When numbers help, and when stories matter more I know I talk about data … a lot. But for me, it’s really not about the numbers. It’s not about the spreadsheets (I do still really love spreadsheets though). It’s not about the reports and fancy graphs and charts. It’s about the people behind those numbers. … Continue reading When numbers help, and when stories matter more
Where I’ve been … and where we’re going Every so often in life, you get an opportunity you just can’t pass up. That’s what (luckily) happened to me at the end of 2019. As I was adjusting to living and running my business in Ohio, I happened upon a half-time research job in Ohio State’s… Continue reading Where I’ve been … and where we’re going
The Engage with Data blog is back Oh hi! [waves awkwardly] I know, it’s been a minute since I last wrote. Back then, I was raising an infant, with no childcare, in the middle of a pandemic. Let’s just say that life felt a little like this: (Parents/caregivers – I know you know.) To survive… Continue reading The Engage with Data blog is back!
A New Arrival I’ve been a bit off my posting schedule the past few weeks, but I have a good reason, I promise! Last Monday, my husband and I welcomed a beautiful, healthy baby girl into the world (albeit a few weeks early!). Our hearts are full and our brains are fried, but we are… Continue reading A New Arrival
More ways to meet Engage with Data In case you missed last week’s announcement, my company, Structured Solutions Educational Consulting, has a new name! I am so proud to have Engage with Data out in the world, and I appreciate all of the kind and supportive feedback I’ve received over the past week. I’ve had… Continue reading More ways to meet Engage with Data
Meet Engage with Data! Let me be real for a second: when I started Structured Solutions five and a half years ago, I was definitely building the plane as I flew it. So when I had to choose a name, I came up with one that I thought sounded catchy (read: it used alliteration) and… Continue reading Meet Engage with Data!
It’s funny how things work out sometimes. Tamara Hamai and I have been sowing the seeds for our new program, Evidence for Engagement, for months. Our partnership happened so organically – a meeting of the minds for two evaluators who have experience with and a passion for organizations that serve youth and families. We’d been toying… Continue reading Evidence for Engagement
What I Learned from a Not-So-Great Year I know I’m in good company when I say that I’m not sad to say goodbye to 2019. I also know that the challenges I faced this year pale in comparison to the experiences of so many others whom I have read or heard about throughout the year.… Continue reading What I Learned from a Not-So-Great Year
