Dawn Essig holds a BS in political science, education, and special education from Mount Saint Mary College, an MEd in educational psychology from Marist College and a doctorate in teacher leadership from Walden University. Dr. Essig has taught elementary through high school general and special education and served as an adjunct education professor at Marist College. Her extensive experience in and knowledge of technology integration in school districts, certification as a Wilson reading specialist, and use of MAP Suite assessments and data to make instructional decisions led her to NWEA in 2013.