Paul Rice
About Paul Rice
Paul Rice serves as the Senior Account Executive for State and Government Partnerships at Nwea, where he has worked since 2015. He has extensive experience in educational measurement and assessment, having previously held positions at Pearson and Harcourt Assessment.
Work at NWEA
Paul Rice has been employed at NWEA since 2015, serving as a Senior Account Executive for State and Government Partnerships. In this role, he has provided strategic leadership for organizational responses to state-level Requests for Proposals (RFPs). His responsibilities include program design, text generation, cost and price analysis, and work plan development. Additionally, he acts as a State Solutions Advisor, focusing on managing and implementing planning and strategy related to state-level assessment programs prior to RFP releases.
Previous Experience at Pearson
Before joining NWEA, Paul Rice worked at Pearson as a Senior Measurement Consultant from 2006 to 2015. His role involved providing expertise in measurement and assessment, contributing to the development and implementation of educational assessment solutions. This experience spanned nine years and took place in London, Greater London, United Kingdom.
Background in Measurement Consulting
Paul Rice's career in measurement consulting began at Harcourt Assessment, where he worked as a Measurement Consultant from 2000 to 2004. This four-year tenure in the United States provided him with foundational experience in educational assessments and measurement strategies.
Education and Expertise
Paul Rice holds a Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Colorado. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Special Education and Elementary Education from Luther College. His educational background supports his expertise in developing effective educational programs and assessments.