Michael Hale, Ph.D.

Mike Hale, PhD has spent 35 years in the field of education, the last 20 at VitalSource as a leader dedicated to enhancing learning outcomes and facilitating the development and delivery of accessible learning solutions. As the Chief Learning Officer at VitalSource, Mike is now primarily focused on steering global learning initiatives. Prior to his work with VitalSource, he devoted 15 years to the improvement of K-12 education, having served in various capacities including as a college professor, high school educator, and director of a highly regarded charter school. He is also the author of The Teacher′s Guide to Leading Student-Centered Discussions: Talking About Texts in the Classroom. Mike has a BA in Philosophy from Auburn University and a MA and PhD in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.