Steve Sandak

As Managing Director of Research and Analytics at the National Education Equity Lab, Steve stewards research partnerships and oversees the strategic utilization of all data related systems. Previously, Steve spent the past decade in leadership roles at innovative education technology companies (EverFi; BetterLesson; and EarlyBird Education) that provided digital curricula, professional learning services, and assessments respectively. His experience working directly with educators around the country, supporting third party research, and executing strategic cross-functional projects helps him effectively partner with a diverse set of stakeholders. Steve began his career as a high school teacher and has degrees from Colby College and the Harvard Graduate School of Education.