Dr. Ellen N. Beattie is an educational leader, faculty member, and national presenter. Her areas of expertise include neuroscience-based teaching and learning, online faculty and student success, student retention, and educational leadership. Her research focuses on the relationship between applied neuroscience, andragogy, positive psychology, and mindfulness. Dr. Ellen promotes lifelong learning and guides her client’s personal and professional growth from a framework of intentional learning, positive psychology, mindfulness, and empowerment.