About Us
Improving teaching and learning has always been at the heart of SEDL's work. But to do so, we need to know which strategies work best and in what settings. Our Research and Evaluation department conducts research and evaluates education programs to determine what works in the field. We then use their findings to help improve education outcomes for schools, teachers, families, and children.
Research and Evaluation Staff:
- Melissa Dodson, PhD, Evaluation Manager
- Michael Vaden-Kiernan, PhD, Director of Research & Evaluation
- Brenda Arellano, PhD, Research Associate
- Nance Bell, PhD, Research Associate
- Veronica Brinson, PhD, Research Associate
- Sarah Caverly, PhD, Project Director
- Laura Costello, PhD, Research Specialist
- Grace Fleming, Research Assistant
- Amanda Frenzel, BS, Administrative Assistant
- Jason LaTurner, PhD, Research Associate
- Jack Lumbley, BA, Research Associate
- Erin McCann, PhD, Project Director
- Lisa Raphael, PhD, Research Associate
- Maria Rodriguez, Administrative Assistant
- Debra Rodriguez, MEd, Research Assistant
- Shana Shaw, Research Specialist
- Kate Sullivan, PhD, Research Specialist
- Robin Zuniga, Research Associate
