Jenny Taylor
About Jenny Taylor
Jenny Taylor is a Research and Marketing Insights Manager with over a decade of experience in education policy and research. She holds a Master of Education from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Arts from Bucknell University.
Current Role at Great Minds
Jenny Taylor serves as the Research and Marketing Insights Manager at Great Minds, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she focuses on leveraging research to inform marketing strategies and enhance educational outcomes. Her work involves analyzing data and trends to support the development of educational resources that align with K-12 standards. Jenny operates within the Washington D.C. Metro Area, contributing to the organization's mission of providing high-quality educational materials.
Education and Expertise
Jenny Taylor earned her Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Educational Policy from the University of Pennsylvania. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English and Education from Bucknell University, where she studied from 2006 to 2010. Her academic background equips her with a strong foundation in educational policy and research, contributing to her expertise in the field.
Professional Background
Prior to her current role, Jenny Taylor worked as a Senior Associate at Achieve, Inc. from 2011 to 2018. In this position, she focused on education policy and research, collaborating with various states and districts. She also served as a Consultant at EAB for one year in 2018-2019. Her career spans over a decade, during which she has gained extensive experience in education policy, research, and implementation.
Research Contributions
Jenny Taylor has conducted significant research for school districts, addressing pressing educational needs. Her work includes collaborating with states and districts to develop and implement college and career readiness policies. She possesses extensive knowledge of K–12 standards, graduation requirements, assessments, and accountability systems across the nation, which informs her research and policy recommendations.