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Procurement & School Supply Chains
In this research stream, ​I focus on how districts and schools can more effectively, efficiently, and equitably procure classroom supplies. The school supply chain in the US public education system is dysfunctional. The average teacher spends roughly $400 out-of-pocket per year on basic supplies, and at the same time, over 60% of the educational materials that districts do purchase are not used by teachers. My research aims to identify how to improve district and school procurement processes by focusing on the businesses that play an important role, such as school supply wholesalers, financial management technologies, and teacher crowdfunding platforms.
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The Role of AI in Education Operations
In this research stream, I explore how AI technologies are changing the way districts and schools operate, and the way principals, teachers, counselors, and other school staff do their  work.  With the emergence of generative AI, the education technology industry is expected to grow to $400 billion by 2026. My research aims to understand how to effectively implement AI technologies so that educational workers adapt their workflows and utilize AI tools to improve effectiveness and productivity.
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Private Providers of Educational Services
In my third research stream, I explore relationships between private providers and public school districts, schools, and teachers. I find that on average each public school maintains external relationships with roughly 25 organizations that provide supplemental academic programs or social services, indicating how time-consuming and complex supplemental service management can be. My research aims to evaluate the effectiveness, efficiency, and equity implications of school- and teacher-driven supplementation from private service providers, as compared to contracted district provision.