NIET: National Institute for Excellence in Teaching
Handrea A. Logis has a diverse work experience spanning various research roles. Handrea A. most recently worked at NIET: National Institute for Excellence in Teaching as a Director of Research, overseeing the evaluation and reporting of multiple projects. Prior to that, they held the position of Senior Researcher at the same organization, where they managed research-related reports and supported data collection and analysis. Handrea A. also served as a Senior Research Associate, supporting the planning and execution of projects funded by the U.S. Department of Education and philanthropic agencies. Earlier in their career, Handrea worked as a Research Consultant at Purdue University College of Health and Human Sciences, conducting statistical analysis and providing data management expertise. Handrea A. also gained experience as a Research Assistant at the Classroom Peer Ecologies Project, conducting research on friendships, bullying, and teaching practices, and managing a research lab. In addition, Handrea worked as a Co-Instructor at Greenville College and as an Undergraduate Psychology Intern at Cunningham Children's Home.
Handrea A. Logis has a strong educational background beginning with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, which they completed from 2006 to 2010. Following this, Handrea pursued further studies, earning a Master of Science degree in Educational Psychology from the same institution between 2010 and 2012. Lastly, Handrea completed their academic journey by attaining a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Educational Psychology from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign from 2012 to 2016.
NIET: National Institute for Excellence in Teaching
Recognizing that an effective teacher is the most important school-based factor impacting student achievement, the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET) is committed to ensuring a highly skilled, strongly motivated and competitively compensated teacher for every classroom in America. NIET supports states, districts and schools in attracting, developing, supporting and retaining high-quality human capital in order to raise achievement levels for all students. Equipped with a diverse staff of educators, researchers and policy experts, NIET seeks to accomplish this mission through the development of comprehensive systems and tools to increase educator effectiveness. We partner with states, districts and schools to implement educator effectiveness best practices, as well as offer a comprehensive reform through the TAP System for Teacher and Student Advancement. NIET's services include strategic planning and assistance in the design, development and implementation of educator effectiveness policies and systems in the areas of educator evaluation, career pathways and teacher leadership, performance-based compensation and school-based professional development. We offer a range of online tools and resources to support individual, school and district work to improve classroom practice and meet instructional goals. NIET also supports districts and schools to implement the comprehensive TAP System, an educator effectiveness model that restructures and revitalizes the teaching profession by providing teachers with powerful opportunities for career advancement, ongoing professional development, a fair evaluation system and performance-based compensation. Working together with teachers, administrators, teacher associations, government, foundations, corporations and other leaders in educator quality and compensation reform, NIET aims to achieve the goals of Educator Excellence…Student Achievement…Opportunities for all.