Dr. Alicia B. Harvey-Smith Joins TeachingHOW2s as Regional President and US Ambassador

TeachingHOW2s is proud to announce its partnership with Dr. Alicia B. Harvey-Smith as Regional President and US Ambassador. A distinguished leader with over 30 years of experience in higher education, Dr. Harvey-Smith will advocate for greater support for faculty by expanding access to scalable, on-demand professional development and evidence-based teaching (EBT) strategies across the United States.

“Community colleges are at the heart of so many students’ journeys,” said Dr. Harvey-Smith. ​“But educators face immense demands — often without support. HOW2 flips the script by empowering faculty, making their jobs easier, and providing every educator with the tools they need to improve instruction.”

In her new role, she will champion the TeachingHOW2s Platform, which ensures EBT strategies are accessible to all faculty, including adjuncts and part-time staff. ​“HOW2 is a game-changer because it’s for every faculty member, regardless of their role,” she explained. 

Dr. Harvey-Smith, the President/CEO of Sapientia One Global Solutions and founder of A.B. Harvey-Smith Educational Consulting, has held a wide range of leadership roles, including 15 combined years as a college president and executive vice chancellor. An esteemed president emeritus, Dr. Harvey-Smith is also a member of The Registry. Her extensive experience reflects a deep commitment to student success and innovation in education.

Her leadership as Regional President and US Ambassador will focus on building partnerships with institutions, bringing the benefits of HOW2 to faculty and students nationwide, and aligning professional development with institutional goals and student success outcomes.

TeachingHOW2s’ faculty development platform provides educators with on-demand access to easy-to-learn, tailored teaching techniques that support individualized professional development and enhance engagement with evidence-based practices. By offering scalable, on-demand access, the platform helps institutions overcome the barriers typically associated with delivering effective Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to entire teaching bodies.

The HOW2 Platform features a comprehensive library of practical techniques presented in formats such as infographics and click-through presentation screens, designed for quick learning and easy adaptation in classrooms, labs, or workspaces. It also includes AI-driven support and peer-to-peer tools, empowering educators to lead their own learning and collaborate with peers to share insights and refine their practices.

The platform’s AI Assistant, fully integrated with its 160 visual guides to teaching techniques, offers real-time, tailored support to help educators adapt and apply teaching techniques to specific subject areas and lesson topics. It also provides customizable suggestions for incorporating advanced areas such as differentiated instruction, inclusive teaching strategies, and developing critical thinking skills.

Subscribers gain access to a vibrant community of shared learning and professional growth. Used by educational institutions in the US, UK, and Canada, the HOW2 Platform translates teaching practices into results-driven, evidence-based outcomes.