENT CHAIR for KAPLAN UNIVERSITY (ONLINE) Boca Raton from 2003-2006.

He is currently an online adjunct faculty member for CONCORD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF L AW , DEVRY UNIVERSITY, and POST UNIVERSITY.

Mr. Shochet is Licensed to Practice Law in Florida (Member of the Florida Bar ) Florida Bar No. 959421 and currently practices law in the state of Florida.

Dr. Vernon W. Wooldridge

Director of Educational Technology

Dr. Wooldridge was born in Richmond, Virginia. He moved to Phoenix in 1979. Dr. Wooldridge is presently functioning in the capacity of a Total Quality Learning (TQL) Consultant. He is CEO and founder of New Millennium Strategies. He also served as Director of Educational Technology, charged with managing systems to meet educational demands through technical innovations. Previously he was a change agent for the Department of Defense, gaining experience as Production Superintendent, Quality Auditor, Consultant, and TQM Instructor.

He also serves on the Arizona Governor's Board of Examiners for the State Quality Award from 1993 to 1997. As an advisor to the Antioch Church of God in Christ Board of Trustees he volunteered his services in facilitating the organization's first strategic plan. Dr. Wooldridge holds a Masters of Education, Counseling and Human Resource Management, from Northern Arizona University. He also earned his Graduate Total Quality Service Certification from the University of Phoenix where he is also an associate professor in undergraduate business. Hobbies: playing chess, coaching youth sports, watching actions movies, and last but definitely not least, he is simply fanatical when it comes to listening to Jazz Music.

Ms. LaLisa Anthony

Building Lives Through Sport Network Manageing Consultant

NFL HSPD National 7 on 7 Regional Director

LaLisa Anthony is a native of Canton, Ohio and in her sixth year as a Regional Director with the NFL's High School/Junior Player Development Program managing program sites in seven NFL markets – Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Bengals, Detroit Lions, Indianapolis Colts, Kansas City Chiefs, St. Louis Rams, and Tennessee Titans.

Her passion is to empower people, especially young people, to maintain control of their lives and to determine their destinies. One of her favorite teaching points is, "If you breathe this life, you should choose to live it."

LaLisa's current career began at the completion of her Bachelor's Degree from Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio. There she majored in Communication Sciences and minored in psychology and chemistry. She has worked in the non-profit sector with United Way as a Campaign Associate and the YMCA as a youth Program Director designing and implementing programs for middle school-age youth. She also served as the first and only woman president of the Canton Midget Football League, Inc. for five years. In May 2007, LaLisa graduated with her Master's of Science in Social Administration with a concentration in Management/Community Development from the Mandel School of Applied Social Science, also at Case.In 2007, LaLisa completed seven years of service to the National Football Foundation's positive youth development through sport program, Play It Smart. She is the only individual associated with program that has been in the role of parent, Academic Coach/Counselor, and Regional Coordinator supervising and developing Academic Coaches/Counselors in the Midwest, United States. During her four years as an Academic Coach/Counselor, she graduated 100 student-athletes with 88 continuing on to college and 65 of those played football. The list of student athletes under her tutelage includes: Donte Whitner (Buffalo Bills), Ted Ginn, Jr. (Miami Dolphins, traded to San Francisco 49ers) and Antonio Pittman (formerly, New Orleans Saints, traded to St. Louis Rams). She also mentored Troy Smith (Baltimore Ravens, traded to San Francisco 49ers) and Chris "Beanie" Wells (Arizona Cardinals).

LaLisa is also the Managing Consultant for the Building Lives Through Sport Network which offers initiatives and resources to developing nations to implement organized, competitive youth tackle and flag football programs. Current member nations in the Network are the Bahamas, Trinidad and Tobago, and Turks and Caicos. Building Lives Through Sport Network also consults with domestic based organizations in providing consultation toward enhancing and supporting their initiatives and program extensions to service K-12 grade student-athletes.