About the Evaluator
I’m an educator, strategist, and entrepreneur whose skills show through best when something needs to be examined closely, pressure-tested, have its quality elevated, or simply requires a sincere dose of clarity. Here’s how my brain works: I look for blind spots, question assumptions, push ideas to their limits, and mentally simulate what happens next. So I started a company that operates the same way: Thought Knockout (thoughtknockout.com) turns that approach into independent critical review, strategic pressure-testing, and clearer next moves for people and organizations building what matters. I’d love to learn more about the work you’re planning (or already have underway) and see where my expertise and skill set can support growth and achievement.
Evaluation Background
I specialize in...
- Qualitative methods
- Quantitative methods
- Mixed methods
I have worked with projects in the areas of:
- 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...
…spending time with my Family – especially outside!
A Successful Evaluation...
… is one where quality and clarity have both been elevated, and the end-user knows how to run with your recommendations and feedback.
My Working Style...
…is flexible. I like to be collaborative (communication is truly key) when needed — going through sprints with check-ins and debriefs where and when useful.
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.