Richard G. Collins, Ph.D. is a nationally recognized leader in the field of education for students with learning disabilities. He has taught at the college level and was Lab School Director at Lesley College. He co-founded a day program for LD/BD students in Boston and established and administered an alternative school in St. Louis. He consults on the development of schools for students with learning disabilities and also works with private and public schools on a variety of specialized areas.

In addition, he serves on several boards of professional organizations. He is a site reviewer for ISACS accreditation of schools. He has also reviewed programs for the US Department of Education Blue Ribbon Awards.