PBIS Education Team in Louisville, KY
How We Started EMRG
PBIS Researcher + Award Winning Film-Maker
It all started when a researcher and a film-maker realized they were next-door neighbors.
True story, Dr. Terry Scott & Archie Borders met while taking a walk around their neighborhood one day in Louisville, Kentucky. They got to talking about where they live and what they do. Eventually, they came up an idea to pair Terry’s research background with Archie’s award-winning film expertise. And just like that, Educator’s Media Resource Group (EMRG) was born!
Since then, we’ve had the pleasure of traveling around the USA filming videos, attending conferences, facilitating on-site training sessions and meeting some of the best people around.
Our PBIS Training Team
An Industry Leading Team of Experts With a proven track record
As a small business based in Louisville, Kentucky – we pride ourselves on being jacks of all trades. We are a group of researchers, educators, film-makers, lawyers, accountants, and marketers. Despite our different backgrounds, we are all kids at heart sharing a dream make the world a better place.
Terry’s 1st day of 1st grade picture.
Archie’s in his favorite Halloween costume.
Erin’s 1st day of second grade!
Mike’s first day of Kindergarten.
Kim’s school picture from second grade.
Mallory’s school picture from Kindergarten.
EMRG’s Professional Team
Dr. Terry Scott, Ph.D
Partner & PBIS Researcher
As an accomplished researcher specializing in behavior and emotion, Dr. Scott provides insight into PBIS practices and techniques. His research focuses on school-wide prevention systems, instructional variables in managing student behavior, and functional behavior assessment. Terry has over 100 publications, including 4 books about behavioral disorders and behavioral support systems. He has also been invited to speak at over 300 presentations & workshops throughout his career.
Recognition & Involvement:
>> Professor and Distinguished Scholar at the University of Louisville (2007- present)
>> Outstanding National Leadership Award – Council for Children with Behavior Disorders (2012)
>> Distinguished Early Career Award – International Council for Exceptional Children (2004)
Archie Borders
Partner & Chief Creative Officer (CCO)
Archie is a Producer and Director with over 30 years experience in filmmaking and production. As a partner of EMRG, Archie provides production support including, location scouting, production management and coordination, and post-production supervision.
Recognition:
>> Emmy™ award winner
>> Directed 4 feature films
>> Teacher of film & photography
Ask Archie About… veganism, Paris, and his favorite teacher.
Erin Roark, J.D.
Partner & Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Erin is a practicing attorney with 20 experience in HR, employment law and business consulting. She provides legal and business guidance for EMRG including business & equity structure, financial offerings, production legal services, delivery compliance, artist development & more. She also provides all necessary production services, in coordinating custom video shoots.
Education
>> B.A. in Journalism at the University of Kentucky
>> J.D. in Law at the University of Louisville
Ask Erin About… her dog (Hobbs), and her favorite podcast at the moment, and her favorite teacher from AP English.
Mike Fitzer
Partner & Chief Technical Officer (CTO)
Mike is a director of photographer, and editor with 25 years of experience in feature, commercial and documentary filmmaking. Mike captures & edits footage for all EMRG videos, including the Behavior on the Bus series and all Custom Videos . Mike is also a veteran of the US Army.
Recognition
>> Emmy™ & Gold Addy™ award winner
>> Service to America Award from the National Association of Broadcasters
>> Best in Show at Tampa International Film Festival
Ask Mike About… his dog (Jango), soccer, and his favorite 4th grade teacher.
Kim Cox, CFA (Retired)
Partner & Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Working in finance & investment firms for over 12 years, Kim is a number-cruncher and spreadsheet-master at heart. At EMRG, Kim has worked in client relations, budget planning & management, and account reconciliation. If it needs to be balanced, forecasted or itemized – Kim has you covered.
Recognition
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) - Retired
Education
B.A. in Accounting & Finance from the University of Kentucky
Ask Kim About… her state tennis championships, her favorite bundt cakes, and her favorite coach & athletic teacher.
Mallory Jennings
Director of Marketing & Client Relations
Mallory comes from an advertising background. She worked with over 15 local, regional, and national brands. At EMRG, she works directly with school districts & leads marketing initiatives for EMRG. With an eye towards research and relations building, she is keen to help schools seek new heights.
Recognition
Helped develop strategy for a marketing campaign that won 2 Gold National Addy™ awards
Education
B.A. in Strategic Communication at Butler University
Ask Mallory About… Saints football, arts & culture, and her favorite 5th grade teacher (and favorite bus driver who always sang SpongeBob SquarePants on the way to school).
Awards & Testimonials
You may recognize us from School Transportation News & NAPT Conferences.
Custom Videos
Our team creates tailored training videos, so your district can address pressing issues.
Let’s Connect
Now that you’ve met our team, we would love to meet you!