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

July 15, 2007 - PRLog -- Building upon many years of visionary and award-winning professional, consulting and academic experiences of Dr. Kathleen P. King and her team, Transformation Education LLC’s (http://www.transformationed.com) 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. 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. 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 and advancements.

While providing essential descriptions of company services, and latest developments, Transformation Education'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 (http://www.transformationed.com/resources.html) which previews the company'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 , co-producer of Podcast for Teachers (sm), and  former director of a university R&D center. Dr. King has 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 innovation.

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 on education related topics including 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. Their flexibility in working in most settings is seen in the extensive experience serving in professional development, corporate, K-12, distance learning, workplace, health care, and higher education settings. The Transformation Education LLC 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, president.

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About Transformationed.com:
Transformation Education LLC 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 designing forward reaching education programs, projects and proposals, providing keynote speakers, virtual seminars, distance education solutions and custom professional service.

Website: www.transformationed.com