Our Team
Dr. Kathy Haynie
Kathy Haynie is the Director of Haynie Research and Evaluation, specializing in STEM educational evaluation and research with an emphasis on K-16 computer science education, science education, math education, educational assessment, and STEM classroom implementation. She started Haynie Research and Evaluation in 2002; prior to that, she worked for Educational Testing Service for 9 years. She has taught courses at Rutgers University, San Jose State University, and Dominican College. Dr. Haynie received her Ph.D. in educational psychology from Stanford University, her M.Ed. in educational statistics and measurement from Rutgers University, and her B.A. in mathematics and music from Oberlin College. She has 28 years’ experience in educational research and evaluation.
Kathy Haynie is the Director of Haynie Research and Evaluation, specializing in STEM educational evaluation and research with an emphasis on K-16 computer science education, science education, math education, educational assessment, and STEM classroom implementation. She started Haynie Research and Evaluation in 2002; prior to that, she worked for Educational Testing Service for 9 years. She has taught courses at Rutgers University, San Jose State University, and Dominican College. Dr. Haynie received her Ph.D. in educational psychology from Stanford University, her M.Ed. in educational statistics and measurement from Rutgers University, and her B.A. in mathematics and music from Oberlin College. She has 28 years’ experience in educational research and evaluation.
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Dr. Jennifer Albert (since January 2015)
Jennifer Albert received her Ph.D. in Science Education from North Carolina State University and has an M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction from Austin Peay State University. She also specializes in STEM educational evaluation and research with an emphasis on K-16 computer science education, science education, educational assessment, and STEM classroom implementation. She has worked on several grants specializing in broadening participation of underrepresented minorities, particularly in rural schools. She taught high school science and both undergrad and graduate courses in Science Education (Instructional Technology, Research Methods, etc.), helping to convert the science education Master's program to be completely online. She is currently Director of The STEM Center of Excellence at The Citadel.
Jennifer Albert received her Ph.D. in Science Education from North Carolina State University and has an M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction from Austin Peay State University. She also specializes in STEM educational evaluation and research with an emphasis on K-16 computer science education, science education, educational assessment, and STEM classroom implementation. She has worked on several grants specializing in broadening participation of underrepresented minorities, particularly in rural schools. She taught high school science and both undergrad and graduate courses in Science Education (Instructional Technology, Research Methods, etc.), helping to convert the science education Master's program to be completely online. She is currently Director of The STEM Center of Excellence at The Citadel.
Dr. Siobhan Cooney (since July 2015)
Dr. Siobhan Cooney is Principal Consultant of Cooney Collaborative, LLC. She has over 12 years of experience in program development and evaluation with particular expertise in educational and social programs for children and adolescents. Prior to founding Cooney Collaborative, she was a Research Scientist at the College Board, a Research Associate at Branch Associates, a consultant at Public/Private Ventures, and an Outreach Specialist at the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Since 2012, Dr. Cooney has been a board member for the Eastern Evaluation Research Society. Dr. Cooney holds a PhD in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Wisconsin - Madison, a Master's in Child Development from UC - Davis and a Bachelor's in Psychology from Carnegie Mellon University.
Dr. Siobhan Cooney is Principal Consultant of Cooney Collaborative, LLC. She has over 12 years of experience in program development and evaluation with particular expertise in educational and social programs for children and adolescents. Prior to founding Cooney Collaborative, she was a Research Scientist at the College Board, a Research Associate at Branch Associates, a consultant at Public/Private Ventures, and an Outreach Specialist at the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Since 2012, Dr. Cooney has been a board member for the Eastern Evaluation Research Society. Dr. Cooney holds a PhD in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Wisconsin - Madison, a Master's in Child Development from UC - Davis and a Bachelor's in Psychology from Carnegie Mellon University.
Dr. Hetal Thukral (since January 2017)
Dr. Thukral is an expert in research and evaluation, and has conducted extensive literature reviews, collected and analyzed data, and presented results of State-, district-, school- and group-level analyses to a variety of stakeholders. Her understanding and use of advanced quantitative methods is broad, and includes descriptive analyses, regression analyses and Hierarchical Linear Modeling (HLM). She works daily with large datasets and is able to write technical and general papers to a wide range of audiences. Dr. Thukral has over 11 years of experience in designing, implementing and evaluating international and domestic programs and surveys. Dr. Thukral serves as the Senior Technical Advisor for School to School International. She previously served as the Harvard Strategic Data Fellow with the Strategic Data Project at Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) in Maryland. Prior to joining the HCPSS, Dr. Thukral was a Program Manager with Education Development Center (EDC) as the implementing partner for USAID-funded education projects. She has experience working on projects in Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Guyana, as well as domestically with State and Local Education agencies. Her education background includes a Masters in International Education and a PhD in Education Policy at the University of Maryland College Park, with a Special Certificate in Measurement and Statistics. She is also an expert in SPSS and in data visualization software, and is fluent in Hindi, Urdu and Gujarati
Dr. Thukral is an expert in research and evaluation, and has conducted extensive literature reviews, collected and analyzed data, and presented results of State-, district-, school- and group-level analyses to a variety of stakeholders. Her understanding and use of advanced quantitative methods is broad, and includes descriptive analyses, regression analyses and Hierarchical Linear Modeling (HLM). She works daily with large datasets and is able to write technical and general papers to a wide range of audiences. Dr. Thukral has over 11 years of experience in designing, implementing and evaluating international and domestic programs and surveys. Dr. Thukral serves as the Senior Technical Advisor for School to School International. She previously served as the Harvard Strategic Data Fellow with the Strategic Data Project at Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) in Maryland. Prior to joining the HCPSS, Dr. Thukral was a Program Manager with Education Development Center (EDC) as the implementing partner for USAID-funded education projects. She has experience working on projects in Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Guyana, as well as domestically with State and Local Education agencies. Her education background includes a Masters in International Education and a PhD in Education Policy at the University of Maryland College Park, with a Special Certificate in Measurement and Statistics. She is also an expert in SPSS and in data visualization software, and is fluent in Hindi, Urdu and Gujarati
Dr. David Lopez (since January 2017)
Dr. Lopez Albert received his Ph.D. in Social Psychology from Kent State University. He then completed a two-year post-doctoral research fellowship (1993-1995) in Lifespan Developmental Psychology & Multivariate Statistics at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development & Education in Berlin, Germany. His academic research focuses on the cognitive and motivation processes involved in student learning, i.e., memory, attention, problem solving, goal setting, academic motivation, and task persistence. His research experience includes laboratory experiments, random assignment and control studies, large sample surveys, instrument design and validation (including the parallel development and validation of multiple language versions of assessment tools), training intervention studies, and program evaluations (formative and summative). Currently, Dr. Lopez owns a statistical analysis company, iAnalytics, LLC.
Dr. Lopez Albert received his Ph.D. in Social Psychology from Kent State University. He then completed a two-year post-doctoral research fellowship (1993-1995) in Lifespan Developmental Psychology & Multivariate Statistics at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development & Education in Berlin, Germany. His academic research focuses on the cognitive and motivation processes involved in student learning, i.e., memory, attention, problem solving, goal setting, academic motivation, and task persistence. His research experience includes laboratory experiments, random assignment and control studies, large sample surveys, instrument design and validation (including the parallel development and validation of multiple language versions of assessment tools), training intervention studies, and program evaluations (formative and summative). Currently, Dr. Lopez owns a statistical analysis company, iAnalytics, LLC.
Nora Numkena (since May 2014-May 2017)
Nora Numkena, a Spokane Tribal member, has a background in counseling and behavioral health. Her varied evaluation experiences includes census-taking, surveying for the Spokane Indian Housing Authority (determining the number and size of homes on the reservation), surveying for counseling intake, serving as a program manager for behavioral health (including budget and resource allocations), working with the Head Start Decca system doing children’s mental health observations, and working with addicted pregnant woman (PCAP through the University of Washington Medical Department).
Nora Numkena, a Spokane Tribal member, has a background in counseling and behavioral health. Her varied evaluation experiences includes census-taking, surveying for the Spokane Indian Housing Authority (determining the number and size of homes on the reservation), surveying for counseling intake, serving as a program manager for behavioral health (including budget and resource allocations), working with the Head Start Decca system doing children’s mental health observations, and working with addicted pregnant woman (PCAP through the University of Washington Medical Department).
Dr. Sheryl Packman (October 2011-February 2017)
Dr. Packman is the President of Gator Analytics. Since 2001, Sheryl has provided research, evaluation, and psychometric consulting services to a variety of companies in the educational and sports fields. Her expertise is in assessment design for summative, formative, and psychological purposes, item analysis, designing and conducting research studies, quantitative and qualitative data analyses, report-writing, survey development, grant writing, program evaluation, and project management. Before becoming a full-time consultant in 2011, Sheryl worked at the College Board and contributed to the AP®, SAT®, PSAT/NMSQT®, CLEP®, and ACCUPLACER® testing programs. Sheryl received her Ph.D. in educational psychology and M.S.Ed. in counseling psychology from Fordham University, and her B.S. in psychology from University of Florida. She is an active member of the American Educational Research Association and the National Council on Measurement in Education.
Dr. Packman is the President of Gator Analytics. Since 2001, Sheryl has provided research, evaluation, and psychometric consulting services to a variety of companies in the educational and sports fields. Her expertise is in assessment design for summative, formative, and psychological purposes, item analysis, designing and conducting research studies, quantitative and qualitative data analyses, report-writing, survey development, grant writing, program evaluation, and project management. Before becoming a full-time consultant in 2011, Sheryl worked at the College Board and contributed to the AP®, SAT®, PSAT/NMSQT®, CLEP®, and ACCUPLACER® testing programs. Sheryl received her Ph.D. in educational psychology and M.S.Ed. in counseling psychology from Fordham University, and her B.S. in psychology from University of Florida. She is an active member of the American Educational Research Association and the National Council on Measurement in Education.