Melissa Dodson

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Director of Operations and Support of Institutional Materials and Implementation @
Melissa Dodson's Location
Austin, Texas, United States, United States
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About Melissa Dodson

Melissa Dodson, Ph.D. is Director of Operations and Support in the Division of Instructional Materials and Implementation (IMI) at the Texas Education Agency (TEA). In this role, she leads a team of Project Managers to support implementation of a portfolio of initiatives to support high-fidelity implementation of high-quality instructional materials. She has more than 20 years of experience partnering with K-12, post-secondary, and state agencies, as well as industry leaders and community members to build broad capacity to improve education for underserved and underrepresented students. She has directed a variety of education grants and contracts at local, state, and federal levels and with foundations. She's a member of the Women in Leadership Legacy (WILL) in Austin, Texas.

Melissa Dodson's Current Company Details
The Texas Education Agency

The Texas Education Agency

Director of Operations and Support of Institutional Materials and Implementation
Melissa Dodson Work Experience Details
  • The Texas Education Agency
    Director Of Operations And Support For The Division Of Instructional Materials And Implementation
    The Texas Education Agency Dec 2021 - Present
  • Independent
    Consultant
    Independent Dec 2018 - Dec 2021
    Melissa Dodson works as a consultant to the American Institutes for Research to provide support to the UTeach Institute and four partnering universities (The University of Houston, Louisiana State University, The University of North Texas, and The University of Texas at Austin) as they participate in a Network Improvement Community. The goal is to strengthen Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) teacher certification through alternative post-baccalaureate and undergraduate computer science pathways. She assists the partners to use continuous improvement science through plan-do-study-act (PDSA) cycles to improve recruitment practices and teacher candidates’ on-line field experiences. This work is funded by a U.S. Department Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED) grant.She is a Board Member of the American STEM Alliance and writes proposals for funding a strategic plan to launch the nonprofit organization.
  • American Institutes For Research
    Principal Researcher And Deputy Director Of The Rel Southwest
    American Institutes For Research Jan 2015 - Dec 2018
    Arlington, Virginia, Us
    Melissa Dodson was a Principal Researcher and Deputy Director of the Regional Education Laboratory for the Southwest. She oversaw major initiatives of federal, state, and local education programs and policies. She provided operations supports for program and evaluation projects, including overall strategic direction, client management, and collaboration between partners. She convened stakeholders from K-12, higher education, and the community; developed common agendas; identified and/or developed interventions; identified and/or developed measures of progress and effectiveness; gathered data; revised and improved policies and practices. She assisted with oversight of the REL Southwest Governing Board, comprised of education leaders fro the five state region.
  • Sedl
    Director, Deputy Director Rel Southwest
    Sedl Jan 2011 - Jan 2015
    Austin, Tx, Us
    Melissa Dodson was a Director, Supervisor, and Deputy Director of the REL Southwest with SEDL's Research and Evaluation (R&E) unit. She served on the SEDL Management Council and provided direction and leadership for the organization. She developed the strategic plan for the Research and Evaluation department; set goals, objectives, and priorities; developed measurable benchmarks and outcomes; and identified potential funding streams. She served as budget authority and provided oversight and quality assurance for major federal contracts. She managed and supervised staff, encouraging creative and innovative thinking and excellence.
  • The University Of Texas At Austin
    Manager Of Program Replication
    The University Of Texas At Austin Jan 2007 - Jan 2011
    Austin, Tx, Us
    Melissa Dodson helped launch the UTeach Institute and was a major contributor to the strategic plan to support sustainability and expansion of UTeach at partner universities, now totaling over 47 universities across the nation. She designed and oversaw the design and evaluation of the implementation plan, managed project staff, work plans, budgets, timelines, and products toward clear outcomes with high expectations for quality. She represented the Institute at universities interested in replicating the program, meetings, and other events.
  • Sedl
    Program Associate
    Sedl May 2003 - Dec 2006
    Austin, Tx, Us
  • University Of Texas At Austin
    Uteach Evaluator And Student Advisor
    University Of Texas At Austin Aug 1999 - Dec 2003
    Austin, Tx, Us

Melissa Dodson Skills

Program Evaluation Qualitative Research Higher Education Grant Writing Program Development Research Design Research Curriculum Development Grants Statistics Teaching Instructional Design Quantitative Research Curriculum Design Data Analysis Proposal Writing Strategic Planning Spss Nonprofit Organizations Fundraising Community Outreach Management Policy Analysis Educational Leadership K 12 Education Public Speaking Staff Development Leadership Editing Program Management Education Teacher Training

Melissa Dodson Education Details

  • The University Of Texas At Austin
    The University Of Texas At Austin
    Educational Psychology
  • The University Of Texas At Austin
    The University Of Texas At Austin
    Psychology And English Literature

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Melissa Dodson attended The University Of Texas At Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin.

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