Dan Henderson
About Dan Henderson
Dan Henderson is a Sr. Account Manager at NWEA with over 30 years of experience in education. He specializes in leadership, data analysis, and school improvement, advocating for student-centric approaches in educational settings.
Work at NWEA
Dan Henderson has been employed at the Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) since 2007. He currently holds the position of Senior Account Manager, where he has served for 17 years, focusing on the regions of Iowa and Nebraska. His previous roles at NWEA include Partner Relations Region Manager and Account Manager, where he contributed to various initiatives aimed at improving educational outcomes.
Education and Expertise
Dan Henderson earned a Master of Science in Educational Administration from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, studying from 1980 to 1983. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Social Studies, Secondary Education from Dana College, which he completed from 1975 to 1978. His areas of specialization include leadership and management, training and presenting, data analysis, and school improvement processes.
Background
Dan Henderson has over 30 years of experience in the education sector. His career includes roles as a teacher, curriculum director, and secondary principal. Before his current role at NWEA, he worked as a Region Sales Manager at Curriculum Associates from 2014 to 2018 and held multiple positions at NWEA, including Partner Relations Representative and Partner Relations Region Manager.
Advocacy and Focus Areas
Dan Henderson advocates for systems thinking and its applications within educational settings. He emphasizes the importance of 'student-centric' teaching, learning, and assessment as a means to transform the educational system. His focus on these areas reflects his commitment to improving educational practices and outcomes.