Zane W.

Zane W. is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in data strategy and education. Currently serving as the Director of Data Strategy and Reporting at the Texas Education Agency since July 2018, Zane has held roles such as Manager of Special Populations Data Strategy and IDEA Part B Data Manager, as well as Data Analyst/SAS Programmer. Prior experience includes working as a Data Scientist at Upwork and a Doctoral Research Assistant at Texas State University. Zane has a strong background in special education, having worked as a Special Education Teacher and Teacher Assistant across various Texas school districts. Zane holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Quantitative Methodologies) and a Master of Arts from Texas State University, along with a Bachelor of Science from The University of Texas at Austin.