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I am Dr. Alan J. Taylor, Ed.D., I received my doctorate degree in Educational Leadership with a specialization in technology. Over the past 25 + years, I served a variety of roles.
I started my career in the field of psychology. I received my BA in Psychology from Stockton College (now known as Stockton University). I then received my Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology from Lesley College (now known as Lesley University). My career in the field was spent as a manager of an emergency shelter for adolescents, a therapist, and a case worker for adolescents and developmentally disabled adults.
As I worked with the developmentally disabled, I began to see the influence of technology assisting with communications. I was getting certified as a school psychologist in California, when I began to get more interested in technology. I was also feeling that I didn't want to spend my days testing students. At that time, I decided to leave the field and start a new career in technology. I took a position in technical support for a software company (Research Information Systems) that specialized in software for researchers (Reference Manager). Since I had done a good deal of research in undergraduate and graduate studies, I really appreciated how this software could assist in maintaining a database of references. I quickly moved from their technical department to becoming their director of international sales. This opportunity allowed me to travel the world working with software dealers and conducting training for these vendors. Upon my return from a trip to Japan, I received word that the company had been sold to a company (ISS, a part of Thomas Publishing) in Philadelphia. I was transferred to Philadelphia to be a part of the transition team between the two companies.
After working for a small startup company to moving to a large company I began to get restless. At this time, my 3 year old son got me interested in working with children again. I thought, "how can I combine my interest in technology and working with children?" I went back and got my teacher certification in New Jersey. I started as a computer teacher, then moved to being a technology coordinator, and then returned to the classroom as a social studies teacher. I also served as an educational consultant, trainer, and adjunct professor. In this time, I have presented at over 25 conferences around the country regarding education and educational technology.
I started my career in the field of psychology. I received my BA in Psychology from Stockton College (now known as Stockton University). I then received my Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology from Lesley College (now known as Lesley University). My career in the field was spent as a manager of an emergency shelter for adolescents, a therapist, and a case worker for adolescents and developmentally disabled adults.
As I worked with the developmentally disabled, I began to see the influence of technology assisting with communications. I was getting certified as a school psychologist in California, when I began to get more interested in technology. I was also feeling that I didn't want to spend my days testing students. At that time, I decided to leave the field and start a new career in technology. I took a position in technical support for a software company (Research Information Systems) that specialized in software for researchers (Reference Manager). Since I had done a good deal of research in undergraduate and graduate studies, I really appreciated how this software could assist in maintaining a database of references. I quickly moved from their technical department to becoming their director of international sales. This opportunity allowed me to travel the world working with software dealers and conducting training for these vendors. Upon my return from a trip to Japan, I received word that the company had been sold to a company (ISS, a part of Thomas Publishing) in Philadelphia. I was transferred to Philadelphia to be a part of the transition team between the two companies.
After working for a small startup company to moving to a large company I began to get restless. At this time, my 3 year old son got me interested in working with children again. I thought, "how can I combine my interest in technology and working with children?" I went back and got my teacher certification in New Jersey. I started as a computer teacher, then moved to being a technology coordinator, and then returned to the classroom as a social studies teacher. I also served as an educational consultant, trainer, and adjunct professor. In this time, I have presented at over 25 conferences around the country regarding education and educational technology.
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If I had an opportunity to interview House Speaker Mike Johnson, this is how it might have gone.
Why are we so far behind other countries when it comes to providing healthcare. Perhaps its time we make healthcare a real issue and not keep kicking the can down the road.
Beyond the politics, a look at how cruel Trump and those that surround are without remorse.
This podcast discusses Trump's continued destruction of the country along with his tribe of liars.
This podcast gives anyone that has an EV car or planning to get one;, what it's like traveling long distance.
A look at how our educational system has contributed to why we are the way we are today. Why heresay has replaced facts.
After several months in office, I wonder how the MAGA crowd doing so far.
This podcast focuses on Trump's continued regime of imprisonment and incarceration of those that displease him using various law enforcement agencies to carry out his agenda.
In this podcast, I ask the question, Did the Civil War really end? Looking at the deep division in our country today and the push to end democracy, I wonder about this question.
This podcast takes a look at Ron DeSantis and his appeal to the lowest common denominator among his followers
In the podcast, the focus is why I would never by a Tesla, the Georgia Runoff election, and the Trump supports still hating.
In this podcast, the dream of a great awakening to our being in this world together will someday happen.
With all that we've been through these past few years with the likes of Trump and other corrupt, sleazy politicians, I wonder if justice will ever prevail.
In this podcast I look at who Ron DeSantis is as a governor, as well as a person. Is this the direction Floridians want to go in the next election? Other states take note, too.
In the annual Groveling Governor Awards, a look at which governors tend to stoop to the lowest to gain attention of the MAGA crowd.
Join us in the first edition of the Collusion Bowl, where we ask our contestants a series of questions. We've assembled some of the greatest minds of our time...well at least they think so.
Is there any difference between Trump, his followers, and the White Walkers and Wights? They may be more similar than you think.
This podcast looks at these so called "Trump Republicans" and came up with a series of questions to ask these candidates.
In this podcast, a look at God and the current situation in the world.
What is happening to democracy in America today? Or we witnessing its slow death?
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