Amy Merrill is an assessment development manager at NWEA. Previously, she worked as an English language arts content specialist following a career as a teacher. She has taught elementary and middle school students as a special education, English as a second language, general education, and Montessori teacher. Amy holds a BA in English literature and linguistics and an MEd in educational leadership and policy. She spends her free time hiking and camping with her husband, daughter, and pug.