Carolyn Hammerschmidt, Ed.D is a Research Associate III, at the Center for Research in Education and Social Policy (CRESP) at the University of Delaware. Her degrees include a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership at the University of Delaware, a Certificate in Advanced Studies in Educational Administration from SUNY Brockport, a Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design from University of Wisconsin-Stout, and a Master of Arts in Music Education from The Ohio State University

Carolyn’s professional background is in public education, which includes serving as an assistant principal and music teacher in upstate New York. Carolyn also brings an extensive past in volunteering in her local community, including leading advocacy efforts for her local public schools, serving as a founding board member for an education foundation, and serving as the president of her local elementary school PTA.