Our Staff

is our Executive Vice President at edCount, LLC. Dr. Summers has extensive experience in assessment validity and alignment evaluation.

is a Managing Associate at edCount, LLC. Dr. Fincher guides edCount’s work in the assessment and accountability arena, including the alignment team. 

is a Senior Associate at edCount, LLC. Ms. Buchanan brings with her over a decade of experience in instruction assessment and curriculum development.

is a Senior Associate at edCount, LLC. Ms. Clayton has over 30 years of experience as an educator and alternate assessment expert.

is a Senior Associate at edCount, LLC. Dr. Dvorchak assists project directors in designing Louisiana’s statewide alternate assessment in ELA, math, and science, and helps the Louisiana project team through her knowledge of Common Core math standards, extensive expertise in creating inclusive classrooms, and analysis of qualitative and quantitative research data.

 is a Senior Associate and Assessment Specialist with edCount, LLC. Ms. Turner brings with her over 30 years of experience in education as a state alternate assessment director, special education teacher, and researcher.

is an Associate and Mathematics Specialist at edCount, LLC. Ms. Fazio has extensive knowledge of the Common Core State Standards for mathematics and application in instructional settings.

Kristina Harding, M.A., is a Research Associate at edCount, LLC. Ms. Harding has assisted with materials development, data analysis, professional development, and report production for Gallaudet University’s Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center since 2016.

is an Associate and Mathematics Specialist at edCount, LLC. Dr. Ligon works on the New York State Department of Education large-scale alignment evaluation in grades 3–8. 

is a Research Associate at edCount, LLC. Dr. Peltier brings with her 19 years of experience in education, serving in various roles, including as an educator, administrator, and instructional and assessment specialist.

is an Associate at edCount, LLC. Ms. Phelgar contributes to business development initiatives, helps plan and write proposals, and supports senior staff with various writing projects, including reports, articles, and technical documentation.

is an Associate and Deputy Director of Business Development at edCount, LLC. Ms. Richard contributes to several projects to evaluate the validity of alternate assessments by authoring and reviewing reports, instruments, and protocols.

is a Research Assistant at edCount, LLC. Mr. Konort provides support to associates and senior staff in the execution of project tasks, research activities, report production, and proposal development.

is a Research Assistant at edCount, LLC. Ms. Smith provides support to associates and senior staff in the execution of project tasks, research activities, report production, and proposal development.

is a Research Assistant at edCount, LLC. Ms. Karani-Luguya provides support to associates and senior staff in the execution of project tasks, research activities, report production, and proposal development.

is our Director of Administration at edCount, LLC. Ms. Smucker is responsible for providing operational leadership and day-to-day support for the business.

is our Administrative Assistant at edCount, LLC. Ms. Cooper manages company finances and accounts and is responsible for the implementation of company-wide travel, as well as meeting and event planning for both internal and external company events.