Research Consulting and Collaborations

I support K-12 schools, districts, research labs, and education nonprofits with equity-centered measurement and practical analytics. My work combines Critical Whiteness Studies and QuantCrit with meticulous instrument design and transparent analysis, enabling evidence to inform real decisions in classrooms and systems.

If you have a project idea, are interested in collaborating, or need help with data analysis, I'd be delighted to connect! Please reach out through the form linked below to explore potential collaboration opportunities.

How can I help?

Measurement and instrument design, including Rasch and partial credit modeling, rating scale analysis, item development, and differential item functioning reviews
Study design and analytics, including multilevel models, SEM, quantile regression, power analysis, and sampling plans
Equity reviews and QuantCrit integration for surveys, protocols, and score use
Reporting and translation, including technical memos, decision-read briefs, and dashboards in R or Tableau
Capacity building for district and school teams through coaching and working sessions

Typical engagements:

Validating a classroom or school climate measure and documenting validity evidence
Redesigning a district survey with fairness checks and DIF analyses
Building a progress monitoring pipeline for school mental health supports tied to referral pathways
Auditing an item bank for bias and use

What to expect:

Submit the inquiry form below
Short fit call to clarify goals, data, and timelines
Scope, approach, and estimate
Agreement and timeline
Delivery, handoff, and optional coaching

Common Deliverables:
Annotated code, technical memo, validity evidence summary, cleaned data and metadata, dashboard or brief with concrete next steps, and a short walkthrough for your team.

Guest Lecturing and Speaking

I deliver talks and guest lectures that connect critical perspectives with practical methods for K-12 practice. If you are interested in a guest lecture or speaking engagement, I would be glad to connect. Please use the form below to share your audience, topic, and date options.

Topics:

Whiteness in classrooms, teacher education, and accountability
QuantCrit for measurement and analysis
Rasch modeling, rating scales, and DIF for fairness and use
Equity-focused survey design and score reporting
Building school mental health systems in K to 12

Formats:

Keynotes
Invited talks
Course guest lectures
Brown bags
Workshops
Panel discussions

Sessions can be virtual or in-person and are typically 45, 60, or 90 minutes. Longer formats include half-day or full-day workshops with applied activities.

Audiences:

Undergraduate and graduate courses, teacher education programs, district professional learning, research teams, and community partners.