Bernice McCarthy received her doctorate from Northwestern University in education and is one of the founders of the learning styles movement. She is the creator of the 4MAT Model, an innovative, research-based teaching model that is being used by organizations worldwide to improve learning effectiveness. Her teacher training has been introduced into thousands of school systems, both public and private. She has presented numerous workshops and keynote sessions on effective learning at renowned organizations, such as Northwestern University, Cornell University, Lehigh University, and the University of Houston, as well as consulted with the U.S. Navy, the Smithsonian, IKEA Furniture, the National Institute of Corrections, and the Peace Corps.