Robert Sheffield is a seasoned education professional with extensive experience in leadership and development roles. Currently serving as a Business Development Consultant at Learning Associates since June 2024, Sheffield has held various significant positions, including President at CORE Learning and Director of Quality Schools & Districts at WestEd. Additionally, Sheffield has contributed as a Board Member for Ten Strands and Teaching Lab. From August 2015 to June 2023, Sheffield served as an Adjunct Professor in the History Department at California State University-Long Beach. Sheffield's previous experience includes serving as an Executive Director with The College Board and as an K-12 Instructional Specialist with Volusia County Schools. Educational qualifications consist of a Bachelor of Science in Educational Studies and US History from Vanderbilt University, a Master of Science in Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology from Nova Southeastern University, and ongoing doctoral studies in Organizational Leadership at Nova Southeastern University.