Dr. David Peat teaches courses, facilitates professional learning, and supervises master's and Ph.D. students for multiple universities. Clients include governments, businesses and NGOs. He is a highly experienced educational psychologist (r) with a global vision for education and wellness in both professional and personal contexts. 

David was born in Fort Francis, Ontario to a Christian family and studied educational psychology, intercultural education, instructional methodology and linguistics at the University of Alberta and University of Victoria, obtaining a B.Ed., Master Degree and research-based PhD. He is the founder and CEO of Transformational Education and is the sole proprietor of DR.PEAT, a cultural impact platform that produces digital services, coordinated educational ecosystems and learning experiences.

David’s projects explore the cultural role of education and wellness in societies and organizations committed to providing fair access to learning opportunities that help people grow and flourish. He is a passionate advocate for disadvantaged communities and people living with disabilities. At DR.PEAT, he leads a team that designs education and wellness products and contributes to editorial projects.

David has received education honours, including recently receiving a Rotary International Community Paul Harris Award for his work in Literacy throughout the world.

His work and critical writing have appeared in many academic journals, Brainz Magazine and other publications, and he is the co-author of two books, including Crisis Relief: From Chaos to Calm, a Teacher's Guide, with Peter White, MA and Ten Strategies for Building Community with Technology, with Bernie Potvin Phd, Nicki Rehn MEd before AI entered our modern zeitgeist.

David is or has been a member of Singapore Register of Psychologists, Registration # 05110087 (14^th Dec 2005), Life Member, College of Alberta School Superintendents (CASS), College of Alberta Psychologists (r), Psychologists’ Association of Alberta (PAA) (r), Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) ) (r), Fellow, Royal Society of Arts, Manufacturers and Commerce, London, UK

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Transformational Education and DR.PEAT
Founded by David Peat, Ph.D – humanitarian, educational psychologist, social entrepreneur and your professional development guide.

Dr. David Peat developed an innovative approach to assessing wellness and human learning performance across diverse cultures and languages. For over thirty years, he has utilized this methodology to instill hope, provide encouragement, and exercise sound judgement in addressing life’s greatest challenges. Additionally, he has championed the rights of the disadvantaged, offered solace to those in distress, and fortified our shared humanity.