John’s action-packed workshops offer participants ready-to-use strategies and the brain rules that make them work. He has authored several articles, reports, book chapters, and two books including Captivate, Activate, and Invigorate the Student Brain in Science and Math, Grades 6–12 (Corwin Press, 2013) and a children’s book (Author House, 2010) to help educators inform students about their amazing brains. John holds a Doctoral Degree in Science Education from the University of Virginia, a Master’s Degree in Teaching with an emphasis in Gifted and Special Education, and a Bachelor’s Degree, with Honors, in Physics and Mathematics.