Professional Development Team

Tammy Cyrus

Tammy Cyrus is the Director of Professional Development for MBA Research. She has presented at numerous state and national conferences. She was a previous Business Administration teacher in North Carolina. Tammy has received her Master of Arts in Business Education and National Board of Professional Teaching Standards certification. She holds a certification in School Administration and industry-recognized certifications in Adobe and Microsoft Office. Additional professional experiences have included teaching at the post-secondary level, working on curriculum development, serving in several leadership roles, and serving as an adviser for FBLA. At MBA Research, she oversees the PD Team, Teacher Advisory Network, Conclave, and Leadership Forum, and provides professional development support for teachers, districts, and state departments across the country.

Michelle Bardsley

Michelle Bardsley is a career and technical education (CTE), business, finance, IT, and marketing educator with Wake County Schools, North Carolina. For eight years, Michelle has successfully implemented MBA Research materials and strategies into classroom instruction. She is a lead teacher in North Carolina Public Schools (face-to-face and online classrooms) who implements technology, effective instructional strategies, project-based learning, and real-world experiences to motivate students toward strong academic success. Michelle holds a Bachelor of Science in business administration-finance from Old Dominion University. She serves on her school’s Instructional Leadership (ILT) and SREB teams, and is an FBLA Advisor and Microsoft Innovative Educator. She holds certifications in Word, PowerPoint, and A*S*K Marketing & Entrepreneurship. Michelle has presented at numerous NC CTE conferences, managed FBLA conferences, and directed a summer STEM camp. She has a passion to encourage educators, equip her students with 21st century career skills, and build solid relationships with local community stakeholders.

Adam Feazell

Adam Feazell spent ten years teaching Business & Marketing Education in Putnam County, WV. He started his career as a technology integration specialist in the elementary and middle grade levels, then spent the next 4 years as a business education and special education teacher. He then spent two years as a CTE Coordinator/Assistant Principal for Hampshire County Schools.  In July of 2021, Adam transferred to the Principal position at Hampshire High School, which is a full comprehensive high school in the eastern panhandle of West Virgnia.  Adam attended WVU Institute of Technology’s Community College, where he received his AS in Accounting, and then attended Marshall University to earn a BS in Business Education. He obtained an MA in Multi-Category Special Education and an MA in Leadership Studies. When he started teaching, Adam served as a school advisor for both FLBA and DECA. This is Adam’s seventh year as the West Virginia DECA’s Chartered Association Advisor.

Jennifer Milke

Jennifer Milke is a Marketing and Business teacher and a DECA advisor at Henry Ford II High School in Sterling Heights, MI. Jennifer received her BS in secondary education from Central Michigan University and is vocationally certified in marketing and business. She received her Master’s in public administration from the University of Michigan Flint.

Jennifer’s dedication to the profession extends beyond the classroom. This past school year, her DECA chapter received an award for the largest percentage increase in membership in the state of Michigan with a 425% increase. She became an International DECA Certified Trainer in 2012 and has been on the Michigan Marketing Educators Board since 2009. Jennifer is a Professional Development Counselor for MBA Research and Project Management Lead Trainer.

Will Morgan

Will Morgan is a national instructor for the High School of Business program and a retired Army Warrant Officer who specialized in budget management and managed a culturally diverse workforce of military and civilian employees. After the Army, Will worked in manufacturing, specializing in supply chain management, special projects operations, budget management and staffing large complex departments. Will later entered the world of academia as an instructor at Eastern High School (KY) and a part-time facilitator with University of Phoenix. Will has instructed courses ranging from web design, German language, critical thinking, finance and marketing, to action research. Will utilizes his educational background which includes a bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral work in management, seeking personal and professional improvement while sharing with others.

Tami Perez

Tami Perez is currently an online CTE Coordinator and business teacher for Idaho Technical Career Academy in Meridian, Idaho. Tami earned a bachelor’s degree in business management from Idaho State University and a Master’s of Education from the University of Idaho. The first ten years of her career were in payroll and human resources for Idaho school districts. She just completed her 14th year of teaching. Tami was the first High School of Business site in Idaho and spent six years at a project-based learning New Tech Network high school. Tami helped launch Project Based Learning for online students.  She shares her love of PBL by training new teachers. Tami is currently an advisor for Business Professionals of America (BPA).

Nadine Scott

Nadine Scott is a Marketing Instructor and DECA Advisor for the Penta Career Center at Oak Harbor High School in Oak Harbor, Ohio. Over the past twenty years, she has taught several courses and is currently teaching Digital Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Applications and Strategic Entrepreneurship. Mrs. Scott holds two bachelor’s degrees from Bowling Green State University in business and secondary education. She received her Master’s degree in business administration from Ashland University. Her work experience also includes eleven years in the financial services industry and teaching at a local community college. Nadine’s leadership roles include Ohio Marketing Education Association executive board where she has held the titles of membership chair and president. For the past ten years, Nadine has been a co-chair for DECA District 2 and has been instrumental in organizing several DECA events. She has also been a member of the MBA Research Teacher Advisory Network since July 2014. She has been a top-ten honored educator for Ottawa County on three separate occasions. In 2012, she received the Ohio ACTE Outstanding CTE Professional in Community