Judson helps people fall in love with learning through creativity, fitness, and well-being.

Born and raised on Tuscarora and Lumbee ancestral land (colonized as North Carolina, USA), Judson’s natural passion derives from his musical roots as a cellist which led his exploration toward the humanities. As a teacher, trainer, consultant, and creative, he works to liberate learners from the weight of the status quo. If he could carry one tool with him, it would be a rhinestone mirror to reflect the strengths and passions of others. While operating with the big picture in mind, he makes time for genuine relationships with his colleagues, clients, and students to focus his lens on science-based tools to create learning experiences that are inclusive, inspiring, and effective. He lives by his truth: the work of a teacher means always being a student.

Judson is pursuing his Doctorate of Education in Learning, Design, and Technology at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He is a former secondary teacher who earned his MA in Romance Languages from Appalachian State University. Here he also graduated magna cum laude with a BS in K-12 Spanish Education and the title of 2016-17 Student Teacher of the Year. Judson spent every semester in a student teaching role, teaching Spanish, English, and Linguistics. He is proud to have worked with learners of diverse abilities from age 5 to adult, in multiple languages, from the snowy mountains on the Tennessee border to the humid hugs of sunny Costa Rica. As a teacher, he is trained to develop a vast and unique skillset, which aids him in coaching, graphic design, logistics, organization, podcasting, and video editing. Check out his freelance creative services and portfolio to learn how he can support your next project.

Since 2013, Judson has also worked in the fitness industry as a certified group fitness instructor and personal trainer. In 2018, he was selected as a Trainer, Assessor, and Presenter for Les Mills International, a global fitness company based in Aotearoa (colonized as Auckland, New Zealand), through which he has facilitated the development of 1,000+ fitness instructors; presented fitness masterclasses and education events; and earned the titles of Assessor of the Year (2019), Trainer of the Year (2021), and the ‘Be Brave’ Value Award (2022). He is most recently featured as a masterclass presenter on BODYSTEP 130, available to stream now on LES MILLS+.

From the classroom to the gym, Judson is motivated by the potential of cultivating the innate love of learning inside every person. Book a free creative consultation, work out with him in Durham, NC, or connect to explore how he can support your journey.

"Judson was one of the finest graduate students I ever had the honor of working with. He's dedicated and conscientious. He is brilliant. He has the kind of personality that people are drawn to. His Spanish language skills are phenomenal. He would be an asset to any team. I cannot find any better words than I enthusiastically recommend him."

Amanda Romjue, EdD
Assistant Professor of Spanish, Emory & Henry College
"Judson was a high school Spanish teacher responsible for teaching, assessing, and most importantly, developing relationships with over 100 students. He is a punctual, responsible, and thoughtful human being. He treats his colleagues and students with respect. He is very aware of social issues that affect his students and adapts his lessons and curriculum according to his students' needs. He has high organizational and excellent communication skills. As an educator, he is responsible for over 100 students, their paperwork and grades, and regularly contacts parents with updates about their students. Judson does all this with professionalism and finesse.”

Christy Bechtel
Full Release Mentor, Durham Public Schools
“Judson is amazing to work with. He is prompt, thorough and has always gone above and beyond expectations. His work has provided high value to our team and we highly recommend his services.”

Alice Witteveen
Assessment Manager, Les Mills US
"Judson continues to amaze me with his enthusiasm and dedication. He is always willing to go the extra mile and sets the bar high for his performance and [our organization] in general. He is creative, articulate, and engaged. He is really owning his role and making it his own. It is an absolute joy to work with him.”

Lindsay Wilson, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor of Geriatrics, UNC School of Medicine
"Judson is a passionate individual who I was lucky to meet in my time in Chile. He is knowledgable, hard-working, motivated, disciplined and, most of all, sincere in his aspirations and efforts."

Juan Vivanco, MA
Economist and Researcher, Citizens For Europe gUG
"If you are looking for someone who feels like a best friend to take your pictures, look no further. Judson is professional, fun, and more than accommodating. He will meet you where you are and work with you to develop the shots you are looking to capture. He knows how to see YOU and capture your personality. He also knows how to make you laugh and have a great time. I highly recommend Judson!"

Morgan Young, DPT
Owner, MY Physical Therapy
"Judson is a talented and deeply knowledgable individual. He does great work, is productive, can manage varying priorities, and connects his day to day back to the overall vision and mission of the organization. He is also honest and has high integrity, operating with high trust and care in his work. He respects colleagues and clients, and engages with customers with a human focus. I would recommend him for any role he is qualified for and hope I have the pleasure of working together again in the future!"

Rachael Babiracki
Head Trainer, Les Mills US
"Judson and I worked together while I was director of educational scholarship at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. I was quite impressed by how quickly Judson acclimated to the culture that is medicine. He wanted to know the big picture of medical education, from undergraduate into professional development. Building that foundational knowledge truly helped him excel in his work. I always found Judson to be a "Yes, and..." person who always sought to find solutions. Even though that was not always successful, he gave his heart and soul to see if a win-win situation could be achieved. I think that is an attribute of his that made the faculty extremely pleased to work with him. Additionally, Judson is an exceptionally gifted educational researcher. Research related to the impact and reach of faculty development programs is lacking. He initially suggested ideas for evaluating a new faculty educator bootcamp. The results from that study were pretty impressive. He continually looked for ways to make his work meaningful and to have impact, which was through educational scholarship. It was a huge loss to the university, but I know that in whatever endeavor he pursues, it is going to be of the highest quality with a "can do" attitude at all times."

Gary Beck Dallaghan, PhD
Assistant Dean of Evaluation and Assessment, University of Tyler at Texas School of Medicine
"Judson is the hardest working person I have ever had the pleasure to work with. He puts everything he has into whatever the task at hand is, and he executes everything to the absolute best of his ability. I had the opportunity to watch him take on the task of being a brand new Group Fitness Director, and it was inspiring to watch him learn, grow, and inspire the team that he was leading. Judson jumps head first into anything that is asked of him whether he has done it before or not, and he does not shy away from new opportunities. He is passionate about learning and sharing that with everyone around him. Judson is a kind and empathetic person which is a vitally important skill in any workplace. He is someone who I admire deeply both professionally and personally. He is the brightest light I have ever known, and he has such a unique ability to excel at whatever he is challenged with."

Grace Thomas
Fitness Instructor

Judson helps people fall in love with learning through creativity, fitness, and well-being.

“Judson is amazing to work with. He is prompt, thorough and has always gone above and beyond expectations. His work has provided high value to our team and we highly recommend his services.”

"Judson is a passionate individual who I was lucky to meet in my time in Chile. He is knowledgable, hard-working, motivated, disciplined and, most of all, sincere in his aspirations and efforts."