About the Evaluator
I have been an educational writer, editor, and researcher since 1988. My goal is to help educators and the community better understand teaching and learning so that they can make the most of educational resources. My work includes research analysis, national surveys, controlled field studies, classes and training for educational professionals and community learners, outdoor education, and both peer-reviewed and non-technical publications designed to reach a variety of stakeholders. In the National Science Foundation world, I have consulted on ATE, ITEST, BPC, S-STEM, GK-12, and other grant programs.
Evaluation Background
I specialize in...
- Qualitative methods
- Quantitative methods
- Mixed methods
- Participatory evaluation approaches
I have worked with projects in the areas of:
- ATE projects
- NSF projects other than ATE (e.g., IUSE, S-STEM, AISL, HSI, ADVANCE)
- Projects at two-year colleges
- STEM education projects supported by funder other than NSF
Training and Certifications
- Graduate coursework in evaluation
- Professional development workshops, webinars, or online courses on evaluation
Outside of Work, I enjoy...
… sailing, nordic skiing, playing fiddle, working on our house.
A Successful Evaluation...
… improves the program. It provides the program’s leaders with information they need to better serve participants. Depending on the rigor of the methods, it may also provide generalizable advice to similar programs and contribute to theory.
My Working Style...
… involves regular communication with program leaders, both receiving updates from them and my providing rapid feedback from my investigations with program participants.
EvaluATE is supported by the National Science Foundation under grant number 2332143. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed on this site are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.