Dr. Richardson has 30+ years experience in education, including over 15 years experience writing curriculum in regular and gifted education, advising curriculum development for Pre-K through Grade 12, as well as consulting on all aspects of the academic program for independent schools in the United States and Canada using the methodology of Integral Formation ®. Dr. Richardson was formerly Dean of Academics and Principal of Pinecrest Academy in Atlanta, GA as well as Head of School at Royal Palm Academy in Naples, FL and Canyon Heights Academy in Campbell, CA. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Education and Gifted Education from the State University of New York at Albany. She obtained her M.Ed. in Middle Grades Education, Media Science, and Education Supervision from Georgia State University. She obtained her doctoral degree (Ed.D.) at the University of Phoenix in Educational Leadership. Her dissertation focused on gender-separate learning environments and gender-specific instruction, particularly for middle school boys.