Leadership

Transforming lives through education.

Dr. Alison Pattison Founder

Alison Pattison, Ed.D., is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Arizona Provider Training (APT). Alison has focused her passion for teaching and learning for over 25 years to author and develop over 300 online and in-person courses that maximize adult learning. Her background includes fifteen years of teaching and counseling at the elementary and high school levels in both Arizona and Louisiana.

Since 2003, Alison has served as a faculty member at various universities in Arizona. Alison currently serves as doctoral faculty at GCU and is a Senior Doctoral Dissertation Chair. Her educational background includes a Doctorate in Education: Organizational Leadership, a Master’s degree in Education: School Counseling, and a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education.

Stephanie Brown, Director of Instruction

Stephanie Brown was born and raised in Phoenix, AZ. She has been a trainer for many years. She is also a state lead trainer for Article 9 and Prevention and Support. She is also a licensed Registered Behavior Technician.

Stephanie is a wife of over 20 years, a mom of 6, a Nana of 3 grandbabies, and she loves spending time with them! Stephanie teaches Article 9, Prevention and Support, CPR, First Aid, and Recognizing and Reporting Abuse and Neglect.

Priscilla Nevarez, Quality Assurance Manager

Priscilla Nevarez was born in Arizona. She has worked with kids on the spectrum since she graduated high school and has taken all of the classes that APT teaches and believes in them. Priscilla is a part of the APT leadership team as the Quality Assurance Manager. She is also a new mom and loves everything about being a mother!