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Meet the Instructors

Stephen Biscotte, PhD
Director of General Education, Virginia Tech
Areas of Expertise
- Intro to Assessment
- General Education
- Learning Improvement
Dr. Biscotte has devoted much of his professional research to general education. He has given various presentations as well as facilitated workshops on innovative structures, university reform efforts, and program evaluation both locally and nationally. Prior to his role at Virginia Tech, for 10 years he taught high school courses in anatomy and physiology, biology, and physical science.

Anthony Marziliano, MS
Director for Academic Assessment, St. John's University
Areas of Expertise
- Intro to Assessment
- Implementation
- Accreditation
With 10+ years of higher education assessment experience, Anthony manages all assessment workflow and leads in scholarship and publishing efforts. His research includes higher education assessment, qualitative methods for improved student learning, goal achievement and outcomes, and quantitative statistical analysis of student learning.

Tisha Paredes, PhD
Knowledge Center Expert, Weave Academy
Areas of Expertise
- Intro to Assessment
- General Education
- Accreditation
Dr. Paredes started in 2005 as a graduate assistant in the IE office and has held several positions there. In her current role she works closely with faculty and staff in creating assessment plans and reports as well as monitoring SACSCOC standards for the institution. Tisha is an experienced presenter, consultant, and author.

Sheri Popp, EdD
Director of Professional Development, Weave Education
Areas of Expertise
- Accreditation
- General Education
- Intro to Assessment
Sheri spent eight years serving as an Associate Dean for Assessment and Institutional Effectiveness at a small college, where Weave played an important part in the assessment program. Prior to that, she spent 14 years as a K-12 classroom teacher. She is passionate about sound educational practices, including assessment that allows institutions to improve student learning while meeting accreditation requirements.

Joy Row, MBA
Senior Data Analyst, Office of Institutional Effectiveness, Research, and Planning, Temple College
Areas of Expertise
- Intro to Assessment
- Accreditation Series
Ms. Row works closely with department chairs and division directors to create assessment plans that allow faculty and staff to evaluate and present their work for many purposes other than accreditation. Temple College will officially receive reaccreditation in June, 2021, having no recommendations cited in the compliance report or the on-site visit.

Ray Van Dyke, EdD
Senior Vice President Emeritus, Weave Academy
Areas of Expertise
- Accreditation
- Implementation
- Intro to Assessment
With over 30 years of experience in education, Ray contributes valuable insight on higher education policy and research. As a former principal, Director of Assessment and Evaluation at VT, and accreditation reviewer, his knowledge guides the team and our customers in modern best practices and resources.