Skilled and Dynamic educator inspiring change at the largest applied federal higher education institution in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Award-winning educator in action research. A skillful educator focusing on shaping pre-service teachers’ pedagogical practices with the aim to modestly support the aspiration of the UAE to become a knowledge-based economy. I am a scholar-practitioner who writes, speaks, and mentors on mind, brain, & teaching-related constructs. Strong interests include building upon cognitive research to inform current policy and practice. Interested in enriching my experience not only as a scholar-practitioner but also as a consultant, forming an essential part of my extensive work mentoring and guiding Ed organizations all over the globe. A member of the International Honor Society in Education (KDP), International Mind, Brain, and Education Society (IMBES), and Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD).