Tracey Roden

Tracey Roden, Ed.D. has an extensive work history in the education field. Tracey currently holds the position of Vice President of Product at RethinkEd, a role they started in April 2023. Prior to this, they worked at Frog Street as the Director of Learning and then the Director of Assessment and Research from January 2019 to April 2023.

From 2012 to 2018, Tracey held various positions at Istation, including Vice President of Curriculum and Research and Senior Vice President of Curriculum, Research & Proposals. In these roles, they were responsible for overseeing the planning and production of curricular content, student assessments, and research foundations for the company's e-learning program. Tracey also provided training and mentoring for staff, developed assessment materials, and analyzed user data to improve product design.

Before joining Istation, Tracey worked at Plano ISD as a Bilingual/ESL Literacy Specialist from 2003 to 2005. In this role, they wrote and implemented professional development programs, trained teachers, and analyzed test data to provide targeted instruction to English Language Learners.

From 2001 to 2004, Tracey worked at The International Institute of Literacy Learning as a National Trainer/Curriculum Writer. Tracey designed and delivered professional development programs on early literacy and collaborated with renowned authors and illustrators.

Tracey's career in education began at Dallas ISD, where they worked as a Kindergarten/First Grade Teacher from 1997 to 2003. Tracey also served as a department chairman and conducted staff development training.

Earlier in their career, Tracey worked as a Center Director at Children's World Learning Centers, where they supervised staff and achieved NAEYC Accreditation.

Overall, Tracey Roden, Ed.D. has diverse experience in curriculum development, assessment, research, teacher training, and leadership in the education industry.

Tracey Roden, Ed.D. obtained their B.A. in Elementary Education from LSU Shreveport in 1993. Tracey went on to earn their M.Ed. in Elementary Education from Texas A&M University-Commerce in 2004. Most recently, they completed their Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Curriculum and Instruction from Texas A&M University-Commerce in 2022. Additionally, they hold multiple certifications from the Texas State Board for Educator Certification, including Early Childhood Education (Grades PK-KG) and Elementary Self-Contained (Grades 1-8).