Jan Marie Dierkes, M.Ed.
About Jan Marie Dierkes, M.Ed.
Jan Marie Dierkes, M.Ed., is a Senior Solutions Engineer at Illuminate Education, Inc., with extensive experience in K-12 education and educational technology. She specializes in creating user-friendly interfaces to enhance the functionality for district administrators and schools across various states.
Work at Illuminate Education
Jan Marie Dierkes has been employed at Illuminate Education, Inc. since 2020, currently serving as a Senior Solutions Engineer. In this role, she focuses on implementing user-friendly interfaces that cater to the needs of K-12 district administrators and schools. Her work is centered on supporting practical and progressive needs at various educational levels, including district, site, classroom, parent, and student levels. Prior to her current position, she worked in sales at Illuminate Education from 2015 to 2020.
Education and Expertise
Jan Marie Dierkes holds a Master of Education in Modified Special Education from Vanderbilt University, where she studied from 2004 to 2005. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education with a focus on Spanish from the University of Florida, completing her studies from 2000 to 2004. Her expertise encompasses a wide range of educational technologies, including PowerSchool, Aeries, Infinite Campus, Edupoint, and Student Data Warehouse.
Background
Jan Marie Dierkes has a diverse professional background in education and technology. She began her career as a Middle School Special Education Teacher at Colorado Virtual Academy from 2010 to 2011. Additionally, she worked as a Test Administrator at Vanderbilt University from 2004 to 2005. Throughout her career, she has collaborated with various school districts across the United States, including Denver Public Schools, Thompson School District, Salt Lake City Schools, Tooele County Schools, and Ogden Schools.
Commitment to Student Success
Jan Marie Dierkes is dedicated to improving student success through data and assessment solutions in K-12 education. Her focus on supporting the needs of educational stakeholders at multiple levels demonstrates her commitment to enhancing the educational experience for students and educators alike.