John Granderson
About John Granderson
John Granderson serves as the Director of Proposal Services at Illuminate Education, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in educational proposal management and curriculum development, having previously held positions at edCount, LLC and Scantron Corporation.
Work at Illuminate Education
John Granderson serves as the Director of Proposal Services at Illuminate Education, Inc. since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing proposal development and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. His experience in managing proposals and assessments contributes to the company's mission of enhancing educational outcomes.
Previous Experience at edCount, LLC
Prior to his current position, John Granderson worked at edCount, LLC as an Associate from 2011 to 2014. During his time there, he gained valuable experience in educational consulting, contributing to various projects aimed at improving educational standards.
Experience at Scantron Corporation
John Granderson was employed at Scantron Corporation as a Senior Proposal Manager from 2015 to 2021. He managed the planning and development of significant educational projects, including the Puerto Rico Core Standards for English and the redesign of the K-12 English curriculum in Puerto Rico.
Educational Background
John Granderson holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English Language and Literature from Eastern Illinois University, where he studied from 1995 to 1999. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies from Virginia Commonwealth University, completing his studies from 2002 to 2004.
Achievements in Educational Assessment
Throughout his career, John Granderson has established a rigorous review protocol to ensure the quality and alignment of assessment items. He oversaw the development of test blueprints and item development plans for 43 program evaluation assessments in a large urban school district, and led the review of performance tasks for the PARCC consortium.