Brad Van Patten, Ed.D. is a driving force in the world of K12 arts education. With over 40 years of hands-on teaching and administrative experience in public school experience, Brad has dedicated his life to helping educators optimize their instructional practices. He combines his extensive educational study and research with real-life experience to provide unparalleled insights into the needs of today’s classrooms. In his workshops, Brad shares the research-based principles and strategies of Time to Teach classroom and behavior management, all from the perspective of someone who has lived it and knows what works. With Brad on your team, you can be confident that you are getting the very best in arts educational expertise and guidance.

Dr. Johnny Alvarado is an alumnus of California State University, Fresno, where he has earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration (Accountancy), a Masters of Arts Degree in Education, and a Doctorate Degree in Education. Johnny has taught in three different school districts with experiences that span from elementary through secondary settings. Additionally, he has served as an assistant principal and principal in elementary, middle, and high school education settings, and currently serves as Assistant Superintendent in Parlier Unified School District.