Kavita Mittapalli
Kavita Mittapalli, Ph.D., is the CEO of MN Associates, Inc. She brings over 18 years of experience in conducting research and evaluation for various programs and initiatives. She started MNA while in grad school at George Mason University (VA). An agriculture graduate turned applied sociologist and a mixed methodologist by training, Kavita brings her extensive qualitative and quantitative research skills to the evaluation work she does.
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The central feature of all TQP grantees is a strong partnership between the teacher preparation program and the school districts they serve, often facilitated by mentor teachers who coach and prepare incoming educators. Additionally, the Department included in 2022’s competition a Leadership Program priority which will provide an opportunity for applicants to add effective school leadership programs that will prepare individuals enrolled or preparing to enroll in those programs for careers as superintendents, principals, early childhood education program directors, or other school leaders (including individuals preparing to work in rural school communities who may perform multiple duties in addition to the role of a school leader).
MNA has been fortunate in evaluating several TQP grants since 2009. We are glad to continue our teacher preparation evaluation work and collaborative partnership with Frostburg State University and several local education agencies (LEAs) over the next few years.