I am an educational researcher with more than a decade of experience applying quantitative methods to large-scale research and evaluation projects in the field of K-12 public education. I am currently director of research for Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS), a district located in metro Atlanta and one of the largest school systems in the United States.
One of my primary research interests is the development and application of early warning systems, essentially addressing the complex question: How do we best identify student risk accurately and early enough, with the least bias possible, and in a way that is most useful for stakeholders?
My training is in the more traditional aspects of research and statistical methods for education, but I am also deeply interested in data science. I am skilled in statistical programming and project workflow (a devoted R/RStudio/tidyverse enthusiast, who also knows a little SQL and Python), as well as a strong supporter of open science.
Outside of my working life, I enjoy songwriting, exploring the natural wonders and hiking trails of North Georgia with my kids, and trying to be a little less mediocre at weightlifting.
PhD in Educational Psychology, 2013
University of Georgia
MA in Educational Psychology, 2010
University of Georgia
BA in Psychology, 2003
University of Tennessee-Knoxville
I have a decade of experience working as an educational researcher in K-12 settings—applying my skills with large-scale data analysis, quantitative methods, and data science to build predictive models, develop school accountability metrics, create visualization tools, evaluate programs, and produce customized summary reports. If you are looking for a consultant with my skills, I’d love to hear about the work you have in mind.