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Experienced K-16 educational researcher with particular expertise in multi-site analyses of complex initiatives. Experience includes interaction with high-level clients and stakeholders, as well as project management and leadership in the following projects:· Research on best practices in holistic advising at the postsecondary level· Evaluation of postsecondary performance funding initiatives, multiple measures placement, and developmental education reform· Study of personalized… Show more Experienced K-16 educational researcher with particular expertise in multi-site analyses of complex initiatives. Experience includes interaction with high-level clients and stakeholders, as well as project management and leadership in the following projects:· Research on best practices in holistic advising at the postsecondary level· Evaluation of postsecondary performance funding initiatives, multiple measures placement, and developmental education reform· Study of personalized, competency-based education in four states and districts· Evaluation of 21st Century Community Learning Centers in Philadelphia and Camden· Study of postsecondary Student Success Centers across 16 states· Evaluation of the Community Schools initiative in Philadelphia· Analysis of alternative teacher preparation policies and programs nationwide· Research on the value of professional development requirements in New Jersey· Evaluation of college pipeline programs for low-income students· Management of the evaluation of technical assistance initiatives provided to multiple states on increasing college completion rates· Development of recommendations on the creation of online tools to support the work of college access organizations· Contribution to briefs and analyses on education policy issues, including teacher evaluation and performance pay, local school governance, charter school authorization, school vouchers and alternative teacher certification. Show less

Contributed to the successful Delaware Race to the Top funding application to the United States Department of Education, provided state and national policy analysis, drafted proposals for legislation and regulation and developed materials for the Delaware Education Policy Institute.

Provided data analysis and support on the Evaluation of the Children’s First Initiative (CFI) in the New York City Public School System.

Conducted interviews and analysis on state standards approval processes for the Committee on State Standards in Education in preparation for a series of workshops on common academic standards.

Master Of Science, Public Policy

Bachelor, American Studies