Mike Searson Email & Phone Number

Dr. Michael Searson is an accomplished educator and administrator with nearly 50 years of experience in the field of education. He has served in various roles, including classroom teacher, higher education faculty, and academic leadership positions, often in global settings. His passion lies in fostering innovative learning environments, in domestic and international spaces, and shaping the future of educationSearson is an editor and author of the recently published Exploring New Horizons: Generative Artificial Intelligence & Teacher Education (AACE, 2024). At Kean University, he served as a faculty member, a dean, and in other leadership positions for 37 years. He has led significant technology and online learning initiatives at Kean and beyond, including projects with Apple, Google, Facebook, & Microsoft. Searson has also worked internationally (across nearly 20 countries), assisting with the founding of Wenzhou Kean University in China, leading study abroad trips, working on school projects in China, and delivering presentations worldwide focused on tech integration and pedagogy. As an author or co-author, he has secured about $12 million in grants to support innovative ed-tech programs, often supporting diverse communities. Additionally, he has published extensively in articles and books, often highlighting learning technologies. He has served in leadership positions for multiple state, national, and international education organizations. After retiring from Kean, Searson worked in leadership roles focused on ed-tech projects, including STEAM and AI in China and with AACE. He is a past president of SITE. (Note: profile banner created by hotpot.ai)

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  Rutgers University

  Cognitive Psychology