Fred Mc Daniel
About Fred Mc Daniel
Fred Mc Daniel serves as the President of the District Division at NWEA, holding a doctorate degree in Educational Psychology and Research. He has extensive experience in various leadership roles at NWEA and previously worked as Chief Planning Officer at Richland Two.
Current Role at NWEA
Fred Mc Daniel serves as the President of the District Division at NWEA. He has held this position since 2022. In this role, he oversees various initiatives and strategies aimed at enhancing educational assessment and professional learning services.
Previous Positions at NWEA
Fred Mc Daniel has held multiple roles at NWEA over the years. He was the Vice President of Operations and Director of Test Development from 2002 to 2006. He later served as Vice President of Product Management and Publishing from 2014 to 2016. Following that, he took on the role of Senior Vice President of Product Management and Publishing from 2016 to 2018, and then served as Executive Vice-President of Assessment and Professional Learning from 2018 to 2022.
Educational Background
Fred Mc Daniel earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Montana, studying from 1990 to 1994. He furthered his education at the University of South Carolina-Columbia, where he obtained a Master of Education in Educational Research & Measurement from 1997 to 1999. He also completed a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology and Research at the same institution, studying from 1997 to 2010.
Experience at Richland Two
Before rejoining NWEA, Fred Mc Daniel worked at Richland Two as the Chief Planning Officer from 2006 to 2014. In this role, he was responsible for strategic planning and implementation of educational programs and initiatives.