About

Our work is built on a comprehensive and strategic approach to gather, synthesize, and utilize state-specific data to better understand the impact of educator pipeline policies and practice on teacher effectiveness.

Collect & House Data

We house a robust data infrastructure to capture more nuanced information about our educator workforce.

Communicate Results & Impact

We turn grounded data into actionable information to propel educator and economic impact.

Connect & Leverage Insights

We stay curious and learn from and with educators, policymakers, and other community members working to advance education.

OUR TEAM

SC TEACHER is led by of a dynamic team of professionals boasting decades of collective experience in the field of education.

P. Ann Byrd, Ed.D.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & LEAD STRATEGIST

Thomas E. Hodges, Ph.D.

FOUNDING DIRECTOR

Cindy Van Buren, Ph.D.

OPERATIONS & CONSORTIUM STRATEGIST

Kristy Sokol

OPERATIONS & STRATEGY MANAGER

Regina E. Ciphrah, Ph.D.

SENIOR CONSULTANT

Christine DiStefano, Ph.D.

SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW

Matthew Irvin, Ph.D.

SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW

Angela Starrett, Ph.D.

SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW

Ashlee Lewis, Ph.D.

SENIOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE

Collect & House Data

Communicate Results & Impact

Connect & Leverage Insights

OUR TEAM

P. Ann Byrd, Ed.D.

Thomas E. Hodges, Ph.D.

Cindy Van Buren, Ph.D.

Kristy Sokol

Regina E. Ciphrah, Ph.D.

Christine DiStefano, Ph.D.

Matthew Irvin, Ph.D.

Angela Starrett, Ph.D.

Ashlee Lewis, Ph.D.

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