Maja Pehrson

Maja Pehrson is a Senior Research Analyst at Research for Action, having previously served as a Research Analyst and Research Assistant at Teachers College, Columbia University. Maja's experience in education includes teaching fourth grade math at Mott Haven Academy Charter School and first and third grades in The School District of Philadelphia, where Maja achieved Distinguished in Student Learning Objectives. Maja's early career involved roles as a Student Teacher and Mentor, coordinating after school programs and supporting educational initiatives. Maja holds a Master of Arts in Sociology and Education from Teachers College, Columbia University, a Master's Degree in Teacher Education from the University of Pennsylvania, and a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology with a concentration in quantitative methods from the same institution.