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Emily Persons, Ph.D.
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Emily Persons, Ph.D., is the Senior Director of Research & Evaluation at Modern Classrooms Project.13 She is an education researcher with expertise in research design, program evaluation, and quantitative data analysis.1
Education and Background
Emily earned her Ph.D. in Sociology from Duke University in 2020, where she focused on education policy, organizational theory, and stratification.2 She also holds a Master of Arts in Education Policy and Management from Harvard Graduate School of Education and a bachelor's degree in Sociology from Princeton University.12
Professional Experience
In her role at Modern Classrooms Project, Emily is dedicated to making data and research accessible to empower stakeholders in improving educational practices and performance.1 Her research examines the consequences of school organizational structure on equity and how students and families experience classrooms and schools.2
Previous Work
Prior to her current position, Emily's professional experience includes:
- Data Strategy Fellow at Cesar Chavez PCS
- Graduate Research Assistant at Duke University
- Management Analyst in the Office of Data Management in Washington, DC
- Race to the Top Fellow in Honolulu, HI
- Achievement Coach in Washington, DC2
Skills and Interests
Emily has expertise in quantitative and computational methods, as well as various software and programming skills.2 Outside of work, she enjoys trying new recipes, deadlifting, and finding cozy coffee shops.1
Emily Persons is currently based in Raleigh, North Carolina.1
