Richard A. Shade

Dr. Richard Shade and Patti Garrett Shade

Dr. Rick Shade, Ed.D. is an international author and presenter. He was awarded "Outstanding Educator" honors at two universities and recruited to lead a national teacher training program in creativity and gifted education for Oxford University.

Ms. Patti Garrett Shade, M.A. is recognized for her work in creativity as a G/T state director and for the development of an innovative elementary science enrichment program. She served on the World Creativity Center development team with Dr. Edward de Bono.