Joseph A. Pearson, M.S.Ed. is a value-driven educator and Partnership Development Specialist at Moreland University. He is an educational innovator who empowers educators across borders through collaboration with global schools and districts to enhance teacher recruitment, retention, certification, and professional development. His commitment to equitable education aligns with his doctoral research at the University of California, Los Angeles emphasizing innovative online teacher development. Joey most recently led professional development on student-centered learning and educational technology at conferences and schools in Philadelphia, Orlando, and New York City; as well as internationally in Suriname, Guyana, Belize, Guatemala, Mexico, Uganda, and Kenya. Joey’s commitment to research-based practice and passion for fostering community have helped him reach educators around the world.