Brenda West
About Brenda West
Brenda West is an experienced Account Manager at NWEA, specializing in partnerships since 2016. She previously held various roles in educational assessment and program management, including a long tenure at the West Virginia Department of Education and McGraw-Hill Education CTB.
Current Role at NWEA
Brenda West serves as an Account Manager for Specialty Partners at NWEA, a position she has held since 2016. In this role, she is responsible for managing relationships with various educational partners and ensuring that their needs are met. Her work includes meeting deadlines for user acceptance testing and overseeing the release of eCommerce and functional updates to states.
Previous Experience at West Virginia Department of Education
Prior to her current role, Brenda West worked at the West Virginia Department of Education as the Assistant Director of the Office of Assessment from 1995 to 2008. During her 13 years in this position, she was involved in various assessment-related initiatives and contributed to the educational landscape in Charleston, West Virginia.
Experience at McGraw-Hill Education CTB
Brenda West held multiple roles at McGraw-Hill Education CTB between 2008 and 2015. She served as the Acuity Online Client Relationship Manager from 2008 to 2011, followed by a position as Program Manager from 2011 to 2014, and again as Program Manager from 2014 to 2015. Her responsibilities included managing the implementation of online products and registration systems, such as WV Writes, Writing RoadMap, Acuity, and the TASC Test.
Education and Academic Background
Brenda West earned her Master's degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from Marshall University, completing her studies from 1981 to 1984. This academic background has provided her with a strong foundation for her career in education and assessment.
Professional Development and Skills
Brenda West has provided hundreds of high-quality professional development sessions to adult learners across various levels, including national, state, regional, school, and individual formats. She possesses strong interpersonal, organizational, verbal, writing, and technology skills, which are essential for her leadership roles and effective communication with educational stakeholders.