Carol Baldassari

Senior Research Associate

Since joining PERG in 1993, Carol Baldassari has designed, developed, and conducted numerous evaluations. Recent studies have included:

• An NSF-funded Mathematics Partnership involving mathematicians and mathematics educators from institutions of higher education, an educational R&D organization, and 5 school districts in Massachusetts
• An NSF-funded Center for Ocean Sciences Education Excellence, a partnership of university- and research institution-based ocean science researchers and an informal science education institution dedicated to strengthening public understanding of the importance of the oceans
• NSF-funded, district-based initiatives focused on improving elementary science education in Rhode Island and Alabama
• Other science and mathematics professional development programs
• Interactive exhibits and educational programs at informal/free-choice learning institutions
• An arts education program

Prior work
Before coming to PERG, Carol served as a consultant to schools and other educational institutions, working collaboratively with teachers and administrators to develop professional learning and curriculum improvement programs, and to design environments that could support children’s learning and play. Carol has also taught students in grades 6-12, working at an independent progressive middle school and a regional public high school.

Education and Professional Membership

• M.S., Environmental Social Sciences, Graduate Center at City University of New York
• M.Ed., Education, Lesley University
• B.A. University of Massachusetts/Amherst
• American Evaluation Association.