Author, trainer, speaker, educational advocate, and serial problem-solver, Dr. LaRoque is the founder and president of both Virtual Hall, and its progenitor, Mansfield Hall.  Dr. LaRoque received a Doctorate in Special Education from the University of Wisconsin, and has taught teachers in a variety of undergraduate and master-level courses. Dedicated to accessibility, inclusion, and improving the success rates of all learners, Dr. LaRoque has shared his many years of experience in his book, Taking Flight: College for Students with Disabilities, Diverse Learners and Their Families.  Most importantly, Dr. LaRoque is happily married and a proud father to three wonderful children, who keep him on his toes.

With a Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology and his Doctorate in Child and Adolescent Psychology from the University of Arizona, Dr. LaRoque has worked in both private practice and educational settings.  Committed to utilizing data-driven decisions for better educational and life-goal outcomes, Dr. LaRoque is a published researcher in scholarly journals and text, served as a research associate in the Campus Health Center at the University of Arizona, was an adjunct professor in the Psychology Department at the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater, and oversees ongoing research at Mansfield Hall.  Dr. LaRoque lives in Wisconsin, where he is raising three boys.

Jasmine received her bachelor’s degree in English and social sciences from Norwich University. She holds a 500 hour certificate in mediation and conflict management. She is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, a psycho-biological approach to healing stress and trauma. Jasmine loves to ponder the big unanswerable questions such as: What does it mean to be human? How does listening transform us? How do we foster community and connection in our lives? She also enjoys cooking, gardening, dancing, reading, jogging, and spending time with her family.

Risher has over fifteen years of experience helping students perform at their best. He has worked with hundreds of students with a variety of strengths and challenges, and he prides himself on his ability to meet any student’s unique needs. Beyond his extensive coaching, Risher has also taught in classrooms across the country and he has served on the faculties of UMass Amherst, Emerson College, and Northwestern University. Risher is an avid cyclist, tennis player, and home cook; he is a lover of music, theatre, dance, and art; and he holds a Master’s Degree from Northwestern University.