Dr. Sharon Smith Braden has served as a public school educator and administrator for more than 28 years in the Nashville, Tennessee, public schools. As an educator, she desires to equip teachers with effective strategies and resources necessary to provide quality instruction for every student in every classroom every day. Sharon’s doctoral research focused on Project-Based Learning. She is an adjunct professor for the American College of Education and enjoys writing curriculum and completing research. She is a trained Quality Matters peer course reviewer and strives to provide excellence in curriculum content.