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Director
Jonathan A. Plucker, Ph. D.
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Dr. Jonathan Plucker is a professor of educational psychology and cognitive science at the Indiana University School of Education. His research interests include creativity and intelligence, school reform, and talent development. Dr. Plucker’s vision of how CEEP services can support decision makers is evident in CEEP’s many projects.

Dr. Plucker holds degrees from the University of Connecticut (B.S. in chemistry education; M.A. in educational psychology) and the University of Virginia (Ph.D. in educational psychology with an emphasis in statistics and research methodology).

Associate Director & Senior Research Scientist
Patricia A. Muller, Ph. D.
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A prominent figure with clients, Dr. Patricia Muller has managed and assisted many of CEEP’s projects in recent years. As associate director, she has additional responsibilities to assist the director with CEEP’s development and management as well as coordinate other research staff. Dr. Muller has also taught doctoral courses at the Indiana University School of Education on qualitative research.

In the field of evaluation, Dr. Muller is known particularly for her experience and expertise with both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. She holds degrees from Binghamton University (B.S. in applied social sciences) and Indiana University (M.S. in college student personnel administration; Ph.D. in higher education).

Associate Director for Education Policy
Terry E. Spradlin
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Terry Spradlin is the Associate Director for Education Policy. In this position Mr. Spradlin serves as a manager for the Center’s policy-related projects, with an emphasis on P-16 projects. In addition to daily oversight of a range of policy projects, he takes a lead in pursuit of external funding to support these activities. Mr. Spradlin regularly interacts with state policymakers and other educational leaders on behalf of the Center.

Before joining the CEEP, Mr. Spradlin served as the Legislative and Policy Analyst with the Indiana Department of Education. He represented the department in legislative matters and developed the department’s K-12 education policy agenda. He coordinated information between state legislators and the department as well as conducted policy research on key issues. Mr. Spradlin regularly communicated with the public and members of the press about K-12 education issues.

Mr. Spradlin holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs and a Master of Public Affairs from Indiana University. He lives in Greenwood with his wife, Kerry, and children Joshua and Abby.

Assistant Director for Marketing & Facilities
C. Jeffrey De Witt
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Jeff De Witt works to increase CEEP’s awareness among a broad spectrum of agencies, organizations, and individuals. He helps clients and prospective clients discover how their need for objective evaluation and research could be met through CEEP. De Witt also supports collaborative efforts between CEEP and its associates and oversees the management of its facilities and technological infrastructure.

From his experience in organizational marketing, planning, and management, De Witt understands the importance of reliable evaluation and research for clients who make critical decisions about direction and resources. Prior to joining CEEP, he spent over 20 years developing and managing national and international nonprofit organizations. He holds a degree from Ball State University (B.S. in sociology and history).