Dr. Tyrone Michael Bates, Jr., is an accomplished professional with a strong educational background. Currently, he is working as a consultant with Corwin, having extensive experience in his field. Dr. Bates earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology (with a minor in Chemistry) and his Educational Specialist Degree from Northwest Missouri State University. Later, he obtained a Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction from Pittsburgh State University, then acquired his building level certification from Northwest Missouri State University and district level certification from Newman University. His impressive academic journey culminated in obtaining an Educational Doctorate degree from the University of Missouri, Columbia in 2012.