Cheryl Myers, Ph.D., J.D.

Dr. Cheryl Myers, Ph.D., J.D., is a distinguished educator, attorney, and instructional designer with a career spanning more than three decades across law, education, music, and entrepreneurship. Currently serving as a doctoral dissertation mentor and university instructor, Cheryl specializes in qualitative research guidance and curriculum design for higher education, particularly in law, business, education, and music. Her approach emphasizes multimodal, interdisciplinary learning that helps students recognize their strengths, navigate courses successfully, and apply acquired skills effectively in professional contexts. Cheryl’s professional background is extensive and varied. She practiced law for 20 years, handling federal trials, civil rights, employment disputes, bankruptcy, and estate matters, and concurrently pursued careers in music education and performance, teaching and composing across a wide range of instruments and styles. In education, she taught K-12, postsecondary, and adult learners for over 14 years, designing and delivering courses in secondary English, GED, ESL, music, and business. She also applies expertise to online and blended learning, curriculum compliance, and instructional technology, serving as an adjunct instructor and curriculum designer at multiple universities. Beyond her teaching and mentorship, Cheryl is an accomplished researcher and author, with her doctoral dissertation examining the existential experiences of law professors in online learning environments. She integrates innovative multimodal methods—including prose, poetry, visual media, and interactive online tools—to enhance engagement and comprehension. A lifelong learner, entrepreneur, and advocate for accessible, student-centered education, Cheryl continues to inspire and shape the next generation of scholars, practitioners, and educators.