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 has taught K-12, postsecondary, and adult learners for over 14 years, designing and delivering courses in secondary English, GED, ESL, music, business, and legal studies. She also brings expertise in 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.
• Adult Education Professional, Level 4
• DEAC Accreditation Training Certificate
• FastTrac®New Venture
• Secondary Education, English
• Kansas State University- Ph.D.
• Washburn University School of Law- J.D.
• Wichita State University- B.A.
• Phi Kappa Phi
• Order of the Barristers
• Cum Laude
• Wichita Symphony Society Scholarship
• Kansas Broadcasters Association Scholarship
• Washburn University Law School Academic Competitions
• Topeka Recorder Society
• Thinking Classroom
• The Interdisciplinary Coalition of North American Phenomenologists
• Presbyterian Church
• Kansas Nonprofit Association
• Ohio and New Jersey Academic Competitions
• International Society for Technology in Education
• Wichita State University Symphony
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to God and my faith, which have guided me through a diverse and fulfilling career—from practicing law in federal courts, earning my Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, and mentoring doctoral students in online learning, to teaching, journalism, music education, entrepreneurship, and community service. My faith and dedication keep me driven to help others, stay busy, and continue growing personally and professionally.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve ever received is to always look ahead and keep moving forward, rather than looking down.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me are creativity, lifelong learning, and compassion, reflected in my love for music—including playing 40 instruments and medieval pieces—caring for rescue animals, and sharing the beauty of the Native American flute.