Ceri Dean Appointed McREL Vice President for Field Services
August 28, 2006
Denver
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Dr. Ceri Dean has been appointed Vice President for Field Services at Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL), a Denver-based non-profit organization devoted to helping educators use research to improve student achievement.
A former mathematics teacher, Dr. Dean earned her Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction from the University of Connecticut. She has worked at McREL for nearly 14 years, providing training and consultation to educators from around the nation and writing numerous publications, including What Works in Classroom Instruction and Keeping the Focus on Learning. Most recently, she led a five-year effort to develop and test McREL's innovative approach to school improvement, called Success in Sight.
As Vice President for Field Services, she will lead a team of 30-plus education experts who provide training and consulting to educators worldwide in a wide array of areas, including teaching and learning, leadership, and school and systems change. She will also continue to serve as the Director for the North Central Comprehensive Center, which provides school improvement services to the states of Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
"Ceri Dean is one of the best minds in the country working to improve schools and classrooms," said McREL President and CEO Tim Waters. "I have utmost confidence in her ability to lead our Field Services group and to contribute to the success of our organization as a member of our management team."
"I am excited about the opportunity to lead this group of bright, talented, and dedicated professionals," said Dean. "I look forward to expanding the impact and reach of our Field Services group while maintaining our commitment to providing our clients with the highest quality services available that truly make a difference for all students."
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McREL is a nationally recognized, private, nonprofit organization located in Denver, Colo., dedicated to improving education for all students through applied research, product development and service. In 2005, McREL provided research-based guidance to educators and policymakers in 45 states in the U.S. and 3 foreign countries.
