Dr. Michael Torpey

Dr. Michael Torpey

Executive Advisor

Columbia University Ed.D
University of New South Wales M.Ed
Australia Catholic University B.Ed

Michael Torpey has a Doctorate in Education from the Teachers College at Columbia University in New York City. Couple that with over 40 years of experience as a language educator & having worked in managerial & advisory roles in secondary schools, language colleges, & universities worldwide (Australia, Germany, Japan, Papua New Guinea & the Philippines).

Dr. Torpey has extensive practical experience in classroom teaching, curriculum development, program coordination & professional development (teacher training).

He has also held senior management & leadership positions in international/intercultural academic contexts. His research interests include conflict resolution, intercultural communication, social-organizational psychology, ELT management & second-language teacher education.