Type Of Business:
Nonprofit test development agency
Expertise:
Special education
Major Product/SVS:
Test and survey development to promote excellence, achieve equity, and improve learning for children, youth, and adults
Hobbies/Sports:
Swimming; Tennis
Education Degrees:
Ph.D. in Educational Administration, The University of New Mexico (1986); Master of Arts in Special Education, Fairfield University (1975); Bachelor of Science in Elementary and Special Education, Ashland University (1970)
Affiliations Awards:
Council for Exceptional Children; National Education Association; President, New Mexico Chapter, Phi Delta Kappa International
Industry:
Special Education
Date of Distinction:
10/31/2011
Expanded Biography:
Prior to joining WestEd in 2007, Dr. Case served as an assessment specialist for CTB/McGraw-Hill LLC, Harcourt, Inc., and the Minnesota Department of Education. She also worked as a special education teacher, a school principal, an institutional researcher and a program evaluator. She was the president and chief executive officer of the World Institute on Disability and worked as a grant and development officer for the Albuquerque Public Schools.
Charity:
Board Member, Maxwell Museum of Anthropology; Disability Rights California; NFB; VSA; Easter Seals; Special Olympics
Number Of Years In Profession:
38
Number Of Years In Current Position:
5
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to the great experiences she has had as a mentor and teacher.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she always wanted to be a teacher and make a difference in students' lives.
Extended Bio Profile:
Prior to joining WestEd in 2007, Dr. Case served as an assessment specialist for CTB/McGraw-Hill LLC, Harcourt, Inc., and the Minnesota Department of Education. She also worked as a special education teacher, a school principal, an institutional researcher and a program evaluator. She was the president and chief executive officer of the World Institute on Disability and worked as a grant and development officer for the Albuquerque Public Schools.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Developing statewide tests; Working with states to build assessments for students with disabilities, including alternate assessments for students with severe cognitive disabilities and modified assessments for students with disabilities that are categorized as being in a "gray area"; Working in the areas of accommodations, assistive technology, Braille, large print, materials for the deaf and hard of hearing, and universal design
Awards/Honors:
Who's Who in America Award; Nominee, National Educator of the Year Award; Connecticut Educator of the Year (1976); World Champion Wheelchair Tennis Player (1984, 1985, 1986); U.S. Champion (1986, 1987, 1988)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Dr. Case aspires to continue working with WestEd and consult with the federal government on educational issues.