Jessica McDermott

Jessica McDermott currently serves as the Director of Assessment and Adaptive Learning at Discovery Education, leading a team that develops a vast array of standards-aligned assessment items for diverse educational partners. With prior roles at Catapult Learning, where Jessica excelled as Assessment Specialist and Senior Director, Jessica’s expertise includes overseeing the content development of online assessment tools and driving strategic initiatives. Previous experience includes positions at Advancement Courses, Scantron, GlobalScholar, and various educational institutions, where Jessica has demonstrated a commitment to enhancing educational outcomes through rigorous assessment practices and professional development initiatives. Jessica holds a Master's degree in Education from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh.