Dr. Brie Nelson has an EdD in Instructional Distance Technology Education and Curriculum Development. Dr. Nelson, a lifelong learner, spent the first two years of her education career teaching Middle School science in an urban school district in Missouri. She has had a fulfilling career teaching K-12, higher education, and consulting. She has written, designed, and developed numerous courses, programs, and community and organizational offerings.

Dr. Diana L. Brandon, Ph.D. in Educational Psychology and Educational Technology, holds an MA in Curriculum and Instruction and a BA in English. She is the current Chief Information & Technology Officer for eLearningDOC. She was a Teaching Faculty member at Florida State University and an instructional designer in higher education. With experience in K-12 classrooms, higher education, and museum education, her research focuses on technology integration and professional development for educators. Dr. Brandon’s work explores the impact of emerging technologies and social media on learning and performance. She has authored over 25 peer-reviewed papers and presentations. Her research focuses on technology integration and professional development for educators with experience in K-12 classrooms, higher education, and museum education.

Dr. Toni DiMella, with an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, brings nearly 20 years of teaching and leadership experience. She has taught Mathematics in higher education and K-12, actively contributing to innovative educational initiatives. Notably, she played a role in establishing North Carolina’s early college high schools and the first virtual public-school platforms. Previously, as Director of Transformative and Inclusive Pedagogy at the University of South Carolina – Upstate, Dr. DiMella led institution-wide discussions and implementations of transformative learning and inclusive pedagogy principles.