Clarissa R. Jackson, PhD, is a PreK-12 Literacy Specialist for the Center of Applied Research and Educational Improvement (CAREI). She is a certified national facilitator for Language Essential for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) and is…

Sara Kemper, Ph.D., is a former 5th grade teacher who is passionate about reimagining schools to foster high-quality and equitable learning environments. She currently works as a Research Associate at CAREI, where she specializes in applied research and evaluation projects related to education policy, leadership, and partnerships.

Nicole is the Operations Admin for the Center of Applied Research and Educational Improvement(CAREI) at the University of Minnesota.  Nicole has worked as an insurance specialist, recruiter, technology support, administrative assistant.

Dan Knewitz is an experienced educator who specializes in the training and implementation of evidence-based frameworks of support in education. He received a Master’s Degree in School Psychology from Northern Illinois University in 2010 and has over…

Early intervention and caregiver coaching

Michelle Marchant-Wood is currently a Research Associate at University of Minnesota at the Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement. Prior to her appointment in 2021, she was an Associate Professor in the Department of Counseling…

Nicole M. McKevett, PhD, is the Assistant Director of Implementation at the Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement (CAREI) at the University of Minnesota, where she provides technical assistance, training and research related to…

Mariah Mercil is the Literacy Implementation Lead for the Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement at the University of Minnesota. She is also a certified Minnesota Department of Education sponsored facilitator of Language Essentials…