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Spearheaded state-level strategies to influence RFP/RFI language, securing advantageous positioning for Curriculum Associates’ products in state and district markets.Built and sustained relationships with key state influencers, including departments of education, legislators, and governors’ offices, advancing Curriculum Associates’ mission and visibility.Directed state lobbyist activities, aligning policy advocacy and sales strategies to achieve both regulatory compliance and market expansion.Delivered high-level presentations to national organizations, cementing Curriculum Associates’ role in the state marketplace and policy discussions.Analyzed complex educational policies and requirements, translating them for internal teams to inform product development and address market opportunities effectively.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Extensive experience in developing and implementing large-scale statewide academic assessment programs as well as managing talented staff. Successfully transitioned the Oklahoma School Testing Program to ensure results provide value and a strong indication of whether 350,000+ students are on-track for success in college and career.Strong expertise in writing and evaluating technical requests for proposals (RFPs) optimized for cost-effectiveness, and ultimately reduced the cost of state assessment contracts by 30 million dollars.Engaged in ongoing collaboration with other interagency divisions to ensure the state assessment program is supportive of cross-divisional goals. Strongly guided the current design of Oklahoma State's cohesive assessment system aligned with the central tenets and requirements of the Every Student Succeeds Act, including serving as a peer reviewer for the U.S. Department of Education's assessment peer review process.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Managed and administered all aspects of the statewide academic assessment program serving over 500 local school districts. Supervised all development phases and transition to a new science assessment program based upon the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Collaborated in the development of information technology deliverables for large-scale online assessments, including business and functional requirements, graphical user interface designs, technical communications, and procurement solicitations and evaluations.Engaged with internal and external stakeholders to continuously improve deliverables, incorporate innovative ideas or requests, and ensure the assessment program supported the needs and goals of the Office of Accountability, Office of Instruction, the Office of Special Education Services, and the Office of School Support.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Managed all aspects of the State Science Assessment Program and the Academic Assessment Monitoring Program.Improved state assessment accessibility through collaboration with experts to design and implement policies and practices that mirror best practices in large-scale assessment accessibility for special populations. Developed new administrative rules for state-defined nonstandard accommodations that were codified into state rules.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Analyzed data from a variety of sources to evaluate local special education programs.

Midwest City, Ok

Master Of Education (M.Ed.), Science Education

Activities and Societies: Research Assistant & Grant WritingEmphasis in Biology Education. Action research in science learning.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Microbiology

School Psychometry, Postgraduate Certificate

Administer and interpret individualized cognitive abilities and achievement testing. Provide recommendations and summative reporting based.