David Leasure

Dr. Leasure has over twenty-five years’ experience in martial arts, He began his journey in martial arts in wrestling under Kansas State University's Coach, Fritz Knorr. He achieved state champion status in high school, holds nidan rank in Shotokan karate, and actively practices in taekwondo and earned his third-degree black belt.

Leasure earned his Ph.D. in the mental art of computer science and for the last twenty-five years served as provost at multiple online universities and is an avid scholar of learning science and teaching. He has been honored with multiple awards for his teaching and leadership. He actively practices the qualities of learning and self-growth and credits their contribution to the quality of his life.

He currently teaches full-time as a professor in the first-term experience department of the University of Maryland Global Campus.

Dr. Leasure and his wife have been married for over 40 years and have raised 3 children. He loves teaching and helping others through information and coaching. His vision is to unleash the potential of millions of people in learning, work, and life.