Jesse Payne, Ed.D.,  is currently serving as the Director of Undergraduate Teacher Education at Corban University in Salem, Oregon and the Director of Education at the Amen Clinics.  He is a perfect example of someone who relied on his brain power and education to change his life.  He holds a B.A. in business and an M.A. in education from Vanguard University of Southern California, and earned his doctorate degree in education with a specialization in K-12 leadership from the University of Southern California (USC). Jesse is a licensed teacher in California, Oregon, Washington and Idaho. He has worked in elementary schools for more than eight years and has received several awards.  In 2009, he was awarded Researcher of the Year at Vanguard University of Southern California..