Studied Astronomy and Physics at University of Maryland
Data Science MS from Columbia University 2011
Currently Associate Director of Data Analytics at Uncommon Schools
What is a charter school?
A charter school is an independently run public school granted greater flexibility in its operations, in return for greater accountability for performance. The “charter” establishing each school is a performance contract detailing the school's mission, program, students served, performance goals, and methods of assessment.
Uncommon Schools
Established in 1997 (oldest school opened - North Star Academy in Newark); 2005 - CMO formed
83% Free and reduced meal population
Intensive PD for teachers & leaders; Partnerships with local districts to deliver PD; Summer Teaching Fellows diversity recruitment program; Camp Uncommon
What kind of data do we work with?
Assessments: Interim assessments
Exams: Common Core aligned state exams, SAT, PSAT, APs, …etc
