$280M
Funding from grants and foundations to support our work with teachers and students
2M
Students reached by MCPER projects
1.8M
Resource downloads from our website
Our Services and Expertise
MCPER helps educators, researchers, and families enact evidence-based practices that lead to student success. Learn more about our operation by downloading our capability statement.
Our Core Principles
- Using and leveraging high-quality research to improve educator and student outcomes
- Embracing unique cultural and contextual factors that influence the way students learn
- Working collaboratively with educators, families, communities, policymakers, and funders
- Implementing practices with fidelity and collecting valid and reliable data
- Operating with clear lines of communication that promote a culture of transparency
- Disseminating accurate information in a way that promotes positive change
In addition, MCPER follows the university’s Nondiscrimination Policy and the provisions of Title IX. We encourage all employees and affiliates to review UT Austin’s Nondiscrimination Policy and About Title IX page.
Board of Directors
Sharon Vaughn
Executive Director
Greg Roberts
Senior Associate Director
Sarah Powell
Associate Director
Jennifer B. Schnakenberg
Chief Operating Officer
Christy Murray
Communications Director
Doris Luft Baker
Natasha Beretvas
Carrie Lou Bloom
Diane Pedrotty Bryant
Phil Capin
Stephanie W. Cawthon
Nathan Clemens
Christian T. Doabler
Lauren H. Hampton
Tia Ivanko
Sharon L. Jackson
Letty Martinez
Peng Peng
Colleen Reutebuch
Elizabeth Swanson
Jessica Toste
Our Partners
We collaborate with a distinguished, interdisciplinary group of experts from a range of fields in our research and technical support efforts.