Sarka Mraz
About Sarka Mraz
Sarka Mraz is a Senior Content Manager specializing in Mathematics and Science at NWEA, where she has worked since 2017. With a background in education and content development, she manages a team of content specialists and oversees quality assurance for educational materials.
Current Role at NWEA
Sarka Mraz serves as the Senior Content Manager for Content Services in Mathematics and Science at NWEA. She has held this position since 2017, overseeing a team of 14-18 content specialists. Her responsibilities include monitoring and evaluating the quality of contractor and vendor content services, managing capacity planning, resourcing, and long-term project plans for content development. Mraz leads the development of item specifications and technology-enhanced items aligned with Common Core Mathematics and Next Generation Science Standards.
Previous Experience in Education
Before her current role, Sarka Mraz worked in various educational positions. She was a Mathematics Teacher at Northwestern High School from 1999 to 2002. She then served as the Mathematics Department Chair at SEED Public Charter School from 2002 to 2005. Mraz transitioned to the role of Test Development Specialist at American Institutes for Research from 2005 to 2008, followed by a position as Manager of School Partnerships at Carnegie Learning from 2007 to 2008. She also worked at NWEA in several capacities, including Mathematics Content Specialist and Senior Mathematics Content Specialist.
Educational Background
Sarka Mraz holds a Master of Arts in Teaching Secondary Math from The Johns Hopkins University, where she studied from 1999 to 2001. She also earned a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from The University of Texas at Austin, completing her studies from 1995 to 1999. This educational background has equipped her with a strong foundation in mathematics education and instructional practices.
Leadership and Team Management
In her current role, Sarka Mraz focuses on strengths-based leadership methodologies to enhance team-building and collaboration. She manages a team of content specialists, ensuring the development of high-quality educational materials. Mraz collaborates with various roles, including Content Managers and Directors, to deliver presentations to prospective and current partners, emphasizing the importance of quality assurance measures in evaluating team outputs.