Jorge Valenzuela, PhD, is a respected education and performance coach, author, and speaker at Lifelong Learning Defined. He empowers educators through expert training in instructional innovation, core instruction, project-based learning (PBL), STEM, entrepreneurship, and the effective use of AI. A recent PhD graduate from Old Dominion University, his research focused on integrating computational thinking in K–12 classrooms. As a Corwin partner, he supports schools in implementing high-impact teaching strategies. Dr. Valenzuela is also a published researcher and host of the Lifelong Learning Defined podcast, where he shares actionable insights to help educators teach effectively and lead with purpose.