Patrice M. Bain, Ed.S., is a veteran K–12 educator, speaker and author. As a finalist for Illinois Teacher of the Year and a Fulbright Scholar in Europe, she has been featured in international podcasts, webinars and popular press, including NOVA and Scientific American. Patrice completed more than 25 years teaching middle school, spending 15 of those years working closely with cognitive scientists turning research into authentic learning strategies. In addition to Powerful Teaching, she also co-authored an essential practice guide for educators: Organizing Instruction and Study to Improve Student Learning (2007), in collaboration with the Institute of Education Sciences (IES). Bain’s latest book A Parent’s Guide to Powerful Teaching (John Catt Educational, 2020) reinforces the “Teaching Triangle” of student, parent, and teacher.