Andy Katayama is a professor of Behavioral Sciences and Leadership at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. Andy has taught in the department since 2002, teaching classes in Learning and Cognition, Educational Psychology, Research Methods, Statistics, Lifespan Development, Foundations for Team Leadership, and Independent Research. Andy has also taught in the AOC Master’s Program as well as in the Martinson’s Honor’s Program at USAFA. He has served as the Director of Academics, Director of Research, and Senior Scientist since coming to the Air Force Academy. Andy has served as an Officer Representative for the USAFA Baseball Team, NCAA eligibility committee and as an OIC for the Judo/BJJ Club. Prior to the Academy, Andy taught at West Virginia University and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Andy currently lives in Colorado Springs with his wife Kelly and three children, Katelyn, Addie, and Kobe.

Ph.D., Educational Psychology, Mississippi State University

M.ED., Educational Psychology, Freed-Hardeman University

B.S.E., Secondary Education, Freed-Hardeman University

Professor of Behavioral Sciences, U.S. Air Force Academy (2002-present)

Assistant Professor, West Virginia University (1999-2002)

Assistant Professor, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville (1997-1999)

Learning & Cognition; Self-Regulated Learning; Special Education; Sports Psychology

Publications & Presentations: Available upon request