Staff

Dr. Steve Price, lead consultant, holds a doctorate in Educational Psychology, with advanced preparation in research methodology. He is the former Director of the Center for Educational Research and Services at California State University, Fresno. Prior to that position, he served for ten years as Administrator for Resource Development in Clovis Unified School District, where he led the district's competitive grants program. Dr. Price is experienced in, and holds California public school credentials in secondary teaching, counseling, psychology, and administration. He has also has taught graduate courses in educational research and evaluation at California State University, Fresno. He has developed proposals and evaluated state and federally funded educational programs for more than 15 years in a variety of K-12 and higher education initiatives to improve education. As CEO (Chief Encouragement Officer), Dr. Price provides administrative support and oversees ERC’s proposal development and evaluation.
Stephen Price, lead evaluator, is a graduate of UC Davis with honors in psychology, holds a master of science degree in research psychology, and master of divinity degree from Golden Gate Seminary in Mill Valley, CA. Price is experienced in evaluation design, including experimental and quasi-experimental; statistical analysis; evaluation program management; database development; survey construction; facilitation of focus groups; communication and interpretation of evaluation results; and collaboration with site and district personnel. Price's evaluation experience includes professional development, school improvement, service learning, after school, mentoring, family literacy, youth fitness, violence prevention, and college access programs.
Noel C. Price, senior policy analyst, is a graduate with distinction of Stanford University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in public policy, with a focus on design of public institutions, and a master of arts in sociology, with a focus on organization studies. He is a member of Stanford’s Phi Beta Kappa chapter. Price is a former Clovis Unified School District teacher, where his experience includes advanced placement government, world history, English, psychology, general science, and English learner classes. He also serves as the English-language minister at Fresno Korean Baptist Church, where he leads a multicultural young adult ministry. Price leads ERC policy research and coordinates and informs grant writing and program evaluation for clients.
John Escalera, senior software engineer and analyst, is a graduate of California State University, Fresno with a bachelor's degree and graduate study in computer science. His experience includes work in K-12, university and industrial settings. Escalera designs databases and software to enhance program management and evaluation processes. He provides online solutions and technical assistance for ERC clients.
Paul Seow is a graduate of California State University, Fresno with a bachelor's degree in mathematics. His experience includes after school program and technology training, specifically through labs in school districts. He has also trained after school program staff through California State University, Fresno. Seow assists in all phases of evaluation including data analysis using statistical software systems, importing electronic data and interfacing with district information management systems; surveying; collection, organization, management and analysis of data; and database development and maintenance.
Jennifer Huerta is a graduate of California State University, Fresno with a bachelor's degree in mass communication and journalism. She has worked and interned in a variety of public relations capacities, and is a current member of the national Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). Huerta drafts and edits proposals, facilitates client and marketing communications, and assists with the research and Website maintenance functions of ERC.
Kathy Stanton, publication coordinator and graphic illustrator, is experienced in layout and design, graphics, and data presentation. Stanton has worked as a grants specialist in the CSU, Fresno Center for Educational Research and Services. Stanton coordinates the technical aspects of proposal development and puts the finishing touch on ERC publications. She ensures that final copies are consistent with specifications in the requests for proposals or reporting requirements.
Other Consultants: ERC expertise and capacity is enhanced through use of highly qualified university and school district personnel who serve as program consultants in areas specific to their education and experience.