Dr. Jorge Valenzuela is a leading performance and education coach, author, and university instructor at Old Dominion University, as well as a speaker for Lifelong Learning Defined. He is dedicated to empowering educators through training in instructional innovation, action research, project-based learning (PBL), STEM pathways, entrepreneurship, and essential life skills. Partnering with Corwin, Dr. Valenzuela helps schools enhance core instruction with student-centered and impactful strategies. A published researcher, he also hosts the Lifelong Learning Defined podcast, offering practical insights and support to educators worldwide