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:
- Michael Vaden-Kiernan, PhD, Director of Research & Evaluation
- Melissa Dodson, PhD, Evaluation Manager
- Brenda Arellano, PhD, Research Associate
- Erin Atwood, PhD, Research Specialist
- Nance Bell, PhD, Research Associate
- Veronica Brinson, PhD, Research Associate
- Sarah Caverly, PhD, Project Director
- Carlton Fong, BA, 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 Specialist
- Maria Rodriguez, Administrative Assistant
- Debra Rodriguez, Research Assistant
- Kate Sullivan, PhD, Research Specialist
- Laura Torres, Research Intern
Career Opportunities
- Research Specialist or Research Associate (more than 1 may be hired)
- Field Staff Opportunity (Temporary Part-Time Consultants) (more than 1 may be hired)
Professional Development
In this session you will learn about a theory of change and tools for designing and carrying out an evaluation plan.
