Alexandra Kistner

Alexandra Kistner has a strong background in research and evaluation in the field of education. Alexandra began their career as a Research Assistant at the American Institutes for Research, where they supported technical review, reporting, and dissemination activities for the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). Alexandra also served as a cognitive interviewer for the National Indian Education Study (NIES) during their time in this role.

After three years as a Research Associate at the same organization, Alexandra took on the role of Researcher. In this position, they conducted research and led qualitative evaluations on various education initiatives, with a focus on topics such as support for low-performing schools and districts and K-12 education policy and programs. Alexandra'sresponsibilities included protocol and instrument development, data collection and analysis, and coordination with stakeholders.

Currently, Alexandra holds the position of Senior Researcher at the American Institutes for Research. In this role, they continue to conduct research and lead qualitative evaluations on education initiatives. Alexandra specializes in topics such as instructional supports for teachers, universal Pre-K, early warning indicator systems, and school improvement initiatives. Alexandra's responsibilities also include reporting and dissemination activities, as well as coordination with federal, state, district, and school officials.

Prior to their work at the American Institutes for Research, Alexandra gained experience as a Student Life Assistant at Loyola University Chicago - John Felice Rome Center. In this role, they provided support to student life activities.

Overall, Alexandra Kistner has a wealth of experience in research and evaluation in the field of education, with a strong focus on supporting teachers and improving the quality of education in low-performing schools and districts.

Alexandra Kistner began their education at Loyola University Chicago, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Sociology from 2002 to 2006. Following this, they attended The George Washington University from 2009 to 2011, obtaining a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in International Development. In 2014, they enrolled in the Institute for Educational Leadership's Education Policy Fellowship Program, completing their education in the field of Education Policy.