Kathleen Taylor, Ph.D.

A professor in the Doctorate in Educational Leadership Program at Saint Mary's, Kathleen Taylor is an internationally recognized writer and researcher on adult learning. Taylor's award winning book, "Developing Adult Learners," describes best practices in teaching adults. Taylor consults widely on topics related to positive adult development and the neurophysiology of adult learning. She was interviewed for the 2009 New York Times article "How to Train the Aging Brain" which examined learning and the adult brain, particularly focusing on approaches that help adults respond more effectively in their families, workplaces and society at large. She can be reached at ktaylor@stmarys-ca.edu or 925-631-4510.