Shelby is a lecturer at the University of Minnesota’s Technological Leadership Institute, where she teaches leaders to apply design thinking, communication, and collaboration skills to identify and execute on innovative opportunities. She develops and delivers learning experiences that emphasize real-world problem-solving, team leadership, and design principles. Beyond TLI, Shelby serves as Director of Assessment, Accreditation, & Research for educator preparation programs, developing quality assurance systems for continuous improvement.
As an entrepreneur and designer, Shelby has founded multiple startups, including The Pedagogical Refinery and SidniBidni, ventures that simplify complex concepts with human-centered design for understanding. Her current work involves human development, cross-industry skill innovations, and artificial intelligence.
Shelby appreciates and invites opportunities to connect with any and all humans to learn from, mentor, and explore ideas, innovations, and ventures. Feel free to reach out and connect.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelbychollett/
Education
EdD in Educational Administration & Leadership
St. Cloud State University
MEd in Teaching & Learning
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
K-12 Reading Endorsement
Concordia University St. Paul
BS in Communication Arts & Literature
St. Cloud State University
