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HELPING OUR CLIENTS SUCCEED
IPT&E is passionate about helping our clients succeed, single-mindedly focused on delivering insight and measurable results in every training and educational program we create. Experts in adult learning and technology, IPT&E can offer you the power of four professionals with over 25 years each of practical experience in continuing professional education for your next project. We are committed to the success of your training and education program and want to help your organization stay competitive and achieve your goals!



Dr. Sandra Ratcliff Daffron
Sandra Ratcliff Daffron, President and C.E.O. of IPT&E, is a seasoned, respected international authority in adult and continuing professional education. An Ed.D. in Adult and Continuing Education from Northern Illinois University, an MS in Special Education from Southern Illinois University and twenty-six years experience as a trainer and teacher give Sandra tremendous depth as a corporate training consultant. Sandra has developed innovative and effective transfer of learning techniques for classroom and distance learning as a graduate professor in adult and continuing education at Western Washington University, Virginia Commonwealth University and Northern Illinois University. Recently, Sandra served as Chief of Party for the groundbreaking USAID Palestinian Rule of Law Project, and for many years led the American Judicature Society with distinction as Director and Vice President. Her work as Assistant Dean for the Chicago Kent College of Law, faculty trainer for the Medical College of Virginia and trainer/mentor for scores of judges, lawyers, physicians, military and law enforcement professionals evidence Sandra's lifelong quest for excellence in continuing professional education.



Edward Webster

Edward Webster holds a M.Ed. in Adult and Higher Education from Western Washington University, a MS in Communications and a BS in Engineering from Miami University. Edward draws on thirty years of experience in education, communications, and engineering to deliver innovative yet practical technology-based training solutions for a wide array of clients. His business management experience includes Centro Corporation, Nickelodeon Cable Network, Midwest Corporation, and Miami University. Edward has designed communication systems and employee training programs for technology clients worldwide, including Community Television of Southern California, First Chicago National Bank, the Los Angeles Unified School District, and the Korean Broadcasting System.



Hon. John F. Daffron
Hon. John F. Daffron, Jr., retired judge, is an internationally renowned court reformer and judicial educator. John was a judge in Virginia for 30 years and served as Chief Judge of the Chesterfield Circuit Court, and consults on international rule of law projects. He presents strategic and futures planning concepts to audiences worldwide, often as a keynote speaker. John has played a crucial role in judicial reform by serving as chair and board member of the State Justice Institute (appointed by 2 US Presidents) and the National Conference of State Trial Judges. He also served on the boards of the Council of the Judicial Division of the American Bar Association and the American Judicature Society. John is a respected educator and lecturer for the National Judicial College, the University of Richmond Law School, Al Quds University School of Law in Jerusalem, and An Najah National University at Nablus, West Bank.



Don St. Mars
Don has worked with many clients to produce award-winning television and interactive media projects. As senior staff designer at Nickelodeon Studios, he was responsible for creating the on-air look of many award-winning series, pilots, specials and promos. He also served as an in-house art director and project manager at Disney Interactive Educational Publishing division developing educational interactive media products. Don has also worked with Discovery Channel School to produce many online educational programs for teachers and students. Don holds a degree in business management from the University of Phoenix and attended the Art Institute of Pittsburgh majoring in advertising.