Advisory Board
The Crons Achievers Program is supported by an advisory board of highly experienced educators and professionals, all whom believe goal setting is vital to the education and success of young people.
Dr. Scott Smith
- B.S., M.B.A. and Ph.D. in psychology
- 28 years experience dealing with youth educational and psychological issues
- Extensive experience assisting state and federal agencies writing and reviewing policies dealing with youth
- Adviser to one of the largest educational companies in America
- Member: American Psychological Association & Institution of Professional Psychologists
- Board Member: Utah State Charter School Board
Mr. John Cavanaugh
- B.S. and M.S. in education; principal certification
- Taught 38 years in Pennsylvania schools
- Experience teaching students in kindergarten through the college level
- Supervision of more than 60 student teachers
- Implemented the mainstreaming of special needs students into regular physical education classes
- Individualized classes for elementary adaptive physical education students
Dr. Richard McCoy
- B.S. from Michigan State (Rhodes Scholarship Finalist)
- J.D. from Duke Law School (Editor, Law School Review)
- Ph.D. from University of Virginia
- Chief strategist and co-owner of two semiconductor firms
- Developed and founded The Pittsburgh Plan, an innovative math and reading skills development program used nationwide
- Experienced in authoring curriculum manuals
Mr. Anthony Griggs
- Employee Development Professional
- B.S. from Villanova University; M.S. in organizational leadership, Geneva College (PA)
- Executive development certificate, Stanford University Organizational Leadership, Geneva College (PA)
- Former NFL player
- Former Director of Player Development & Coordinator of Player Programs, Pittsburgh Steelers
- Expertise includes program development, training and performance doaching, goal setting and educational coordination
Dr. Mary Marazita
- B.S. from Michigan State
- Ph.D. from University of North Carolina
- Professor, Department Vice Chair and Associate Dean of Research at the University of Pittsburgh
- Documented research and statistical expertise
- Publisher of over 400 scholarly articles, monographs, books and abstracts