{"id":2543,"date":"2022-05-30T12:11:36","date_gmt":"2022-05-30T12:11:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infobymattcole.com\/?page_id=2543"},"modified":"2023-06-06T10:47:59","modified_gmt":"2023-06-06T10:47:59","slug":"who-is-matt-cole","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/infobymattcole.com\/index.php\/who-is-matt-cole\/","title":{"rendered":"Who is Matt Cole?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:23% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"335\" height=\"305\" src=\"https:\/\/infobymattcole.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/mc.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1003 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infobymattcole.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/mc.png 335w, https:\/\/infobymattcole.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/mc-300x273.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 335px) 100vw, 335px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Analyst-Author-Academic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Currently Matt Cole is working full-time as a Project Management Analyst for one of the top five healthcare companies. He has worked in  Information Technology for over twenty-five years, building, supporting, and leading projects.  <a data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/matthewcole\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/matthewcole\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Linkedin<\/a>  You can also check out my education books and novels in my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/author\/matt_cole\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">official Amazon Author&#8217;s<\/a> page.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the years, Matt Cole has dedicated a significant amount of time to both his work and family life. As a parent, he has been able to experience both homeschooling and public schooling, giving him unique insights into the strengths and weaknesses of each approach. In addition to his parenting responsibilities, he has also been an active member of his community, serving on the Parent Teachers Association (PTA) and as an elected local School Board representative for a five-year term. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through these various roles, Matt has come to understand the critical importance of a child&#8217;s ability to think critically and adapt to new situations. He has seen firsthand how the education system can fail students and families, and how challenging it can be for individuals to regain their confidence and catch up to the expected level of knowledge when this happens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to his experience as a parent and community member, Matt Cole also has more than 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry with one of the top leading companies, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/uhs\/mycompany\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Universal Health Services<\/a>.  As a healthcare professional, he has seen firsthand how <a href=\"https:\/\/infobymattcole.com\/index.php\/2023\/03\/22\/critical-thinking-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">critical thinking<\/a>, adaptability, resilience, and the ability to <a href=\"https:\/\/infobymattcole.com\/index.php\/2022\/02\/09\/empty_your_cup_relearn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">relearn<\/a> are essential skills for success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Matt&#8217;s goal is to share his experience and knowledge with others, in the hopes of helping families and students navigate these challenges more successfully. He believes that by promoting critical thinking skills and a willingness to adapt and learn, individuals can better prepare themselves for success in today&#8217;s rapidly changing world<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Throughout his career in healthcare, Matt has worked in a variety of roles, from patient care to <a href=\"https:\/\/infobymattcole.com\/index.php\/2023\/03\/02\/project-management-in-healthcare\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">project management<\/a> and administration. He has witnessed the impact that changes in healthcare policies and technologies can have on both patients and healthcare providers. Through it all, he has remained committed to providing high-quality care and advocating for the needs of patients and families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Matt&#8217;s experience in healthcare has further strengthened his belief in the importance of critical thinking and adaptability, not just in the healthcare industry, but in all areas of life. He understands the importance of being able to learn new skills and adapt to changing circumstances, whether you&#8217;re a healthcare provider, a student, a parent, or a community member.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By combining his experience in healthcare with his knowledge of education and community engagement, Matt brings a unique perspective to the challenges facing individuals and families today. He is committed to sharing his expertise and helping others develop the skills they need to thrive in a rapidly changing world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recently, with the acknowledgement involving the increase issue of child sex trafficking, focus will be given on this epidemic in America. Learn more of this issue and how you can help on the <a href=\"https:\/\/infobymattcole.com\/index.php\/contraland-sex-trafficking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contraland Sex Trafficking<\/a> page. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">#InfoByMattCole,  #knowledge, #CriticalThinking<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can check out my growing articles. <\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-categories-list wp-block-categories-taxonomy-category wp-block-categories\">\t<li class=\"cat-item cat-item-1017\"><a href=\"https:\/\/infobymattcole.com\/index.php\/category\/community__advocacy\/\">Community &amp; Advocacy<\/a>\n<\/li>\n\t<li class=\"cat-item cat-item-722\"><a href=\"https:\/\/infobymattcole.com\/index.php\/category\/gardening\/\">Gardening<\/a>\n<\/li>\n\t<li class=\"cat-item cat-item-10\"><a href=\"https:\/\/infobymattcole.com\/index.php\/category\/growth\/\">Growth<\/a>\n<\/li>\n\t<li class=\"cat-item cat-item-1015\"><a href=\"https:\/\/infobymattcole.com\/index.php\/category\/health__policy\/\">Health &amp; Policy<\/a>\n<\/li>\n\t<li class=\"cat-item cat-item-1016\"><a href=\"https:\/\/infobymattcole.com\/index.php\/category\/learning__development\/\">Learning &amp; Development<\/a>\n<\/li>\n\t<li class=\"cat-item cat-item-623\"><a href=\"https:\/\/infobymattcole.com\/index.php\/category\/project-management\/\">Project Management<\/a>\n<\/li>\n\t<li class=\"cat-item cat-item-894\"><a href=\"https:\/\/infobymattcole.com\/index.php\/category\/sooner-standards\/\">Sooner Standards<\/a>\n<\/li>\n\t<li class=\"cat-item cat-item-1018\"><a href=\"https:\/\/infobymattcole.com\/index.php\/category\/standards__practices\/\">Standards &amp; Practices<\/a>\n<\/li>\n\t<li class=\"cat-item cat-item-1014\"><a href=\"https:\/\/infobymattcole.com\/index.php\/category\/technology__innovation\/\">Technology &amp; Innovation<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/infobymattcole.com\" class=\"custom-logo-link\" rel=\"home\" title=\"Info by Matt Cole\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"custom-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/infobymattcole.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/cropped-cropped-cropped-logo_small-1.png\" alt=\"InfobyMattCole.com\" width=\"10%\" height=\"10%\"><\/a> You can check out Matt&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/matthewcole\/\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a> account, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCElRo_ULBqrcOf2NdL2YTtg\/?sub_confirmation=1\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Youtube Channel<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/infobymattcole.com\/index.php\/podcasts-episodes\/\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Podcast<\/a>.<p><\/p><p><\/p><p>\nIntroducing my new books, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Art-Critical-Thinking-Matt-Cole-ebook\/dp\/B0C7LBJPF1?ref_=ast_author_dp\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8216;The Art of Critical Thinking&#8217;<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/a.co\/d\/eU48XM5\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8216;The Critical Thinking Model&#8217;<\/a>. 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