JULY 2007

Launch of Innovative Education Services with Vision: Transformation Education LLC, Dr. Kathleen P. King at Helm.

Dr. Kathleen P. King, president, expands her consulting service established in 1987 to include a team of educational experts. With a vibrant track record of creating innovative education programs, and projects, Transformation Education LLC is formed as a new education consulting service. The firm specializes in developing and delivering innovative education plans and programs, distance and virtual learning, and publications for organizations. Projects already underway include developing a cutting edge podcast series for a large corporation, forming a partnership with a software producer, and adding select authors and titles to our major publishing book series .

Teaneck , NJ- July 15, 2007—Building upon many years of successful innovative professional, consulting and academic experiences of Dr. Kathleen P. King and her team, Transformation Education LLC’s launch is focusing on providing innovative educational solutions. Marked by its leader’s notable strides in the distance learning field since the early 1990’s, the firm is able to develop, produce and deliver state of the art technology solutions with sound, yet creative, educational foundations. This consulting team is already in action providing innovative expert educational services with vision to address current and emergent needs and the potential of organizations, schools, institutions, and non-profits.

With roots in consulting and organizational program experiences spanning a collective 40 years, Transformation Education LLC is able to optimize the team’s efforts and service offerings. This launch expands Dr. King’s prior consulting company established in 1987 to include a team of educational experts. The company’s web site has vital educational value for visitors, who will want to frequently return to keep up to date on new materials, resources and advancements.

While providing essential descriptions of company services, and latest developments, the firm’s web site resources include topics such as training, distance learning podcasting, instructional technology and transformative learning. A unique new-media area is the “house-branded” TE Resources which previews the firm’s varied expertise through free articles, audio and visual presentations for visitors to download. Visitors will also find information about books, articles, professional associations and journal recommendations written or highly recommended by team members at the site.

Kathleen P. King, Ed.D. is president and founder of Transformation Education, LLC. She is also professor of education at Fordham University and former director of a university R&D center. Dr. King designed many multi-partner projects, innovative programs, distance learning, staff development and technology integration plans across grades and content levels including corporate organizations and educational settings.

She is recognized for her ability to combine lifelong learning perspectives with technology, online learning, staff development, transformative learning and new media production for mainstream and educational innovations. Since 2005, Dr. King has launched numerous podcast series which have served over 3.2 million listeners. She has secured over $17 million in external funding for organizations and has authored 10 books in podcasting, distance learning, transformative learning and program planning. She is a popular international keynote speaker and has received numerous awards for her writing, leadership and research from UCEA, POD, NYACCE and ACHE.

Mark Gura, education and curriculum specialist, is a former director of the Office of Instructional Technology of the NYC Board of Education. While contributing to the leadership and creativity of Transformation Education, LLC, Mark is co-creator and co-host, with Dr. Kathy King, of the highly successful series Podcast for Teachers.

Mark Gura is an accomplished author having published numerous articles, and coauthored several books on instructional technology, literacy and project based learning. He has won many awards and fellowships and frequently speaks about instructional technology nationally and internationally.

Other members of the team include experts, Barbara Heuer, Ed. D., education and information technology specialist, and John Adamo, MCSE, technical services specialist.

The synergistic team of Transformation Education LLC has unique expertise and backgrounds focused on developing the best solutions to match clients’ needs. Our flexibility in working in most settings is seen in our extensive experience serving in professional development, corporate, K-12, distance learning, workplace, health care, and higher education settings. Our team and expanded network of resources provide a broad base for sustaining short-term and long-term solutions. For additional information about the background and launch of Transformation Education LLC, contact Dr. Kathleen P. King or visit www.transformationed.com

About Transformation Education LLC:

Transformation Education LLC is a closely held LLC which provides innovative education consulting services to organizations and individuals in varied settings and content areas. Building upon the expertise of its founder, Dr. Kathleen P. King, the firm’s experience spans four decades and a robust track record of creating pioneering education programs, projects and proposals, providing top notch keynote speakers, conducting virtual seminars and developing distance education solutions while providing custom professional service. More information about Transformation Education LLC can be found at www.transformationed.com

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