Meet the team of educators

Let’s get introduced!

Laura Bierema

I’m Laura Bierema, a professor of adult learning, leadership, and organization development at the University of Georgia, USA. I am a certified master executive coach and have published widely on topics of adult learning, leadership, eMentoring, and organization development.

Work as an educator is a tremendous privilege; I get to help others learn and transform so that they can make impact in their world! Creating expert facilitators of learning and change is my joy. Teaching is a creative, challenging quest and I love it!

My passions: Being near the shoreline, especially Lake Michigan. Playing with my golden retrievers who love to chase balls on the beach. Cooking vegetarian food, especially mastering my latest project of sourdough backing. Riding my bike, drinking wine, and reading great books are favorite activities.

Two of my favorite quotes:

“How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives.” –Annie Dillard

“Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble.” –Rep. John Lewis, U.S. Congress

Edward Taylor

Monica Fedeli

“I cannot be a teacher without exposing who I am.” –Paulo Freire

“Teaching is the highest form of understanding.” –Aristotle

Teaching is much more than simply knowing. To be able to teach is a real rare skill that can be developed, trained, and improved. Knowing something very well doesn’t mean being able to teach this. There is more work to do when you teach, and this is the most exciting part of this job.

Now it’s your turn to introduce yourself.

In the comments below, tell us a little about yourself. Where do you come from and what do you like to do? What are your passions? Favorite quotes? What do you love about being an educator and education in general?

We wish you all a great start!