Ed. D Melissa Hogan

Melissa Hogan, Ed. D has extensive experience in the field of education, with a focus on assessment and efficacy research. Currently, they serve as the Director of Efficacy Research at BrainPOP, where they provide strategic direction and contributes to the design and development of assessment and efficacy studies. Melissa'srole involves optimizing learning outcomes, cost savings, and efficiency, as well as integrating research capabilities and innovative technologies. Melissa previously worked at Illuminate Education, Inc., where they held several roles, including Learning & Development Product Manager and Interim Executive Director of Professional Learning. In these positions, they managed teams, collaborated with internal departments, and developed scalable professional learning strategies. Before that, Melissa worked as the Manager of Assessment Content Training and NGSS Project Director at Illuminate Education, Inc., where they delivered content training and played a key role in developing the NGSS Assessment Product. In addition, Melissa was the Curriculum and Assessment Specialist, responsible for building and managing the development of Math custom assessments for districts across the country. Prior to their work at Illuminate Education, Inc., they co-founded Pike Creek Charter Middle School and served as the Chief Academic Officer. In this role, they developed the school's strategic vision and educational design, established partnerships, and authored the charter application. Melissa also worked as an Educational Data Coach for Delaware Public Schools across the state at Wireless Generation, where they led professional learning communities and implemented data-driven initiatives. Lastly, they were the Dean of Curriculum and Instruction at a charter school, where they analyzed and evaluated curriculum, coordinated assessments, and presented data to stakeholders. Throughout their career, Melissa has demonstrated expertise in instructional design, professional development, and data analysis.

Melissa Hogan, Ed. D has a Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Education, and Public Policy from the University of Delaware, which they obtained from 2004 to 2008. Melissa then pursued a Master's degree in School Leadership at Wilmington University, completing it from 2009 to 2010. Following that, Melissa obtained a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership from Wilmington University, attending from 2011 to 2014.

In addition to their formal education, Melissa Hogan holds several certifications. These include a General Education K-8 certification, a Principal/Assistant Principal K-12 certification, and a School Leader I certification. However, specific information regarding the institutions they obtained these certifications from and the exact dates of their acquisition is unavailable.