Katherine Bassett

Katherine Bassett serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Master's in Teacher Leadership program at Mount Holyoke College and is the Chief Executive Officer of the New Jersey Tutoring Corps. With 26 years as a middle school librarian and extensive leadership in education policy, she champions high-impact tutoring and educational equity nationwide.

Education:

• Ed.M. from Rowan University
• Post-baccalaureate certificate in Computers in Education from Rowan University

Research and Professional Focus: Bassett pioneers Teacher Leadership and Education Policy through globally adopted frameworks like the Teacher Leader Model Standards (used in 20+ countries) and the Model Code of Ethics for Educators. Her expertise spans Educational Assessment, Literacy Education, and Nonprofit Management in Education, emphasizing practical tools for educator effectiveness and equitable student outcomes.

Accolades:

Leadership Impact: As CEO of the New Jersey Tutoring Corps, she scales statewide tutoring initiatives. Previously at ETS, she developed National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certificates and multi-state assessment systems; at Pearson, she advanced educator practice research. Her 15+ publications as lead researcher bridge policy with classroom application.