Dr. Tim Stafford is an esteemed scholar in the fields of Christian education, epistemology, e-learning, instructional design, and virtual instruction. With a wealth of experience spanning over 30 years as an educational leader and innovator, Dr. Stafford holds the positions of Director of Online Academic Affairs, and Online Associate Professor at Biscayne College at St. Thomas University. Dr. Stafford's expertise lies in spearheading educational technology and e-learning development teams, particularly for blended and asynchronous learning environments. He has been instrumental in leading institutional technology rollouts, driving accreditation efforts, and shaping curricula development. Moreover, he has dedicated himself to establishing professional learning environments and infrastructures that foster growth and development. A notable achievement in Dr. Stafford's career came in 2008 when he pioneered groundbreaking work on innovative school designs. Recognizing the need to provide quality education to children of expats serving around the world, particularly in military and missions groups, he embarked on a mission to develop curricula delivery systems tailored to their unique circumstances. The result was the creation of virtually blended schools, which currently serve students in 16 countries. Beyond his work in K-12 education, Dr. Stafford has also contributed to the development of professional learning systems for esteemed national trade associations such as the American Institute for Architects and the National Society of Professional Engineers. His expertise in e-learning systems, Delphi studies as applied to educational metrics, Connectivism, instructional design for online learning, educational technology, learning forensics, digital literacy, and the connection between epistemology and learning has garnered significant attention. Dr. Stafford's research interests are wide-ranging, reflecting his commitment to advancing the field of education. He continually explores the potential of e-learning systems, investigates the application of Delphi studies for educational metrics, delves into the theory of Connectivism, and explores instructional design methodologies for online learning. Additionally, he investigates learning forensics, digital literacy, and the intricate relationship between epistemology and learning.