Margaret Sullivan
About Margaret Sullivan
Margaret Sullivan is a Senior Education Researcher at Mathematica, with extensive experience in education research and assessment. She has held various roles in educational institutions and research organizations, including positions at the American Board for the Certification of Teacher Excellence and Georgetown University.
Current Role at Mathematica
Margaret Sullivan serves as a Senior Education Researcher at Mathematica, a position she has held since 2021. Based in Boulder, Colorado, she focuses on education research, contributing her expertise to various projects within the organization. Her role involves analyzing educational policies and practices to improve outcomes in the education sector.
Previous Experience at Mathematica
Prior to her current role, Margaret Sullivan worked at Mathematica from 2007 to 2020 as a Senior Researcher and Deputy Director of the Foundations, Education & Employment Division. During this period, she engaged in extensive research initiatives aimed at enhancing educational systems and workforce development, leveraging her background in education policy.
Education and Expertise
Margaret Sullivan holds a Master of Public Policy (MPP) degree from Georgetown University, where she studied Education, Family & Social Policy from 2005 to 2007. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Government and Anthropology from the University of Virginia, studying from 1997 to 2001. Her educational background supports her expertise in education research and policy analysis.
Professional Background in Education
Margaret Sullivan has a diverse background in education, having worked as a Teacher of Secondary Social Studies at Boulder Valley School District from 2003 to 2005. She also served as Coordinator of the Department of Assessment, Curriculum, and Instruction at St. Vrain Valley Schools from 2020 to 2021. Her experience includes roles as an Assessment Consultant at the American Board for the Certification of Teacher Excellence and as a Research Assistant at Georgetown University and Education Sector.