POWER
COMMITMENT
CREATIVITY
EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANTS
Mission & Vision
Our vision is to transform K–12 and higher education learning environments into innovative, inclusive, and high-impact spaces where teaching excellence drives student success. We envision institutions where educators use data-informed, culturally responsive, and research-based practices to foster deep engagement, critical thinking, and measurable achievement for every learner.
Our mission is to prepare and empower educators with practical, research-based strategies that
elevate teaching and learning. Through dynamic professional development, offered in a variety
of modalities, we support K–12 teachers and higher education faculty in implementing active
and cooperative learning, culturally responsive pedagogy, brain-friendly instruction, and AI-
informed assessment practices. We partner with schools, districts, and universities to
strengthen instructional effectiveness, increase student engagement, and improve academic
outcomes in meaningful and sustainable ways.
Dr. Laurell Malone, CEO
Dr. Laurell Malone is a dynamic educational leader, faculty developer, and CEO of PC2 Educational Consultants, LLC, dedicated to transforming teaching and learning across K–12 and higher education. As Coordinator of the Office of Faculty Professional Development at North Carolina Central University and an Associate Professor, she leads innovative initiatives that elevate instructional excellence and improve student learning outcomes. With a passion for
active learning and using data to inform best instructional practices, Dr. Malone works with schools, school districts, and colleges to design and deliver highly interactive, practical professional development experiences that prepare educators to use research-based strategies
to increase student engagement and achievement.
A sought-after speaker and trainer, Dr. Malone has presented at regional, national, and international conferences, helping educators implement cooperative learning, culturally responsive pedagogy, social-emotional learning, and brain-friendly instruction in ways students
learn best. Her expertise also includes environmental education where the outdoors becomes a classroom and designing AI-inclusive and AI-resistant assignments and assessments that meet the demands of today’s evolving educational landscape. She holds the Advanced Certificate in Effective Teaching Strategies from the Association of College and University Educators and is a certified Quality Matters Master Reviewer and Peer Reviewer for effective online teaching and learning. Dr. Malone earned her Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Earlham College, a Master of Education from the University of Virginia, and both her Education Specialist and Doctor of Education degrees in Educational Administration from Virginia Tech.
Shauntae Brown White
Shauntae Brown White, Ph.D. is a professor in the Department of Mass Communication at North Carolina Central University where she also serves as the coordinator of the Women’s & Gender Studies program. Dr. White earned her doctorate from the University of Kansas in Communication Studies, a certificate in Effective Teaching Practices and credentials in Effective Online Teaching Practices in Higher Education by the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE). She is a recipient of the 2020 University of North Carolina Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching and serves as a Faculty Fellow in the Office of Faculty Development at North Carolina Central University. Dr. White exhibits creativity in the classroom to engage students and make course topics relevant to everyday life. She has presented workshops on the Motivational Syllabus, the Layered Curriculum, Facilitating Engaging Lectures and Discussions and Aligning Grading Practices to Learning Outcomes.
