Experience & Impact

Below is a summary of my experience supporting school systems, leadership teams, and organizations through research, evaluation, and data-informed decision-making.

You can also download my full CV as a PDF. For professional inquiries, feel free to contact me.

At a Glance

  • 10+ years of experience in education, research, and leadership

  • Expertise in program evaluation, data systems, and research-practice partnerships

  • Experience supporting district leaders, school leaders, and aspiring administrators

  • Graduate-level instructor in statistics, research methods, and leadership

  • Contributor to districtwide AI policy and strategic initiatives, including Impact Florida's SPARK AI Initiative

🎓 EDUCATION

Ph.D. in Curriculum Evaluation & Research
Barry University

M.S. in Curriculum & Instruction
Barry University

B.S. in Elementary Education
Barry University

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💼 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Database Researcher IV Broward County Public Schools | 2022–Present

  • Design and maintain data systems and dashboards used by the Superintendent, School Board, and district leaders

  • Conduct advanced analyses to inform strategic decisions related to student achievement, growth, and equity

  • Lead districtwide program evaluations, including current evaluations of the Dual Language Program and Gradual Release School Support Model

  • Lead the MagicSchool AI reporting component of BCPS's "Broward Powered by AI" donor initiative

Human Protections Officer — Institutional Review Board Broward County Public Schools | 2026–Present

Lead research and evaluation strategy to assess and strengthen the impact of leadership development programs

  • Partner with organizational leadership to translate data into insights that inform program design and strategic decision-making

  • Develop dashboards, survey frameworks, and reports that support continuous improvement across partner districts

  • Align research findings with program theory of action to enhance effectiveness and scalability

Adjunct Professor – PROPEL Program Florida Atlantic University | 2023–Present

  • Teach graduate-level courses in statistics and research methods for aspiring school leaders

  • Support leadership development by helping students apply data and research to real-world school and district contexts

  • Mentor students in applied research projects aligned to problems of practice

Adjunct Professor – School of Education Barry University | 2020–Present

  • Teach curriculum, policy, and action research with a focus on equity and instructional improvement

  • Mentor graduate students through thesis, dissertation, and capstone research

  • Design learning experiences that connect research to practice for educators and future leaders

Director of Research and Impact Connected Leadership Partners | 2025–2026

  • Led research and evaluation strategy to assess and strengthen the impact of leadership development programs

  • Partnered with organizational leadership to translate data into insights that informed program design and strategic decision-making

  • Developed dashboards, survey frameworks, and reports supporting continuous improvement across partner districts

Elementary School Teacher Cypress Elementary, Broward County Public Schools | 2013–2022

  • Led instructional teams and supported schoolwide initiatives to improve teaching and learning

  • Developed and implemented innovative programs, including a schoolwide science initiative

  • Sponsored and led student enrichment programs in robotics, marine biology, and STEM

  • Recognized through multiple Teacher of the Year nominations

📊 Areas of Expertise

  • Program Evaluation & Research-Practice Partnerships

  • Research Compliance & Institutional Review

  • Leadership Development & Mentorship

  • Data-Informed Decision Making

  • Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis

  • Data Visualization & Dashboard Development (Power BI, Excel)

  • Survey Design & Analysis

  • Instructional Design & Graduate Teaching

📚 PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS

Publications

  • Seage, S., Campana, B., & Ciminera, J. (2026). Timing Matters: The Impact of Testing Windows and Schedules on Student Performance on Standardized Assessments. Florida Journal of Educational Research, 63(1), 48–64.

  • Seage, S., & Türegün, A. (2020). Blended Learning and STEM Achievement. International Journal of Research in Education and Science, 6(1), 133–140.

Selected Presentations

  • "Ethical and Responsible AI Use for School Leaders" — Florida Association of School Administrators (FASA), June 2026

  • "Evaluative Thinking as Ethical Practice: Leading with Evidence and Moral Purpose" — Leadership for Professional Learning (LfPL), July 2026

  • "AI and ESE Support Structures Evaluated through Growth Modeling" — Educational Evaluation and Research Association (EERA), 2026

  • "Refining Predictive Models for Accelerated Middle School Course Placement" — Florida Educational Research Association (FERA), 2024