After completing her doctoral studies, Susan worked as an associate at the National Center for the Improvement of Educational Assessment, where she partnered with states and national organizations to promote quality in educational assessment and accountability systems.
In 2019, Susan launched Lyons Assessment Consulting, which quickly became a leader in supporting innovation in educational assessment and accountability. Lyons Assessment Consulting services include supporting the strategic design of assessment and accountability systems, leading research, and serving as technical advisors to large and complex projects.
Finance
Maddie Criag is an essential part of the Lyons Assessment Consulting team and expertly handles all of our bookkeeping, invoicing, and financial reporting needs. Maddie is a certified QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor and specializes in helping service-based small businesses manage their finances.
Executive Assistant
Eneida Davis brings a versatile skill set and 15 years of experience in HR, banking, investments, and healthcare. Before joining Lyons Assessment Consulting, Eneida spent two years supporting executives in the healthcare sector. With extensive experience in HR, she is committed to addressing and supporting human resource needs, ensuring that individuals and organizations thrive. She is deeply passionate about community involvement and strives to make a positive impact through her work.
Postdoctoral Associate
Dr. Clarissa Deverel-Rico is a Postdoctoral Researcher at BSCS Science Learning. Clarissa was a middle school science teacher before pursuing a doctorate in STEM education. Her research interests are located at the intersection of science learning, assessment, and equity; seeing assessment as a central part of designing learning environments that start with students.
Research Associate
Sam Ihlenfeldt is a doctoral student at the University of Minnesota. Sam is passionate about improving communication around assessment and is actively engaged in research at local, state, and industry levels. With a keen interest in creating more equitable educational systems, Sam’s work contributes to the advancement of effective testing methodologies and empowers stakeholders in the field.
Postdoctoral Associate
Dr. Miranda’s journey began at a Peruvian think tank where, driven by the need to address inequities in education, she decided to pursue a Ph.D. in quantitative methods in education. Her research interests encompass educational measurement, validity and fairness, as well as bilingual education and social and emotional competencies.
Publications
Miriam Taveras is a first-generation immigrant Latina from the Dominican Republic and moved to the United STates to pursue a career in editing and book marketing. Miriam is a graduate student at Emerson College and works with the Lyons Assessment Consulting team to edit and polish our publications.
Consultant
Dr. Jeri Thompson combines her knowledge of educational systems to provide support for instruction, curriculum, assessments and accountability purposes. She has spent 40 years in public education, part-time faculty at universities in Maryland and Rhode Island, and at the Center for Assessment. Dr. Thompson’s desire is for all students to engage in high quality and equitable instruction and assessment practices.
