About Mediated Learning Lab
We are dedicated to strengthening how individuals think, learn, and grow. Through intentional mediation and evidence-based cognitive approaches, we help learners of all ages build confidence, independence, and the ability to approach challenges with clarity and purpose.
“From a struggling elementary student with learning differences and ADHD to a 4.0 GPA graduate and National Honor Society student, our daughter is now taking college courses and pursuing sports medicine at Florida State University. The Feuerstein program changed her life—she would not be where she is today without it.”
The Story Behind the Method
Our work is grounded in the research of Dr. Reuven Feuerstein, an internationally recognized cognitive psychologist whose work transformed how we understand intelligence and learning.
Working with children who had experienced profound trauma—including Holocaust survivors and displaced youth—Feuerstein observed something remarkable: when learning was intentionally mediated by a skilled adult, these children could make significant cognitive gains, regardless of prior labels or limitations.
From this work, he developed the theory of Structural Cognitive Modifiability—the belief that intelligence is not fixed, and that the human mind can grow and change at any age.
At the heart of his approach is Mediated Learning Experience (MLE), where a teacher or therapist actively guides the learner to think more clearly, make meaning, and apply strategies across contexts.
At Mediated Learning Lab, this is not just theory—it is the foundation of how we help individuals strengthen thinking, build confidence, and unlock potential.
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Barb Rector
Phone: 678-215-3895
Barb Rector is a certified cognitive therapist and trainer with more than 20 years of experience implementing the Feuerstein Instrumental Enrichment approach to promote lasting cognitive growth. She is certified in the Feuerstein programs, Cognitive Key, Cognitive Enrichment, (Digital and in-person) Tactile-Kinesthetic, Thinking Memory, and Digital Dynamic Assessment (LPAD, Digital).
Throughout her career, Barb has worked with individuals and organizations to address learning challenges, strengthen cognitive functioning, and unlock human potential. She holds an undergraduate in education from the University of North Texas, a Master’s degree from Concordia University, and is trained as a reading specialist. Her work is characterized by intentional mediation, individualized support, and a deep commitment to meaningful transformation.
Driven by faith, compassion, and a belief in the modifiability of the human mind, she views the Feuerstein Method as a vital tool for achieving structural cognitive change and fostering positive cultural transformation. As Director of the Mediated Learning Lab, she partners with learners, educators, and organizations to cultivate curiosity, resilience, and lifelong learning.
Barb lives in Cumming, Georgia, with her husband, Richard. She is the mother of two adult children and enjoys oil painting, gardening, and reading.
She holds firmly and passionately to Reuven Feuerstein’s conviction: “We can’t lose even one child.” It is both her compass and her unwavering commitment.
“She doesn’t just teach students—she changes how they think and how they see themselves as learners.”
Barbara Remington
Phone: 770-596-6627
Barbara Remington is a certified cognitive therapist with over 35 years of experience dedicated to developing thinking, learning, and problem-solving abilities. Trained through the National Institute of Learning Development and in Feuerstein’s Instrumental Enrichment, her work is grounded in the belief that meaningful cognitive growth is possible for every individual.
She founded and directed a cognitive development program at Fellowship Christian School before establishing her own private practice, where she served individuals and families seeking lasting cognitive and academic growth.
Barbara is known for her thoughtful, individualized approach—guiding learners toward greater independence, confidence, and clarity in their thinking. Even in retirement, she continues to support others through mediated learning, helping them move closer to their goals and potential.
Guided by compassion and a deep sense of purpose, Barbara brings patience, encouragement, and a genuine belief in transformation to her work. She lives in Roswell, Georgia with her husband, Roy, and enjoys time with family, traveling, and organizing.
Richard Rector
Phone: 678-523-0088
Richard is the Director of Marketing for Mediated Learning Lab, LLC, where he champions the expansion of human potential through innovative mediated learning technologies. In this role, he focuses on connecting leaders in business, education, and organizational development with a platform designed to strengthen thinking, accelerate learning, and unlock cognitive growth at every level.
Following a distinguished 30-plus-year career as an executive in the staffing industry, Richard brings a seasoned perspective on leadership, workforce development, and organizational transformation. As former Chief Executive Officer of HealthCare Staffing, Inc., he led an organization of more than 2,000 employees, gaining firsthand insight into the power of learning, adaptability, and cognitive strength in building high-performing teams.
Richard holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of North Texas with a double major in Administrative Management and Marketing. Today, he is driven by a mission to help individuals and organizations rethink what is possible—bridging experience, innovation, and human development to shape the future of learning. One of his passions is flying as a mission pilot in Civil Air Patrol.
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