Riley Stone
About Riley Stone
Riley Stone is an Education and Employment Analyst at Mathematica, specializing in data literacy and program management for education leaders. With a background in teaching and policy analysis, Stone has contributed to various educational initiatives and holds degrees from Carroll University and the University of Michigan.
Work at Mathematica
Riley Stone has been employed at Mathematica as an Education and Employment Analyst since 2021. In this role, Stone focuses on program management that serves students in need. The position involves collaboration with various programs to identify, design, guide, and implement innovation and quality improvement efforts. Stone contributes to the development of educational products, including trainings, written tools, reports, and videos, aimed at enhancing data literacy for education leaders.
Previous Employment at School District of Waukesha
Before joining Mathematica, Riley Stone worked at the School District of Waukesha in multiple roles. From 2015 to 2019, Stone served as a High School Mathematics Teacher for four years, where responsibilities included delivering mathematics instruction to students. Additionally, Stone worked as a Diving Coach from 2016 to 2019 for three years, providing coaching and support to student-athletes.
Experience at The Education Trust
Riley Stone was employed as a Data and Policy Analyst at The Education Trust from 2020 to 2021. In this role, Stone focused on data analysis and policy development related to educational equity and access. This position contributed to Stone's expertise in analyzing educational data to inform policy decisions.
Educational Background
Riley Stone holds a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics and Secondary Education from Carroll University, where studies were completed from 2011 to 2015. Stone furthered education by obtaining a Master's degree in Program Evaluation and Improvement Research from the University of Michigan, completing the program in 2020. This educational background supports Stone's research interests and professional focus in education.
Research Interests and Contributions
Riley Stone has research interests centered on teacher relational capacity, teacher professional development, and teacher education development. Stone is dedicated to enhancing data literacy for education leaders and actively contributes to the development of educational resources. This includes creating tools and reports that support educators and educational programs in improving their practices.