Expert Directory

Education experts from the Annenberg Institute for School Reform are available for media interviews. Their areas of expertise range from urban education and teacher quality to community organizing for education reform. Please contact press@annenberginstitute.org to request an interview with any of the staff members below.

Experts

Warren Simmons, Executive Director
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Michael Grady, Deputy Director
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Richard Gray, Director of Community Organizing and Engagement – National
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Ellen Foley, Associate Director of District Redesign
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Michelle Renee, Senior Research Associate
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Areas of Expertise

Achievement Gap
Warren Simmons
Richard Gray

College Readiness
Ellen Foley

Community Organizing for Education Reform
Richard Gray
Michelle Renee

Data and Statistics
Ellen Foley

District Reform
Michael Grady
Ellen Foley

Extended Learning
Warren Simmons
Ellen Foley

Finance and Funding
Ellen Foley

Parent Involvement
Richard Gray

Race and Diversity
Warren Simmons

Urban Education
Warren Simmons
Michael Grady
Michelle Renee

Urban School Reform
Richard Gray

Youth Organizing
Michelle Renee