Colin Ackerman

Colin Ackerman, Ph.D., currently serves as Lead Researcher at LXD Research and as an Adjunct Instructor at the University of California, Berkeley, where instruction focuses on SEL Foundations for active teachers. As the Founder and K12 Research Consultant at Open Jar Consulting, LLC, Colin partners with educational organizations to provide evidence-based research and analysis. Previous experience includes a role as Research Associate at the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning, and freelance writing for BookRags, Inc. Colin’s academic background includes a Ph.D. in Media Studies from the University of Colorado Boulder, along with a Master's in Curriculum and Instruction from Lipscomb University and a Bachelor's in Mass Communication from Miami University.