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PRESENTER BIOS AND EMAIL ADDRESSES
TED KERR
Ted Kerr serves as one of the managers for the Division of Program Monitoring and
Interventions. He has been with the Texas Education Agency for nine years. Prior to coming
to the agency, he served as a coach, teacher, principal, and superintendent. He has been vital
in developing the integrated intervention system for PBM.
Ted.Kerr@tea.state.tx.us
DR. DONNA KNOELL
Dr. Donna Knoell is an educational consultant, author, and instructional specialist. She
has a proven record of working with schools throughout the USA, to help improve
academic achievement of students. She is a recognized expert in content reading, reading
comprehension, and vocabulary development, and is also recognized for her expertise in K-8
mathematics, science and social studies. She has spoken internationally and at IRA, LDA, CEC,
IDA, NCTE, ASCD, NCTM, NSTA, NCSS, and TAGT.
dknoell@sbcglobal.net
DR. TAMMY KREUZ
Dr. Tammy Kreuz is Executive Director at the Texas Center for Educator Effectiveness (ESC 18).
Kreuz previously served as Director for Educator Quality Initiatives at the Institute for Public
School Initiatives and as a program manager at the TEA. She began her career as a high school
business teacher. Kreuz holds a B.B.A. and an M.B.A. from Texas State University. She also
holds a Ph.D. in Educational Administration from the University of Texas at Austin.
kmcdonald@txcee.org
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