Education
- B.M. 2004 – Ithaca College, Voice Performance and Music Education
- M.M. 2009 – Ithaca College, Music Education
- Ph.D. 2016 – University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Culture, Curriculum, and Change
Areas of Expertise
- Education Evaluation and Accreditation
- Teacher Preparation and Support
- Qualitative Research
Background
Alison LaGarry-Cahoon, Ph.D. serves as the Data and Accreditation Manager at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Education. She has extensive experience in educator preparation, program evaluation, assessment, and accreditation. Her career spans roles as a P-12 educator, clinical assistant professor at UNC, and director of research and evaluation at Participate Learning. She is known for translating complex data into actionable insights and for leading evaluation and data initiatives that advance continuous improvement. Alison prioritizes data-driven storytelling that is grounded in technical expertise, collaborative leadership, and deep understanding of accreditation processes.