Our Team

Jon R. Kershner, Ph.D., PMP, is an educational technology specialist, professor of religion and published author (Oxford University Press, Cambridge University Press, Routledge, Palgrave Macmillan, Brill and De Gruyter), and founder of Kershner Educational Development Group. He partners with universities, public agencies, and non-profit organizations to create engaging, accessible online learning experiences. Drawing on his background as a professor of religion and author, he brings deep critical inquiry and authentic classroom experience to every project. With over fifteen years in higher education and curriculum design, Jon helps teams implement reliable Moodle learning platforms, build custom digital courses, and align complex subject matter with practical adult learning principles. His work has supported large-scale research initiatives, established training standards for global audiences, and improved learner confidence through clear, human-centered instructional design. He can also be found at www.JonRKershner.com.

Russell is an educator, mixed-method researcher and developer who has over 15 years of experience assisting departments in higher education, non-profit organizations and K-12 educators with technology-based pedagogy training and resource development. His doctoral research examined computer assisted language learning (CALL) for less-commonly taught languages, as well as sociological and policy-based factors that relate to healthy programs and successful student experiences. He has over two decades of professional experience with web design and multimedia production.

Anatoliy Klots is a multilingual instructional designer, eLearning developer, and learning project manager with over a decade of experience in adult learning and higher education. He has led projects across academic, corporate, and research environments, reaching thousands of learners through self-paced courses, live virtual training, and on-demand resources. He develops content with Articulate 360, Adobe Creative Cloud, Camtasia, Descript, and Vyond, and integrates AI-assisted workflows that comply with institutional policies. He also designs and facilitates live training, and oversees LMS administration, accessibility, and learning analytics. He holds both Bachelor's and Master's degrees from the University of Washington, and he's committed to making education accessible and impactful.

Rob has 16 years experience working in web development, e-commerce, video production, computer support and networking. Working exclusively with Linux servers and a passion for open-source applications, he is experienced with most popular CMS and LMS solutions. Rob also has a firm background with security and accessibility. He can create custom solutions for most any challenging scenario. Rob builds and maintains this website through his studio, PortNW, where he works with mission-driven organisations.