Ajay Srikanth

Ajay Srikanth, PhD, has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and organizations. Currently, they serve as a Researcher at the American Institutes for Research starting from August 2022. Before that, they were a PHD Scholar at Rutgers University from September 2019 to April 2022. Prior to pursuing their PhD, they worked as a Senior Analyst at Newark Public Schools from September 2015 to August 2019. Ajay also has experience in teaching and data analysis. Ajay worked as a Spanish Teacher at Chicago Public Schools from August 2014 to May 2015 and as a Data Specialist at the Department of Language and Cultural Education from September 2012 to August 2014. Ajay was also a Graduate Fellow at Education Pioneers from June 2012 to August 2012. Additionally, they served as a Senior Associate at District of Columbia Public Schools in June 2011 and as a Magnet Cluster Lead Teacher at Chicago Public Schools-Fiske Elementary School from August 2009 to June 2010. Ajay began their teaching career as a Spanish Teacher at Chicago Public Schools-School of the Arts High School at South Shore from September 2007 to June 2009.

Ajay Srikanth holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Education from Rutgers University, which they obtained from 2015 to 2022. Ajay also earned an Ed.M degree in Education Policy from TEACHERS COLLEGE, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY from 2010 to 2012. Furthermore, Ajay Srikanth completed a Masters degree in the Art of Teaching and Foreign Language at National Louis University, although the specific dates are not provided. Additionally, they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Hispanic Studies and Finance from Carroll School of Management in 2007, and attended Boston College, although the details of their degree and field of study are not mentioned.