Claudia Cornejo Happel is dedicated to fostering collaborative teaching communities that empower educators and elevate student success. As Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, USA, she leads initiatives to promote evidence-based practices and enhance teaching and learning. Co-author of Critical Teaching Behaviors: Defining, Documenting, and Discussing Good Teaching, Claudia advances a shared language to define, document, and discuss good teaching across disciplines and modalities. With a Ph.D. in Spanish and an Ed.S. in Instructional Technology, she blends diverse academic foundations with practical expertise to research inclusive practices, document effective teaching, and support institutions nationwide in creating transformative teaching cultures.