Hi, I'm Barbi! I'm a teaching and learning consultant, speaker, author, and podcaster. I work with faculty, postdocs, and graduate students. From planning your first course to launching your academic speaking career, I am here to support you wherever you are in your journey in higher education.

Before I launched my educational consulting business in 2011, I was an adjunct professor and taught undergraduate and graduate courses. I also served in every position (from intern to director!) in a teaching center at a large research university.


Now, as a speaker, consultant, and author, I have traveled throughout the U.S. working with educators and scholars from every type of college and university. For 22 years, I have advocated for the importance of professional development in higher education. Bringing people together to talk about teaching and learning is the work that I love to do! 


I realize how important it is for you to have access to effective and engaging professional development experiences that work with your busy schedule. That's why I offer a variety of unique and innovative resources to support you wherever you are in your journey in higher education.


From audio courses to mobile learning experiences, I am always looking for new ways to make professional development relevant, flexible, and practical (and fun!) for you!

Clients and participants describe me as an engaging, inspiring, and supportive facilitator. I share ideas that can be applied immediately in any course in any discipline. My work is grounded in theory, informed by research, and designed for practical application.