ABOUT ETC

OUR STORY

Educational Testing Consultants, Inc. (ETC) specializes in providing test preparation services to universities, primarily through continuing education departments and divisions. We offer our partner institutions the opportunity to tailor test preparation classes to the specific needs of the communities they serve, at an affordable price with the assurance of quality. ETC’s select staff of dedicated professionals has unparalleled experience working with university clients to ensure that each student reaches his or her testing goals.

ETC was founded by a group of passionate education professionals who recognized the growing need for specialized test preparation services in higher education. Beginning in 1997, Steven Shotts and Dr. Stephen Harris, co-founders of ETC, began offering graduate-level test preparation classes through The Florida State University Center for Professional Development. ETC was officially formed in 1999 with a focus on developing innovative courses for various standardized tests. As we gathered feedback from students and educators, our programs evolved, and we gradually established a reputation for excellence and reliability in the educational community.

Throughout our journey, ETC has proudly served a diverse array of clients, including public and private universities, community colleges, school districts, scholarship organizations, unions, local governments, and other specialty institutions. We are proud of the impact our test preparation programs have on the communities of our partners beyond the immediate benefits to our students. The revenue generated by ETC test preparation classes helps to support important non-revenue-generating programs that serve those in need in our university partner communities. ETC recognizes that a successful test preparation program is a key component of the broader continuing education project.

Our dedicated staff has worked closely with partners to create tailored solutions that reflect the unique challenges each institution faces. We are honored to have contributed to the success of so many students and look forward to continuing to make a positive impact in the educational and professional pursuits of many more.

MEET OUR EXPERT TEAM

Steven Shotts

Co-Founder & CEO

Steven Shotts is the co-founder of Educational Testing Consultants and currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer. As CEO, Steven is responsible for partnership development, program outreach, and staff management. Steven is an experienced test preparation instructor, curriculum designer, and program manager. He has a degree in Pure Mathematics, has been teaching and developing test preparation classes since 1993, and leads ETC’s non-profit outreach initiative. Over the years, he has helped thousands of students prepare for standardized tests. In addition to his program management experience Steven Shotts is co-author of ETC’s test preparation workbooks for GRE, GMAT, LSAT, SAT, and ACT preparation, and has experience writing test items used in state certification exams.

Stephen Harris

Co-Founder & Director of Development

Dr. Stephen Harris is an experienced test preparation instructor and curriculum designer. As Director of Instructional Design and co-founder of Educational Testing Consultants, Dr. Harris has led the curriculum design team in developing the courses for the GMAT, GRE, LSAT, SAT, ACT, and FCAT exams. In addition, Dr. Harris has developed and taught MCAT preparation courses for the Florida State University School of Medicine. Prior to co-founding Educational Testing Consultants, Dr. Harris was a test item writer for the GRE, GMAT, LSAT, and FCAT exams. Dr. Harris holds a PhD. in Philosophy from Florida State University.

Kaitlin Moore

Director of Operations

Kaitlin Moore currently serves as ETC’s Director of Operations, overseeing day-to-day function, project management, and information technology and systems development. She first joined ETC as an instructor in 2013 and has since helped numerous students with standardized test preparation in GRE, GMAT, LSAT, ACT, and SAT. Kaitlin earned her undergraduate degree at the University of Pittsburgh and holds a Master’s degree in Cellular & Molecular Biology from Missouri State University.

Emily Flowers

Director of Instruction

After teaching for seventeen years in public school, Emily Flowers possesses extensive skills in helping diverse groups of students reach their potential—both in the classroom and on standardized tests. Emily has completed comprehensive training to teach both SAT and LSAT. Previously, Emily contributed to a new math curriculum for Roanoke County Schools and advocated a shift from the traditional passive lecture-and-memorization-based math learning to a more active model, with students developing their own understandings of mathematical concepts through hands-on collaborative experience. Emily earned her B.A. in English from Roanoke College, where she also completed her teaching certification. She earned her M.A. in English from Virginia Tech. Emily achieved National Board Certification in 1999.

Barbara Shotts

Project Manager

Barbara Shotts joins the ETC Team after a combined 27-year career in law enforcement in Florida and North Carolina. She earned a B.S. in Business Administration and Finance from Florida Southern College and a Master of Public Administration from Troy University. Utilizing her prior experience as an ETC Account Coordinator, Barbara now serves as Marketing Coordinator, and she will specifically focus on optimizing our digital marketing campaigns for partners.

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